Frozen vegetables can be a budget tool, but shoppers save the most when they compare unit prices, inspect packaging, and avoid seasoned products with extra costs. Federal and industry data show frozen produce can also cut waste when buyers choose plain vegetables and use only what they need. Continue Reading
A Costco employee with 21 years at the warehouse chain shared eight items currently catching her attention, from seasonal home goods to kitchen staples and giftable tech. The recommendations reflect the mix of limited-time merchandise and practical household products that often drive fall shopping at Costco. Continue Reading
Bravo Italian Kitchen and sister chain Brio Italian Grille are closing more restaurants after their 2025 bankruptcy filing, with newly confirmed shutdowns in Ohio and Iowa adding to a growing list. Court records and local reports show the once-broader casual dining brands continue to reduce their footprint. Continue Reading
O’Brien’s Market, a family-owned grocery chain that has served California’s Central Valley since 1978, is preparing to close its last two stores in Modesto. The shutdown will end the company’s nearly 50-year run and affect more than 100 workers, according to local reporting. Continue Reading
PepsiCo Beverages plans to end warehouse operations at its Tulsa facility this fall, cutting 184 jobs while continuing beverage production at the site. The move affects workers at 510 W. Skelly Drive and shifts part of the company’s local logistics network. Continue Reading
KFC has permanently closed at least 312 U.S. restaurants in less than a year, according to a new analysis of the chain’s store locator. California posted the biggest raw loss, with 44 closures, while the company continues a broader brand reset in the U.S. Continue Reading
Starbucks has filed a Washington WARN notice covering 224 Seattle-linked corporate jobs even as it continues a $100 million expansion in Nashville. The move adds to the company’s broader restructuring under CEO Brian Niccol. Continue Reading
New Orleans has been ranked the No. 1 foodie city in the U.S. for 2026 by Yelp and Lyft. The data points to the city’s dining depth, but also to a national shift toward breakfast, brunch, and earlier restaurant trips. Continue Reading
A growing wave of seasoning recalls tied to Salmonella risk has pulled products from store shelves in multiple states. The latest FDA notices identify specific spice mixes, UPCs, lot codes, and where the products were distributed. Continue Reading
Consumer Reports has published a new ranking of frozen meals after testing 30 entrees from 10 brands, and the highest-rated picks were not limited to the biggest legacy names. The results highlight how taste, sodium, protein and ingredient quality are reshaping the frozen aisle. Continue Reading