Marie Albiges

Products from Ace Hardware are now available on Uber Eats nationwide as the hardware cooperative becomes the latest retailer to dive into on-demand delivery services and Uber Eats works to recast itself from the "Eats" part of its brand. The two companies announced the partnership Tuesday, saying it would allow customers who already shop locally…

The Commerce Department's latest U.S. retail sales report — delayed because of last year's government shutdown — shows that Americans spent more than expected in February following three consecutive months of decline. The report comes at a time of extreme consumer wariness: gas prices have reached a national average of $4 a gallon as the…

U.S. private ⁠equity ⁠firm KKR has signed a deal to acquire the bakery chain Nothing Bundt Cakes for over $2 billion, Reuters reported Wednesday. Nothing Bundt Cakes is currently owned by Roark Capital. The fast-growing, Dallas-based chain — made up of mostly franchises — was founded by Dena Tripp and Debbie Schetz in 1997, and…

Lowe's announced this week it was launching HomeCare+, a $99 in-home maintenance services subscription program exclusively for MyLowe's Rewards loyalty members. HomeCare+ will include seven in-home services for regular home upkeep: electric dryer vent cleaning; HVAC air filter replacement; refrigerator water filter replacement; electric water heater flush; garage door lubrication; smoke and carbon monoxide detector…

Target announced on Wednesday it was reducing prices for more than 3,000 "on-trend" items across apparel, home baby, food and beverages for spring. The company said most of the price reductions would be between 5 percent and 20 percent. It's unclear how long the lower prices will last. Cara Sylvester, executive vice president and chief…

Michaels said Monday it is expanding its loyalty program to reward its most loyal customers. The Texas-based company announced a new 9 percent platinum rewards tier for those who spend $1,000 annually. Red members earn 3 percent after joining, and gold members earn 6 percent after spending $300 annually. "These updates reflect Michaels' ongoing commitment…

A group of about 20 Senate Democrats on Monday revealed legislation calling for full refunds following the Supreme Court ruling that President Donald Trump's imposed tariffs were illegal. Separately, FedEx filed a lawsuit on Monday demanding a full refund, according to the BCC. The Supreme Court ruling last week — which said that Trump overstepped…

The European Union (EU) on Tuesday said it was formally opening an investigation into the fast-fashion retailer Shein over the company's sale of childlike sex dolls and what the EU called the company's "addictive design," according to multiple news sources. The BBC reported that the European Commission — the EU's executive arm — will examine…

Estée Lauder is suing Walmart, alleging it sold counterfeit beauty products with fake company trademarks on its website, according to a federal lawsuit filed in California on Monday. In the lawsuit, the beauty company claims Walmart advertised, marketed, and sold products that resembled moisturizing creams, eye creams, lotions, parfums, and serums from Estée Lauder and…

PepsiCo said Tuesday it would reduce the cost of snacks and chips like Lay's, Doritos, Cheetos, and Tostitos following a year of customer complaints. “We’ve spent the past year listening closely to consumers, and they’ve told us they’re feeling the strain,” said Rachel Ferdinando, CEO, PepsiCo Foods U.S. “Lowering the suggested retail price reflects our…