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Family Dollar has settled with the Federal Trade Commission to the tune of $63 million over claims that it had been regularly overcharging its customers on household goods including milk, batteries, diapers, and toilet paper, among others. As part of the settlement, Family Dol…

Target observed a 7.2% increase in traffic over the course of its third quarter, according to Placer.ai's research, including a 5.9% uptick in same-store visits. Corroborating evidence of an increase came from Advan Research, which suggested a 4.7% YoY traffic increase at Targ…

Michaels is launching thousands of new DIY holiday crafts as part of a "Handmade Holiday" campaign aimed at meeting current consumer trends. Diamond art kits, diorama ornament kits, unfinished surface kits for nutcrackers and drumming bears, and illuminated 3D crafts are part of

Wholesale inflation rose by 0.3% from the month prior to reach 6.5% year-over-year, registering the highest inflationary figure on that score since November 2022. The ongoing conflict in Iran and the resulting rise in gas and diesel prices have been one major influence on driv…

New York City Council is anticipated to ban pricing based on personal data in a vote later today, Nov. 12. "When corporations use algorithms and personal data to charge different people different prices for the same products, it's unethical and worsens our affordability crisis…