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Oscar Mayer’s Wienermobile is coming to Central Florida, and you can be its next spokesperson
Read full article: Oscar Mayer’s Wienermobile is coming to Central Florida, and you can be its next spokespersonMy hot dog has a first name, it’s O-R-L-A-N-D-O, my hot dog has a – well, that’s it, I ran out of words – but you can run out and see a piece of Americana when the famous Wienermobile visits Central Florida this month.
St. Johns County seeking $40 million for road improvement project aimed at tackling mounting traffic issues
Read full article: St. Johns County seeking $40 million for road improvement project aimed at tackling mounting traffic issuesFollowing the opening of Bass Pro Shops and the announcement of a new Walmart, officials moved Tuesday to push critical road improvement projects forward for state and federal funding.
Cyber Monday shoppers expected to set a record on the year's biggest day for online shopping
Read full article: Cyber Monday shoppers expected to set a record on the year's biggest day for online shoppingConsumers in the U.S. are scouring the internet for online deals as they look to make the most of the post-Thanksgiving shopping marathon on Cyber Monday.
Black Jacksonville couple falsely accused of stealing claims discrimination in lawsuit against Walmart
Read full article: Black Jacksonville couple falsely accused of stealing claims discrimination in lawsuit against WalmartA Black Jacksonville couple filed a lawsuit against Walmart on Wednesday after they said they were “profiled” and “humiliated” when they were accused of stealing children’s clothing at a Northside store in October.
Walmart's DEI rollback signals a profound shift in the wake of Trump's election victory
Read full article: Walmart's DEI rollback signals a profound shift in the wake of Trump's election victoryWalmart’s sweeping rollback of its diversity policies is the strongest indication yet of a profound shift taking hold at U.S. companies that are re-evaluating the legal and political risks associated with bold programs to bolster historically underrepresented groups in business.
Walmart becomes latest - and biggest - company to roll back its DEI policies
Read full article: Walmart becomes latest - and biggest - company to roll back its DEI policiesWalmart, the world’s largest retailer, is rolling back its diversity, equity and inclusion policies, joining a growing list of major corporations that have done the same after coming under attack by conservative activists.
St. Johns County considers reshuffling top road projects as Bass Pro Shops opens, Walmart plans new IGP superstore
Read full article: St. Johns County considers reshuffling top road projects as Bass Pro Shops opens, Walmart plans new IGP superstoreAs St. Johns County continues to grow, officials face the challenge of balancing rapid development with maintaining infrastructure that meets the needs of its residents.
A tale of two retailers: Target reports sluggish spending while Walmart has a stellar quarter
Read full article: A tale of two retailers: Target reports sluggish spending while Walmart has a stellar quarterTarget has reported sluggish sales and slumping profits in the fiscal third quarter as inflation-weary customers curtailed their spending on apparel and other non-essential items.
Walmart heads into official start of holiday season with strong momentum after robust 3Q results
Read full article: Walmart heads into official start of holiday season with strong momentum after robust 3Q resultsWalmart ratcheted up sales and profits again in the third quarter with its comparatively low prices proving a powerful draw for shoppers seeking to cut spending where they could.
Grocery chains vie for a place on Thanksgiving tables with turkey dinner deals and store brands
Read full article: Grocery chains vie for a place on Thanksgiving tables with turkey dinner deals and store brandsWith Thanksgiving less than two weeks away, food retailers are trying to tempt Americans who haven't recovered from recent price inflation.
Many retailers offer 'returnless refunds.' Just don't expect them to talk much about it
Read full article: Many retailers offer 'returnless refunds.' Just don't expect them to talk much about itIt’s one of the most under-publicized policies of some of the biggest U.S. retailers: sometimes they give customers full refunds and let them keep unwanted items too.
US applications for jobless benefits fall, but continuing claims rise to highest level since 2021
Read full article: US applications for jobless benefits fall, but continuing claims rise to highest level since 2021The number of Americans filing for unemployment benefits fell last week, but the total number of those collecting benefits rose to its highest level in almost three years.
