Discounting is back in fashion, as Americans get tired of paying more
Consumer spending rose only slightly in April, as shoppers pushed back against rising prices.
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Kraft is recalling some American cheese slices over potential choking hazard
The company said one of its wrapping machines developed a temporary issue that makes it possible for a thin strip of film to remain on the slice even after it's been removed from the wrapper.
Shop For A Pair Of Shoes To Go With That Bread. Grocery Chain, DSW Team Up
The Midwestern chain Hy-Vee says DSW shoe outlets are opening in six of its supermarkets in Minnesota. Grocery shoppers will be able to try on shoes, then order online.
Amid A Deep Recession, Outdoor Equipment Is Flying Off The Shelves
Kayaks and bicycles are now almost impossible to find in stores across the country. People who were able to keep their jobs and those who got expanded unemployment benefits have been driving demand.
How One Man Used Miles To Fulfill His Dream To Visit Every Country Before Turning 40
A growing subculture of savvy consumers is finding new ways to game credit card points. But it's not a game for everyone.
Get Ready For Higher Prices If New Tariffs Hit Goods From China, Retailers Warn
Retailers predict rising prices if President Trump goes through with his threat to add new tariffs to Chinese imports. Meanwhile, the White House announced a deal to boost beef exports.
FCC Wants Phone Companies To Start Blocking Robocalls By Default
"The American people are fed up with illegal robocalls," FCC Chairman Ajit Pai said. "And we believe that we need to make it easier for phone companies to block these robocalls."
Mick Mulvaney Effectively Fires CFPB Advisory Council
The CFPB's interim chief is moving to disband a board designed to help consumer groups work with the agency to identify problems facing Americans who are being unfairly treated by financial firms.
The Consumer Complaints Database That Could Disappear From View
Consumer Financial Protection Bureau chief Mick Mulvaney says he may shut down public access to more than a million complaints Americans have made about financial institutions.
The Complex Code In A Potato Chip: Why We Love The Flavors We Do
Much can affect our choice of munchies: gender, age, income and cultural preferences. And our cravings for one of the world's favorite salty snacks — with its myriad flavors — says a lot about us.