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What our shopping choices say about the U.S. economy
By: Alina Selyukh | NPR
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WASHINGTON, D.C. (NPR) — Shoppers are making fewer purchases and fewer trips to stores. But when they do check out at the register, they often spend more, revealing the impact… Read More
These are some of the ways inflation is changing Americans’ spending habits
By: Scott Horsley | NPR
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WASHINGTON, D.C. (NPR) — With inflation near a four-decade high, American shoppers are watching their pennies and adjusting their spending habits – and the businesses that cater to them are… Read More
Online pricing algorithms are gaming the system, and could mean you pay more
By: Ziad Buchh | NPR
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WASHINGTON, D.C. (NPR) — If you’ve shopped online recently, you may have had this experience: You find an item, add it to your cart, and then when you get around… Read More
PetSmart Designates Shopping Hours for Seniors and Immune-Compromised Customers
By: Michelle Rotuno-Johnson
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PHOENIX, Ariz. (WOUB) — PetSmart announced it is designating shopping hours two days a week for seniors and other people at risk for contracting the novel coronavirus. These hours will… Read More
Kroger Adds Special Shopping Hours for High-Risk Customers in W. Va. and Parts of Ohio
By: WOUB News Team
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ROANOKE, Va. (WOUB) — Kroger stores in most of West Virginia and parts of eastern Ohio will have designated shopping hours for seniors and other customers at high risk of… Read More
Most Ohio Kroger Stores to Begin Special Shopping Hours for Seniors and Other High-Risk Customers
By: WOUB News Team
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WESTERVILLE, Ohio (WOUB) — Kroger stores in most of Ohio will dedicate time for seniors and other customers at high risk for contracting the novel coronavirus to shop. This does… Read More
Walmart Designates Senior Hours, Will Give Bonuses to Hourly Employees
By: WOUB News Team
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BENTONVILLE, Ark. (WOUB) — Walmart has announced several initiatives to serve customers and employees during the COVID-19 outbreak. Senior shopping hours On Tuesdays from March 24 through April 28, Walmart… Read More
Dollar General Dedicates First Hour of Day to Senior Shoppers, Adjusts Closing Hours
By: WOUB News Team
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — Dollar General’s national office announced it plans to dedicate the first hour of each day to senior customers, and will adjust store hours, beginning Tuesday. Senior… Read More
New Local Business Hopes to Bring Traffic to Market on State
By: Taylor Nimmo
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Out with the old, In with the new Ten years ago, Brent Hayes and Tom Parfitt bought the University Mall out of bankruptcy and were able to build the business back up… Read More