Walmart reaches settlement deal for shareholder lawsuits over its handling of opioids
Read full article: Walmart reaches settlement deal for shareholder lawsuits over its handling of opioidsWalmart says it has reached a proposed settlement pact related to three lawsuits filed by shareholders on behalf of the company over the handling of prescription opioids.
‘Let’s stay encouraged’: Waycross residents come together to recover from Hurricane Helene
Read full article: ‘Let’s stay encouraged’: Waycross residents come together to recover from Hurricane HeleneThousands of people are still without power in Waycross as trees and power lines lie across roadways.
Jacksonville gas stations and grocery stores packed with shoppers ahead of storm
Read full article: Jacksonville gas stations and grocery stores packed with shoppers ahead of stormGrocery stores and gas stations in River City Marketplace were busy with people getting ready for the impacts of Hurricane Helene Wednesday afternoon.
Mason Ramsey Performing Live at Underbelly Sept. 26th
Read full article: Mason Ramsey Performing Live at Underbelly Sept. 26thFrom his discovery performing in a local Walmart, to releasing his debut album, 'I'll See You In My Dreams' (9/20), Mason Ramsey has been gracing stages for nearly seven years, treating fans to his unique brand of classic country. The old soul will take the stage on 9/26 at Jacksonville's Underbelly, giving fans an in-person chance to experience the sound he's been honing for the past several years. Tickets can be purchased on Ramsey's website www.masonramsey.com
A state's experience with grocery chain mergers spurs a fight to stop Albertsons' deal with Kroger
Read full article: A state's experience with grocery chain mergers spurs a fight to stop Albertsons' deal with KrogerWashington state is in court to try to block a proposed merger between Albertsons and Kroger.
CEOs of Albertsons and Kroger says shoppers would see lower prices after merger
Read full article: CEOs of Albertsons and Kroger says shoppers would see lower prices after mergerThe chief executive officers of Kroger and Albertsons have insisted that merging would allow the two supermarket companies to lower prices and more effectively compete with retail giants like Walmart and Amazon.
Walmart recalls apple juice sold in 25 states due to elevated arsenic levels
Read full article: Walmart recalls apple juice sold in 25 states due to elevated arsenic levelsWalmart has recalled nearly 10,000 cases of apple juice sold in stores across the U.S. The product was found to contain potentially harmful levels of inorganic arsenic.
Stock market today: Wall Street leaps, and S&P 500 rallies 1.6% as US shoppers drive the economy
Read full article: Stock market today: Wall Street leaps, and S&P 500 rallies 1.6% as US shoppers drive the economyWall Street rallied close to its record heights after data showed the U.S. economy is holding up better than expected.
‘It felt great’: Thousands of students receive free backpacks, supplies, haircuts and more at Prime Osborn Center
Read full article: ‘It felt great’: Thousands of students receive free backpacks, supplies, haircuts and more at Prime Osborn CenterThousands of students are prepping to return to school soon, and there were several back-to-school events across Northeast Florida Saturday to get students the supplies they need.
Stores lure back-to-school shoppers with deals and 'buy now, pay later' plans
Read full article: Stores lure back-to-school shoppers with deals and 'buy now, pay later' plansMass market retailers in the U.S. are plying shoppers with offers for computers, clothes and other back-to-school essentials at affordable prices.
Walmart retools its young adult clothing line in pursuit of fashion credibility
Read full article: Walmart retools its young adult clothing line in pursuit of fashion credibilityWalmart has spent three years overhauling its mix of adult apparel to make it stylish as well as sensible for middle America.
July 4th, Prime Day: There are lots of ways to save this month
Read full article: July 4th, Prime Day: There are lots of ways to save this monthIf you like saving money, July is the month for you! With the Fourth of July, Amazon Prime Day, and back-to-school sales happening this month, Consumer Reports says now is the time to find sales on just about anything.
