39 Search Results for "walmart"

 · 10 min read

30 Stunning Photos Taken By Consumer Drones

Drones have been around for a while, but only recently have commercial ones become available and gained popularity. Photographers are ditching their regular cameras and heading to the skies to capture some amazing shots in drone photography. Drone photography has made a big impact, turning something that used to be exclusive to the government into […]

Chantel Brink

Chantel Brink

Freelance Writer

 · 3 min read

Man stole electric shopping cart, drove it to bar to avoid DWI

How do you avoid a crime? By committing a different crime! At least, that was the rationale of a 32-year-old Brice Williams in Livingston Parish. To avoid getting charged with DWI (driving while intoxicated/driving under the influence), he stole an electric shopping cart from Walmart to drive from one bar to another. Meaning, he successfully […]

Sarah Biren

Sarah Biren

Freelance Writer

 · 4 min read

Store owner who shares her profit with employees gives ‘lesson in labor exploitation,’ and how owners take huge profits

Madeline Pendleton owns her own clothing line and vintage shop in Los Angeles called Tunnel Vision. But she built a name for herself by advocating for ethical consumption, inclusivity, and of course, alternative fashion. Her business sells a combination of vintage clothes and her brand’s original designs. And her house brand designs are all original, […]

Sarah Biren

Sarah Biren

Freelance Writer

 · 4 min read

Why Does Aldi Make Customers Pay for Shopping Carts?

Aldi is a popular European store that made its way to the U.S. in 2017. Although they brought a range of products new to the US, they also have a rule that baffled first-time customers. Customers are required to pay to use Aldi’s shopping carts.  Paying for Aldi’s Shopping Carts Aldi, the German chain of […]

Leah Berenson

Leah Berenson

Freelance Writer

 · 3 min read

UK Supermarket Ditches Its Self-Checkouts in Favor of Staff

In a surprising move, the northern UK supermarket chain Booths has announced a significant shift in its service system. Bid farewell to self-checkout tills as Booths, a prominent supermarket brand operating across Lancashire, Cumbria, Yorkshire, and Cheshire, is steering away from its reliance on automated checkouts in most of its stores. Let’s delve into the […]

Sean Cate

Sean Cate

Freelance Writer

 · 6 min read

19 Big Brands Behind Costco’s Kirkland Label

Costco is known for its bargain deals, many of which come from its Kirkland Signature brand. However, some people might skip Kirkland to buy more familiar brands, assuming they are better quality. But both products might be exactly the same, aside from the price and label. See, Costco doesn’t produce Kirkland items itself; they are […]

Sarah Biren

Sarah Biren

Freelance Writer

 · 3 min read

Pioneering wind-powered cargo ship sets sail with groundbreaking giant metal ‘wings’

In a historic move towards sustainable shipping, Cargill and BAR Technologies have initiated a pioneering project that could reshape the future of cargo vessels.1 The project involves retrofitting a cargo ship, Pyxis Ocean, with innovative WindWings, and gigantic metal sails that harness the power of wind to create wind-powered cargo ships.2 This groundbreaking technology is […]

Sean Cate

Sean Cate

Freelance Writer

 · 4 min read

Australian bank tells customer she can’t withdraw cash

It’s rare for people to carry cash these days. Nonetheless, if someone wants to withdraw cash, they should be able to. After all, it is their money. However, a woman from Australia was told recently that she couldn’t, finding out that certain banks are becoming more and more limited. Unable to Withdraw Cash Taryn Compton […]

Leah Berenson

Leah Berenson

Freelance Writer

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Target Announced They Will Be Paying Starting Wages Up To $24/Hour

The retail industry is massive. When we say massive, we think of Walmart, Target, and Amazon massive. It was in 2017 that Target first announced the pay raise of $15 per hour. Many big brands such as Best Buy and Amazon, followed. Costco currently pays a starting wage of $17 per hour. Target was in […]

Chantel Brink

Chantel Brink

Freelance Writer