Sam's Club to roll out AI checkout technology across all stores soon
Sam's Club is introducing artificial intelligence technology to verify purchases and expedite exits by 23%, initially unveiled at the Consumer Electronics Show, with plans to implement it across all nearly 600 stores by year's end.
Interest rates not changing until inflation cools, Federal Reserve says
High inflation continues to plague the economy, leading to the Federal Reserve announcing Wednesday that it doesn?t plan to cut interest rates until it has "greater confidence" that price increases are slowing sustainably to its 2% target.
Peacock is getting a subscription price increase. Here's what it means for consumers
The streaming platform’s new price hike will happen this summer, marking the second time in a year the subscription cost is going up.
Credit card hacks to help you manage your finances
Consumer reporter Steve Noviello breaks down several credit card hacks that you may not have known about.
How often should you go to the grocery store and how much to spend?
Research shows consumers are spending an average of $174 per grocery store visit in 2024, leading to more deliberate and less frequent shopping trips.
Mother's Day 2024: near-record spending of $33.5 billion expected
According to the latest annual consumer survey by the National Retail Federation (NRF), Mother's Day spending is projected to hit $33.5 billion this year.
Walmart unveils state-of-the-art consolidation center in Minooka, creating 700 jobs
Retail giant Walmart unveiled its latest technological marvel on Thursday with the grand opening of a new consolidation center in Minooka, Illinois.
Job scams are targeting young professionals: What to look for
Job scams targeting students are on the rise, and can include a message from a professor or an AI-generated interview. Here’s what to watch for.
How to break bad spending habits
Overconsumption is rampant on social media, causing consumers to develop poor spending habits. Consumer finance expert Andrea Woroch identifies bad habits that may be wasting your money and explains how to stop them.
Bettergoods, Walmart’s new store-label grocery brand, coming to stores
Walmart’s new low-cost brand is bringing hundreds of grocery items, including plant-based and gluten-free options, to stores at prices that start at just $2.
Southwest considering changing its boarding and pick-your-seat processes
Get ready for changes in boarding and seating at Southwest Airlines.
Scammers target recent graduates with fake job listings
Job seekers beware. Scammers are stealing personal information by posing as job recruiters. National Data Privacy expert Mark Kapczynski says scammers are targeting recent graduates. Here's some things to look out for.
Williams Sonoma labeled Chinese-made merchandise American made; ordered to pay over $3M
Williams-Sonoma has been ordered to pay over $3 million in fines for violating the FTC's 'Made in USA' order.
Make six figures? Here’s how much you must earn to afford a house in 2024
New data shows how much money you need to make in order to comfortably afford a house in your city in 2024.
How 'endless shrimp' may have ended Red Lobster
Red Lobster faces potential bankruptcy after its "Ultimate Endless Shrimp" promotion, designed to boost customer traffic with its low price point, led to substantial financial losses and failed to improve the company's bottom line.
This Illinois city has been named the top housing market of 2024
The nation's top housing market in 2024 might come as a surprise to some.
Chicago spring show brings together more than 450 talented artists
Experience the annual one-of-a-kind spring show where creativity and community converge in a single stop, with over 450 talented artists coming together in one place. Fox 32's Roseanne Tellez has more on the best event the city has to offer for a spring refresh.
One third of U.S. doesn't know how to handle their finances
Dan Roccato, finance professor at the University of San Diego, breaks down the basics of handling your finances.
Bird flu in cows: 1 in 5 pasteurized milk samples had traces of virus, FDA says
One in five samples of pasteurized milk contained remnants of the bird flu virus that has infected dairy cows, the FDA said. Here’s what to know.
Southwest Airlines will stop flying to these airports as Boeing troubles weigh
Southwest reported a loss of $231 million, or 39 cents a share, for the quarter, becoming the latest carrier to face setbacks due to Boeing's issues.