Amazon teams up with Megan Thee Stallion to promote its 10th Prime Day sales event
Read full article: Amazon teams up with Megan Thee Stallion to promote its 10th Prime Day sales eventAmazon is partnering with hip-hop star Megan Thee Stallion to boost sales for its 10th annual Prime Day discount event.
Deep discounts may benefit shoppers but may not help the economy, financial expert says
Read full article: Deep discounts may benefit shoppers but may not help the economy, financial expert saysA Jacksonville financial expert said corporations slashing prices for inflation may help shoppers, but it isn’t guaranteed to be good for the economy.
Retail sales were unchanged in April from March as inflation and interest rates curb spending
Read full article: Retail sales were unchanged in April from March as inflation and interest rates curb spendingAmericans unexpectedly paused their spending in April from March as inflation continued to sting and elevated interest rates made taking on debt more burdensome.
Walmart lays off hundreds of employees and requires others to relocate
Read full article: Walmart lays off hundreds of employees and requires others to relocateWalmart on Tuesday announced layoffs affecting several hundred jobs at the retail giant's campus offices and said it will be requiring most remote workers and personnel in its Dallas, Atlanta and Toronto offices to relocate to office hubs in Bentonville, Arkansas; Hoboken, New Jersey; and the San Francisco Bay Area.
Walmart to close all of its health centers, 6 local centers will be impacted
Read full article: Walmart to close all of its health centers, 6 local centers will be impactedA big announcement from the largest retailer in the US -- all 51 Walmart Health centers are closing. The centers offered virtual health care services, primary and urgent care, labs, X-rays, behavioral health, and dental work in some locations. There are six Walmart Health Centers in our area.
Save money and reduce stress: How to build your hurricane kit one week at a time
Read full article: Save money and reduce stress: How to build your hurricane kit one week at a timeAs we approach the 2024 hurricane season, we are helping you build your emergency kit one week at a time so you can spread out the cost and not rush at the last minute.
Retail sales surge 0.7% in March as Americans seem unfazed by higher prices with jobs plentiful
Read full article: Retail sales surge 0.7% in March as Americans seem unfazed by higher prices with jobs plentifulAmericans increased their spending pace in March at a better-than-expected pace from the previous month, underscoring how shoppers remain resilient despite inflationary pressures and other economic challenges.
Outside roles by NBC's Conde, others reveal a journalism ethics issue: being paid to sit on boards
Read full article: Outside roles by NBC's Conde, others reveal a journalism ethics issue: being paid to sit on boardsMost news organizations hold its journalists to strict ethical standards to avoid conflicts of interest either real or perceived.
Buy groceries at Walmart recently? You may be eligible for a class action settlement payment
Read full article: Buy groceries at Walmart recently? You may be eligible for a class action settlement paymentIf you purchased some weighted groceries or bagged fruit at Walmart in recent years, you may be eligible for a cash payment from a class action settlement with the retailer.
Some doorbell cameras sold on Amazon and other online sites have major security flaws, report says
Read full article: Some doorbell cameras sold on Amazon and other online sites have major security flaws, report saysConsumer Reports says some doorbell cameras sold by Amazon and other online retailers have security flaws that could allow bad actors to view footage from the devices or control them completely.
Walmart to acquire smart TV maker Vizio for $2.3 billion in bid to boost its advertising business
Read full article: Walmart to acquire smart TV maker Vizio for $2.3 billion in bid to boost its advertising businessWalmart is buying the smart TV maker Vizio for $2.3 billion as it attempts to expand its rapidly growing advertising business to compete with Amazon.
Biden pressures food retailers to lower grocery prices, says corporations are ‘ripping people off’
Read full article: Biden pressures food retailers to lower grocery prices, says corporations are ‘ripping people off’The Biden administration is pressuring food retailers to lower grocery prices after an analysis revealed shoppers are paying much more for groceries.
