CBC investigation uncovers grocers overcharging customers by selling underweighted meat
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Class-action lawsuit accuses Loblaws, Walmart and Sobeys of underweight meat sales
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Throw out recalled chicken broth, Walmart says: Texas stores were included in Walmart's recall of 48-ounce cartons of Great Value Family Size Chicken Broth.
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CBC investigation uncovers grocers overcharging customers by selling underweighted meat
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Quick Glance: Starbucks Tightens Bathroom Access Policy
- Starbucks has rolled back a policy allowing individuals to linger or use the restroom without making a purchase.
- This move follows a 2018 incident where two Black men were arrested in Philadelphia for not buying anything, prompting public outrage.
- The updated code of conduct includes signs prohibiting discrimination, violence, and disruptive behaviors.
- CEO Brian Niccol faces pressure to improve the company's performance while affirming that core values remain unchanged.
Cult brand pulls the ripcord after insolvency: Group discontinues European business
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Quick Glance: Walmart Logo Inspires Flood of Jokes and Memes
- Walmart has updated its logo for the first time in 17 years, provoking mixed reactions on social media.
- The redesign features a thicker font, a deeper blue background, and a brighter yellow spark icon.
- While some users praised the new logo, many others criticized the change as virtually unchanged.
- Walmart will implement the refreshed visuals this month and will gradually redesign its stores.
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Trudeau says he's not the right choice to lead party in next election, promises to resign as PM
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This recruiter has allegedly scammed 'hundreds' of Filipino migrant workers. Some are now homeless
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Quick Glance: Trump Praises Italy's PM Meloni During Florida Visit
- Donald Trump hailed Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni as a 'fantastic woman' during her visit to Mar-a-Lago in Florida.
- In office since October 2022, Meloni is seen as a natural ally for Trump due to her political stability in Italy.
- Potential discussion topics included the detention of Italian journalist Cecilia Sala in Iran, which has posed diplomatic challenges for Italy.
- Meloni is also scheduled to meet with President Joe Biden in Rome to discuss her G7 leadership and global issues.
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‘Pizzagate’ Gunman Fatally Shot by Police During Traffic Stop in North Carolina: The man who fired his rifle into a pizza shop in Washington, D.C ...
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Quick Glance: Pizzagate Shooter Dies After Police Shooting in Charlotte
- Edgar Maddison Welch, known as the Pizzagate shooter, was shot by police during an incident in Kannapolis.
- In 2016, he brandished a weapon in a Washington, D.C. restaurant while chasing a fabricated child sex ring.
- During a traffic stop, Welch was identified as a wanted felon and drew a firearm, leading to an exchange of gunfire with officers.
- He succumbed to his injuries two days later in the hospital, as the N.C. State Bureau of Investigation conducts an inquiry.
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Woolworths announces in-store Australia Day promotions after calls to boycott the supermarket last year
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Big Lots reaches deal to keep hundreds of US stores open: The discount chain Big Lots has reached a deal that will keep hundreds of its stores open
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Big Lots reaches deal to keep hundreds of stores open, save jobs: Big Lots said Friday that it has agreed with Gordon Brothers Retail Partners to sell its ...
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Almost 170,000 retail jobs lost in 2024 - and there could be even more next year: The figure is the highest since the aftermath of COVID-19 pandemic lockdowns in ...
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Beef shortage looms in Goa as traders down shutters after clash with cow vigilantes
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Barstool Sports founder Dave Portnoy to give $60,000 to keep Federal Hill pizzeria open
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Big Lots reaches deal to keep hundreds of US stores open: The discount chain Big Lots has reached a deal that will keep hundreds of its stores open ...
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Quick Glance: Big Lots Secures Future with Asset Sale Agreement
- Big Lots has reached an agreement to save some stores and keep the brand alive.
- The company is transferring assets to Gordon Brothers Retail Partners, including 200 to 400 stores to be operated under the Big Lots name by Variety Wholesalers.
- It is unclear which locations will be saved, although Variety manages over 400 stores in the Southeast and Mid-Atlantic regions.
- The agreement is subject to approval from the U.S. Bankruptcy Court.
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Starbucks baristas' 'strike before Christmas' has reached hundreds of U.S. stores
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Mega rush for firecrackers and rockets in Schlüsselfeld: 'People just want to have fun and light something'
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Ontario Liberal MPs want Justin Trudeau to step down: sources: At a virtual meeting of the Ontario Liberal caucus on Saturday morning, more than 50 Liberal MPs ...
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Big Lots closing all stores, liquidation sales starting soon: Discount retailer Big Lots plans to liquidate its remaining stores after restructuring plans ...
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Punters throng London's historic Christmas meat auction: Meat traders flung cheap turkeys to the highest bidders in a public auction at London's historic ...
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Air cab company Lilium has found an investor: The insolvent electric aircraft pioneer Lilium has found an investor and plans to restart its business in January ...
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Shoppers say 'Christmas is ruined' over 'rotten' supermarket turkeys: Tesco, Sainsbury's and Lidl have all come under fire from unhappy customers
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CBS News Dec 23 24
Nordstrom to go private in $6.25 billion deal with Nordstrom family and Mexican retail group
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Quick Glance: Nordstrom Set for Acquisition by Family and Retail Group
- Nordstrom has agreed to a $6.25 billion acquisition by family members and a Mexican retail group.
- Shareholders will receive $24.25 per share, representing a 42% premium.
- The deal, expected to close in the first half of 2025, allows the family to focus on long-term investments away from public market scrutiny.
- The board has unanimously approved the transaction, resulting in family members gaining majority ownership post-closing.
The Container Store files for bankruptcy, vows to keep stores operating as normal
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Quick Glance: Container Store seeks bankruptcy protection
- The Container Store has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection to strengthen its financial position and support future growth.
