Self-checkout is here to stay. But it's going through a reckoning amid holiday season
The promise of self-checkout has meant that customers can avoid long lines by scanning and bagging their own items, workers can be freed of doing those tasks and retailers can save on labor costs.
The promise of self-checkout has meant that customers can avoid long lines by scanning and bagging their own items, workers can be freed of doing those tasks and retailers can save on labor costs.
Applesauce pouch contamination may be intentional
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is investigating whether recalled applesauce pouches with high levels of lead, which have sickened at least 65 children, were intentionally contaminated, according to agency officials.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is investigating whether recalled applesauce pouches with high levels of lead, which have sickened at least 65 children, were intentionally contaminated, according to agency officials.
Granola bars, cereals recalled over salmonella
Quaker Oats is recalling more than 40 products over salmonella risks. Chewy granola bar variety packs, Chewy Dipps bars and protein and puffed granola cereals are included in the recall.
Quaker Oats is recalling more than 40 products over salmonella risks. Chewy granola bar variety packs, Chewy Dipps bars and protein and puffed granola cereals are included in the recall.
Holiday debt hangover poised to be 'particularly nasty' this year, analyst says
While retail sales are strong, an industry economist is warning about about an uptick in usage for buy now, pay later services as consumers battle growing debt obligations.
While retail sales are strong, an industry economist is warning about about an uptick in usage for buy now, pay later services as consumers battle growing debt obligations.
These are the most popular last-minute Christmas purchases, according to Instacart
Do you have Christmas shopping to do still? Instacart data reveals what items are most commonly bought on Christmas Eve.
Do you have Christmas shopping to do still? Instacart data reveals what items are most commonly bought on Christmas Eve.
OREO announces first-of-its-kind puffer ‘snacket’ so cookie lovers can store, grab and share snacks
Oreo's first-of-its-kind jacket makes snacking on the go that much easier.
Oreo's first-of-its-kind jacket makes snacking on the go that much easier.
300K air fryers recalled after burns reported
There are dozens of reports of the PowerXL air fryers breaking, including three that caused burns.
There are dozens of reports of the PowerXL air fryers breaking, including three that caused burns.
Costco sold $100 million in gold bars last quarter
CFO Richard Galanti said in September that the gold bars are 'typically gone within a few hours.'
CFO Richard Galanti said in September that the gold bars are 'typically gone within a few hours.'
Quaker Oats recalls granola bars, cereals sold nationwide over salmonella risk
So far, there have been no confirmed reports of illness related to the recalled products, the FDA reports.
So far, there have been no confirmed reports of illness related to the recalled products, the FDA reports.
Holiday gift guide: Trending ideas for everyone on your list
Staring down a hefty holiday gift list? There’s something for everybody out there. Artisan gifts can be a hit. Head to Etsy to tap into the global handmade marketplace’s trends for the season.
Staring down a hefty holiday gift list? There’s something for everybody out there. Artisan gifts can be a hit. Head to Etsy to tap into the global handmade marketplace’s trends for the season.
Woman waits four hours to try McDonald's spinoff CosMc's, delivers verdict
The reviews are in: McDonald's spinoff CosMc's is officially open for business with customers enduring hours-long wait times to get their hands on a custom beverage and snack.
The reviews are in: McDonald's spinoff CosMc's is officially open for business with customers enduring hours-long wait times to get their hands on a custom beverage and snack.
Latest consumer product recalls: Tesla autopilot defect, deaths reported from toy magnetic balls, more
More than two million Teslas are being recalled to fix an autopilot software defect; toy magnetic balls can be swallowed, possibly leading to them becoming dislodged in the digestive system; Subaru issues recall for Crosstreks, Foresters, Legacys and Outbacks; million of bottles of stain remover recalled due to potential skin and eye irritation; mini string lights recalled due to burn and fire hazards.
More than two million Teslas are being recalled to fix an autopilot software defect; toy magnetic balls can be swallowed, possibly leading to them becoming dislodged in the digestive system; Subaru issues recall for Crosstreks, Foresters, Legacys and Outbacks; million of bottles of stain remover recalled due to potential skin and eye irritation; mini string lights recalled due to burn and fire hazards.
Nearly 2 million travel irons recalled due to fire, burn and shock risk
U.S. consumer safety officials said there have been dozens of reported incidents involving the Steamfast Home & Away Travel Steam Irons.
U.S. consumer safety officials said there have been dozens of reported incidents involving the Steamfast Home & Away Travel Steam Irons.
Rent prices show biggest decline in more than 3 years, Redfin report says
Redfin says its the biggest annual price drop in rents since 2020.
Redfin says its the biggest annual price drop in rents since 2020.
‘It got ugly’: How Cabbage Patch Kids brought out the nastiness in holiday shoppers
The pudgy baby dolls had humble beginnings but caused a frenzied shopping season so memorable, we’re still talking about it 40 years later.
The pudgy baby dolls had humble beginnings but caused a frenzied shopping season so memorable, we’re still talking about it 40 years later.
Coca-Cola recalls: Sprite, Fanta Orange, Diet Coke pulled from store shelves in Florida, Alabama, Mississippi
Some 2,000 Sprite, Fanta Orange, and Diet Coke 12-packs have been recalled from stores in Alabama, Florida, and Mississippi, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. Here's what you need to know.
Some 2,000 Sprite, Fanta Orange, and Diet Coke 12-packs have been recalled from stores in Alabama, Florida, and Mississippi, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. Here's what you need to know.
Diet Coke, Sprite and Fanta recalled in 3 states
The FDA says around 2,000 12-packs of Diet Coke, Sprite and Fanta cases are being recalled due to potential foreign matter. The soda was sold in Florida, Alabama and Mississippi.
The FDA says around 2,000 12-packs of Diet Coke, Sprite and Fanta cases are being recalled due to potential foreign matter. The soda was sold in Florida, Alabama and Mississippi.
Recall, warnings issued over toy magnetic balls after 7 deaths reported
The small magnetic balls in toy sets are stronger than permitted and can be swallowed, possibly leading to them becoming lodged in the digestive system, the CPSC said.
The small magnetic balls in toy sets are stronger than permitted and can be swallowed, possibly leading to them becoming lodged in the digestive system, the CPSC said.
FBI warns of holiday shopping scams
Holiday shopping is in full swing and so are the scams that could steal your money and your identity. FOX 10's Marissa Sarbak spoke with the FBI to find out what to look out for.
Holiday shopping is in full swing and so are the scams that could steal your money and your identity. FOX 10's Marissa Sarbak spoke with the FBI to find out what to look out for.
Amazon, Walmart and Target to stop selling certain water beads
Major retailers have stopped selling certain water beads after federal safety regulators warned that they pose serious safety risks.
Major retailers have stopped selling certain water beads after federal safety regulators warned that they pose serious safety risks.