Walmart to build or convert 150-plus stores in next 5 years. It hasn't opened new stores in 3 years
Read full article: Walmart to build or convert 150-plus stores in next 5 years. It hasn't opened new stores in 3 yearsWalmart plans to build or convert more than 150 U.S. stores in the next five years, while continuing to remodel existing stores.
Walmart's latest perk for U.S. store managers? Stock grants
Read full article: Walmart's latest perk for U.S. store managers? Stock grantsWalmart is further sweetening the perks for its U.S. store managers as the nation’s largest retailer and private employer seeks to retain and attract top workers in a still competitive job market.
Walmart experiments with AI to enhance customers' shopping experiences
Read full article: Walmart experiments with AI to enhance customers' shopping experiencesWalmart has unveiled plans to dive further into the world of artificial intelligence — and drones — to improve its customers’ shopping experiences.
Flagler County man accused of assaulting healthcare worker also accused of assaulting 11-year-old girl in Walmart
Read full article: Flagler County man accused of assaulting healthcare worker also accused of assaulting 11-year-old girl in WalmartA 64-year-old Flagler County man was arrested on New Year’s Day after assaulting a healthcare worker and assaulting an 11-year-old girl in a Walmart, according to the Flagler County Sheriff’s Office (FCSO). Deputies believe there could be more victims.
Amazon, Target and more will stop selling water beads marketed to kids due to rising safety concerns
Read full article: Amazon, Target and more will stop selling water beads marketed to kids due to rising safety concernsThree major U.S. retailers — Amazon, Target and Walmart — say they’re suspending sales of water-bead products marketed to young children due to growing safety concerns.
X says Walmart pulled ads in October, weeks before Media Matters hate speech report and Musk rant
Read full article: X says Walmart pulled ads in October, weeks before Media Matters hate speech report and Musk rantWalmart is the latest company to publicly join the growing flock of major advertisers to pull spending from X, Elon Musk’s beleaguered social media company, amid concerns about hate speech — as well as reaching a sizeable audience on the platform.
Black Friday 2023: See Walmart, Target, Best Buy, Kohls, Home Depot, Macy’s store hours
Read full article: Black Friday 2023: See Walmart, Target, Best Buy, Kohls, Home Depot, Macy’s store hoursBlack Friday is almost upon us, when retailers kick off the holiday season with offers meant to get customers in the shopping mood.
Retailers are ready to kick off Black Friday just as shoppers pull back on spending
Read full article: Retailers are ready to kick off Black Friday just as shoppers pull back on spendingRetailers are kicking off the unofficial start of the holiday shopping season on Friday with a bevy of discounts and other enticements.
Walmart attracts more shoppers seeking to cut spending in Q3, but muted expectations spook investors
Read full article: Walmart attracts more shoppers seeking to cut spending in Q3, but muted expectations spook investorsWalmart extended its streak of strong quarterly gains heading into the holiday season as its low-prices continue to attract shoppers looking for deals in a tough economic environment.
Macy's puts up strong third quarter numbers, raises profit outlook and top end of full-year revenue
Read full article: Macy's puts up strong third quarter numbers, raises profit outlook and top end of full-year revenueMacy’s third-quarter sales declined as consumers remain cautious on their spending, but the results and its adjusted profit both topped Wall Street’s expectations.
Jacksonville company — Dee’s Nuts — sues company tied to YouTube star MrBeast, claims trademark infringement
Read full article: Jacksonville company — Dee’s Nuts — sues company tied to YouTube star MrBeast, claims trademark infringementMrBeast, 25, made his fortune using a long list of revenue streams that include posting highly produced and sometimes controversial videos to his 189 million YouTube followers, selling merch and through his Feastables snack bar line. Feastables is now being sued by a Jacksonville company.
Driver who hit 6 migrant workers in North Carolina Walmart parking lot turns himself in to police
Read full article: Driver who hit 6 migrant workers in North Carolina Walmart parking lot turns himself in to policeA North Carolina man who drove his car into a group of migrant workers in a Walmart parking lot has turned himself in to police.
