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Want to feel special? Stores and restaurants with paid memberships are betting on it

Mar. 18, 2024 06:15 AM EDT

NEW YORK (AP) — How much does it cost to feel special? At Chuck E- Cheese, the family entertainment and pizza chain, the price is $7.99, $11.99 or $29.99 per month. At the other end of the spectrum, the founder of a shopping app called Long Story Short wants to charge members...

Trader Joe's $3 mini totes went viral on TikTok. Now, they're reselling for hundreds

Mar. 13, 2024 18:45 PM EDT

NEW YORK (AP) — Trader Joe’s mini canvas tote is the latest item to cause a stir on social media, so much so that resellers are taking advantage of the hype. The mini totes are offered in four colors — blue, red, green, and yellow — and they are all in high demand. The bags,...

From Microsoft to Levi's, here's a look at tech and retail companies that have recently made layoffs

Jan. 26, 2024 10:51 AM EST

2024 has already proven to be a difficult year for layoffs. A handful of companies have been making job cuts in recent weeks, bringing uncertainty for workers across industries. In the world of retail and tech, some of these cuts arrive after a ramp-up in hiring seen during the...