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Dollar General is attracting new customers, as inflation-weary shoppers hunt for bargains. Many of the discount chain's core customers are checking out with fewer items in their baskets.

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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.

June 01, 2024
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  • Scott Horsley
This image provided by Kraft Heinz shows a 24-pack of American cheese slices.

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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.

September 21, 2023
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  • Vanessa Romo
About 4.9 million bottles of Fabuloso products have been recalled.

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4.9 million Fabuloso bottles are recalled over the risk of bacteria contamination

The products were sold online and at major retailers. As of the recall, no incidents or injuries had been reported.

February 08, 2023
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  • Kaitlyn Radde
Dehumidifier Recall

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About 2 Million Dehumidifiers In The U.S. Have Been Recalled Over Possible Fire Hazard

The Consumer Product Safety Commission has recalled dehumidifiers made by New Widetech because they can overheat and catch fire. The recall includes about 380,000 in Canada and about 25,000 in Mexico.

August 06, 2021
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A shopper enters a DSW store in New York City. DSW is partnering with Hy-Vee, a Midwest supermarket chain, to offer shoes in grocery stores.

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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.

September 21, 2020
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  • Adedayo Akala
A fisherman in a kayak makes a cast on Lake Arthur at Moraine State Park in Portersville, Pa. Sales of camping, outdoor and recreational equipment have been surging.

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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.

September 08, 2020
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  • Ashish Valentine

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