- The company disclosed approximately $230 million in debt and plans to emerge as a private entity post-bankruptcy.
- All 102 locations and the website will remain operational during the proceedings, and payments to suppliers will continue as usual.
- Declining sales and competition from lower-priced retailers are intensifying challenges for the company in a tough market landscape.
Brazil: Small plane crashes into shops in Gramado: Initial reports suggest all people on board were killed in the crash.
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Quick Glance: Small Plane Crash in Popular Brazilian Tourist Town
- A small plane crashed into the Brazilian town of Gramado on Sunday, resulting in several fatalities.
- Rio Grande do Sul governor Eduardo Leite confirmed that no passengers survived the crash, which involved a plane designed for nine people.
- The aircraft hit a home's chimney and the second floor of a building before crashing into a shop in a residential area.
- More than a dozen individuals on the ground were hospitalized due to injuries, including smoke inhalation.
Man who murdered partner's two-year-old daughter and took her body to pub and shops jailed
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Quick Glance: Man Sentenced for Murdering Partner's Toddler Daughter
- Scott Jeff was sentenced to life imprisonment for the murder of his partner's two-year-old daughter, Isabella Wheildon.
- He will serve a minimum of 26 years due to severe abuse leading to the child's death.
- Isabella was discovered with extensive injuries, reflecting escalating brutality during Jeff's relationship with her mother.
- The mother, Chelsea Gleason-Mitchell, received a ten-year sentence after admitting to allowing the child's death.
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Quick Glance: Fin Whale Meat Auction Marks Significant Industry Shift in Japan
- Fin whale meat was auctioned for the first time in nearly 50 years in Japan, fetching over $1,300 per kilogram.
- Japan’s Fisheries Agency added fin whales to its legally hunted species list to support the struggling whaling industry.
- Officials aim to increase whale meat consumption to about 5,000 tons annually, despite diminishing demand in Japan.
- Experts question the industry's sustainability without substantial government subsidies, as whale meat is no longer an affordable food option.
Starbucks strike expands to more than 300 US stores: Union: Strike over wages and staffing issues comes at one of the coffee chain’s busiest times of the year.
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As Retailers Offered Holiday Discounts, Shoppers Showed Up: Total spending from Nov. 1 through Dec. 24 rose 3.8 percent, data released by Mastercard ...
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CBS News Dec 12 24
Store closures have surged 69% in 2024. Here are the retailers shuttering thousands of stores.
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Quick Glance: Retail Store Closures Spike Dramatically in 2024
- In 2024, over 7,100 retail stores have closed, marking a 69% increase from the previous year.
- The year has seen 45 retailers file for bankruptcy, as inflation leads consumers to become more selective in their spending.
- Discount chains and drugstores face the most closures, while some, like Dollar General and Dollar Tree, continue to grow.
- Experts predict a potential stabilization in the retail market next year, though more closures may occur in 2025.
Starbucks workers’ union goes on strike in US cities: Workers complain of inadequate wages as inflation soars, and promise to escalate the strike.
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Boxing Day sales: High Street suffers as shoppers stay home: Boxing Day shoppers stay away from the High Street and shopping malls compared with 2023, data shows ...
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Trudeau set to shuffle his cabinet Friday after a tumultuous week: sources: Prime Minister Justin Trudeau will shuffle his cabinet Friday, multiple sources have ...
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Quick Glance: Walmart Tests Employee Body Cameras for Safety
- Walmart is piloting body cameras for employees in one market to enhance safety.
- This initiative follows numerous violent incidents at Walmart locations, including a mass shooting in El Paso in 2019.
- The body cameras are intended to protect workers rather than serve anti-theft purposes.
- Over a third of retailers are exploring body cameras as a means to mitigate violence in stores.
Kroger committed to phase out plastic bags by 2025. What to know about the initiative
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US Meat, Milk Prices Should Spike if Donald Trump Carries Out Mass Deportation Schemes
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Dancers, Halesowen: Sadness as shop closes after 144 years: IT'S the end of an era in Halesowen as clothing shop Dancers has closed its doors for good ...
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Celtic and Rangers fans clash in Glasgow city centre ahead of cup final: Christmas shoppers could be seen hiding in nearby shops as the chaos developed on the ...
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Video: Panthers' Xavier Legette Gives Out Raccoon Meat to Teammates After Practice
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Serious Eats Dec 13 24
12 Must-Try Savory Recipes For A Memorable Hanukkah Celebration: From festive mains like sous vide rack of lamb and whole roasted fish, to parve soups, salads ...
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Serious Eats Dec 12 24
ThermoWorks’ New Wireless Thermometer Is Now My Go-To When Roasting and Smoking Meat
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The Albertsons-Kroger Mega-Merger Is Dead: The $25 billion deal to combine the grocery giants has crumbled, and now the two companies will be fighting one ...
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Quick Glance: Albertsons Withdraws from Kroger Merger and Files Lawsuit
- Albertsons has abandoned the $24.6 billion merger with Kroger and is suing for a $600 million termination fee.
- Two court rulings have halted the merger, citing reduced competition and violations of consumer protection laws.
- Experts express surprise at Albertsons' decision to file a lawsuit, given its significant debt and poor store performance complicating future merger prospects.
- Kroger and Albertsons have exchanged accusations of non-cooperation throughout the merger process.
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FDA raises salmonella recall alert to highest level on Costco eggs over risk of severe illness or death
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NY pet shops banned from selling dogs, cats, rabbits starting Sunday -- prompting major price cuts to clear furry inventory
nypost.com/2024/12/15/us-news/ny-pet-shops-banned-from-selling-pooches-cats-rabbits-starting-sunday/
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