Pinkwashing scams mislead customers in Breast Cancer Awareness Month

The Better Business Bureau is warning consumers about companies who promote Breast Cancer Awareness Month with pink ribbons but choose not to donate or contribute anything to breast cancer research and causes.

Cheaper, over-the-counter hearing aids now available in US stores

Several U.S. retailers are now selling over-the-counter hearing aids at a cheaper cost compared to prescription devices, officials say. Here’s where to buy them.

AriZona iced tea co-founder doubles down on 99-cent price: report

Don Vultaggio, chairman and co-founder of AriZona Beverages, wants to reportedly keep the 99-cent iced tea the same price because it's "something that customers rely on."

The Children’s Place launches sleepwear for adults

PJ Place includes women’s and men’s pajama sets, loungewear styles, robes, thermal sets, fashion tees, cushy slippers and socks.

Kohl’s stores to close on Thanksgiving

Stores will be closed for the holiday, but shoppers can find Black Friday deals online all week long.

HUD report calls out failures of DC Housing Authority leadership

The U.S Department of Housing and Urban Development is calling out one of the districts largest landlords, the District of Columbia Housing Authority, in a 72-page report that says the authority is failing in several areas, including federal violations, mismanagement of funds and resident safety.

Another month of solid US hiring suggests more big Fed hikes

America’s employers slowed their hiring in September but still added 263,000 jobs, a solid figure that will likely keep the Federal Reserve on pace to keep raising interest rates aggressively to fight persistently high inflation.

Requested a late-filing tax extension? The deadline is looming closer

The IRS is urging Americans who received a late-filing extension to submit their 2021 tax returns before the Oct. 17 deadline.

Free samples return to Trader Joe's, customers rejoice

From the pre-pandemic days, Trader Joe's has started to bring back free samples at many of its stores.

Christmas tree growers in US predict stocked supply this year, but with higher prices

Like most consumer goods this year, Christmas tree growers in the survey said wholesale prices are likely to increase a bit in 2022 — citing a jump in their own input costs.

Goodwill stores take thrifting online for shoppers

Goodwill’s new online store opens as soaring inflation is compelling shoppers to look for bargains.