Pandemic produces complaints of price gouging for … MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Empty shelves are a common sight at the grocery store these days. We’re five months into the pandemic, yet it’s still hard to find certain necessities like cleaning supplies. However, finding the products isn’t the only problem. The WREG Investigators looked into who’s protecting consumers from price gouging. It was just before […]
Kroger recalls several varieties of cheese dip over … MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Kroger Delta Division, which operates stores in the Mid-South, is recalling several cheese dips sold in the supermarket’s deli departments because they have the potential to be contaminated with salmonella. The company was notified July 31 by supplier Onions 52 that it had received red, yellow, and white onions from Thomson International, […]
Salmonella outbreak linked to onions expands to hundreds … A salmonella outbreak caused by onions is expanding and has infected 640 people from 43 states. At least 85 of them have been hospitalized, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said.
Lawmakers grill major tech CEOs about their business … Are the major tech giants too big, and too powerful? Lawmakers in Washington on both sides of the aisle say yes.
Dollar Tree, Family Dollar will no longer require … Dollar Tree and Family Dollar are reversing their mask requirement, now saying they will no longer require them.
Home Depot, Lowe’s join other retailers in mandating … Home Depot and Lowe’s joined other major retailers in announcing a mandatory mask policy. Lowe’s said in a press release that the new nationwide standard will require all customers to wear masks or face coverings inside U.S. stores starting July 20. Anyone who doesn’t have a mask will be given one while supplies last. “As […]
CVS and Target join other major retailers in requiring … CVS and Target will require customers to wear masks in their stores across the United States as the retail industry moves to enforce mask mandates to slow the spread of the coronavirus. “We’re joining others in taking the next step and requiring all customers to wear face coverings,” CVS tweeted Thursday. The policy goes into effect Monday. […]
Kroger to require all customers in all locations … Kroger announced Wednesday it will require all customers at all of its locations to wear a mask starting July 22.
Coronavirus-caused coin shortage impacting Mid-South … Coins may be hard to come by these days, and that’s impacting banks and businesses.
Kroger cashiers stop giving customers coins for change … Customers will have two options at Kroger stores: they can have their change added to their Kroger loyalty card for a future purchase or round up their purchase and donate the amount to local food banks.
Binghampton once again a food desert after sole grocery … The only grocery store in Binghampton closed Tuesday, putting fresh food out of reach for many people in the neighborhood.