Walmart to pay California $500,000 in settlement over sale of brass knuckles
Read full article: Walmart to pay California $500,000 in settlement over sale of brass knucklesWalmart will pay half a million dollars in civil penalties to the state of California over allegations that it was selling and allowing third-party vendors to sell brass knuckles on its website.
Tepid outlook from Target after 4th quarterly profit dip
Read full article: Tepid outlook from Target after 4th quarterly profit dipTarget plans to invest as much as $5 billion this year expanding services for customers, including a drive up service for returns, renovations at 175 stores and improvements in online shopping.
Police: Heroic actions kept shooter from doing more harm
Read full article: Police: Heroic actions kept shooter from doing more harmPolice in Indiana say that heroic actions by a Walmart employee and law enforcement officers kept a gunman who shot and injured one female employee from doing more harm.
An inflation gauge tracked by the Fed slows to still-high 6%
Read full article: An inflation gauge tracked by the Fed slows to still-high 6%A measure of inflation that is closely monitored by the Federal Reserve eased but remained at an elevated level in October, likely reinforcing the Fed’s intent to keep raising interest rates to cool the economy and slow the acceleration of prices.
US consumer confidence falls in November for 2nd month
Read full article: US consumer confidence falls in November for 2nd monthU.S. consumer confidence fell for the second straight month in November amid ongoing high inflation, rising interest rates, and layoff announcements by several large tech companies.
Teenage employee among 6 killed in Virginia Walmart shooting
Read full article: Teenage employee among 6 killed in Virginia Walmart shootingAuthorities have announced that 16-year-old Fernando Chavez-Barron was among the six killed at a Walmart in Chesapeake, Virginia, when a manager opened fire in the store with a handgun.
Witness: Walmart shooter seemed to target certain people
Read full article: Witness: Walmart shooter seemed to target certain peopleA witness says that the Walmart supervisor who shot and killed six coworkers in Virginia seemed to target people and shot some victims after they were already hit and appeared to be dead.
Walmart shooter left 'death note,' bought gun day of killing
Read full article: Walmart shooter left 'death note,' bought gun day of killingAuthorities investigating the fatal shootings of six people at a Walmart said that the shooter bought the gun just hours before and left a note on his phone listing grievances against coworkers.
In wake of Walmart shooting, data shows workplaces are top target for active shooters
Read full article: In wake of Walmart shooting, data shows workplaces are top target for active shootersPolice in Chesapeake, Virginia, just outside of Norfolk, said there’s no clear motive as to why a Walmart manager would open fire inside the superstore Tuesday night.
Making Ends Meet: Ways to save on your Thanksgiving dinner
Read full article: Making Ends Meet: Ways to save on your Thanksgiving dinnerBecause we know making ends meet is tough right now, News4JAX has been trying to help you save on the bills that really add up like your car insurance and homeowners’ insurance.
Target's 3Q profit drops 52% as shoppers force price cuts
Read full article: Target's 3Q profit drops 52% as shoppers force price cutsAn unexpected and potentially ominous pullback in customer spending ahead of the holiday shopping season pushed third quarter profits at Target down 52% after it was forced to slash prices for Americans who are feeling the squeeze of inflation.
Walmart offers to pay $3.1 billion to settle opioid lawsuits
Read full article: Walmart offers to pay $3.1 billion to settle opioid lawsuitsWalmart has agreed to pay $3.1 billion to settle lawsuits nationwide over the impact of the prescriptions its pharmacies filled for powerful prescription opioid painkillers.
Biden nominates 7 for US attorney, judge and marshal slots
Read full article: Biden nominates 7 for US attorney, judge and marshal slotsThe Biden administration is putting forth seven new Justice Department and judicial nominations covering three U.S. attorney’s offices in Texas and other senior posts.
Amazon's holiday sales event sees lower sales, group says
Read full article: Amazon's holiday sales event sees lower sales, group saysAmazon said Thursday its Prime members ordered more than 100 million items during a sales event this week that analysts are expecting to be a bellwether for the holiday shopping season.