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Yet another discount store could be headed for disaster as it begins to close locations. Tough Year For Discount Retail StoresLet’s first look back at the first half of 2024 and the growing issues among discount retail stores. Family Dollar, which is owned by Dollar Tree, announced plans to close nearly 1,000 stores throughout 2024. Many of those closings have happened or are in the process of happening at this time. As Dollar Tree was shuttering Family Dollar locations, the company acquired yet another discount brand. The 99 Cents Only chain had around 170 stores before it ended up under the ...
Taste of Country
Yet another discount store could be headed for disaster as it begins to close locations. Tough Year For Discount Retail StoresLet’s first look back at the first half of 2024 and the growing issues among discount retail stores. Family Dollar, which is owned by Dollar Tree, announced plans to close nearly 1,000 stores throughout 2024. Many of those closings have happened or are in the process of happening at this time. As Dollar Tree was shuttering Family Dollar locations, the company acquired yet another discount brand. The 99 Cents Only chain had around 170 stores before it ended up under the ...
The Boot
Be prepared for yet another update made to the checkout process if you’re headed to Target in the coming days. Checkout Changes At TargetIt’s been a period of change for customers and employees when it comes to the checkout lane at Target. Shoppers initially saw Target join other retail stores in relying more heavily on self-checkout lanes. By the end of 2023, the chain reversed course and started to pullback from the self-checkout effort. READ MORE: Avoid Shopping At Target This Day Of The Week At All CostsInstead of shutting self-checkout lanes down, Target instituted a 10-item limit. The re...
The Boot
Be prepared for yet another update made to the checkout process if you’re headed to Target in the coming days. Checkout Changes At TargetIt’s been a period of change for customers and employees when it comes to the checkout lane at Target. Shoppers initially saw Target join other retail stores in relying more heavily on self-checkout lanes. By the end of 2023, the chain reversed course and started to pullback from the self-checkout effort. READ MORE: Avoid Shopping At Target This Day Of The Week At All CostsInstead of shutting self-checkout lanes down, Target instituted a 10-item limit. The re...
Taste of Country
From budget-friendly to upscale imported stores, Japan boasts a variety of supermarkets to suit every shopper’s taste and budget. With such diversity, it’s no surprise everyone has their own rankings, which inspired this Japanese meme. Recently, Japanese social media lit up with a hilarious meme where shoppers playfully rank supermarkets based on prices or the type of shoppers they attract. Before you hit the aisles, don’t forget our handy guide to navigating supermarkets and our tips for saving money and the environment while you shop. The Japanese Supermarket MemeOriginally shared by Kiyo Ya...
GaijinPot
Wimbledon towels have used by British tennis champions for 30 years. Now, Christy's is bringing something new to the tennis courts: recycled handbags. Tennis players will be able to purchase their "heirloom" bag made from excess towel stock this year for €65. The upcycled tote bags are made from the 2023 Wimbledon towels and come with additional padding on the straps and a zip. They come in classic Wimbledon green and purple and the 2023 seasonal fuscia colour. To ring in the changes, this year's Wimbledon towels are in the colours of hyacinth and lavender and will cost €39. If the recycling t...
Euronews (English)
This guide will help you decide which Japanese point cards are right for you, from the basics to in-depth insight into the most popular cards. If you have spent any amount of time in Japan, you will quickly notice that point card culture here is on another level. Japanese point cards are a big deal—almost every shop has its own point card! Whether at the convenience store, department store or the local neighborhood cafe, the first question you will likely be asked by the cashier is ポイントカードはおもちですか? (pointo ka-do wa omochidesuka?; “Do you have a point card?”) You may wonder if you need a Japanes...
Savvy Tokyo
Football fans are nearing the halfway mark of the UEFA Euro 2024 championship which began on 14 June and ends on 14 July. It is the first major international football tournament held restriction-free during the summer since the Covid-19 pandemic. Only a limited number of fans have the chance to attend the games at the stadiums across Germany so most people are watching on TV. Financial reports suggest this is triggering a spending surge across Europe. Food and drink sales are expected to see a significant boost, along with an increase in television purchases. In the UK alone, Euro 2024 is proj...
Euronews (English)
Congratulations! You’ve decided to propose! Now it’s time to go shopping for wedding rings in Japan. Nowadays, Tokyo has a wide variety of engagement ring options, but that hasn’t always been the case. Wedding rings, while not historically a staple of Japanese wedding culture, became increasingly popular from the 1960s on. While only 5% of Japanese brides owned a diamond ring in 1967, over 60% did by 1981. Portraying diamonds and diamond wedding rings as modern, European and fashionable, De Beers, a giant in the diamond industry, and others convinced Japanese consumers to adopt the practice. A...
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Japan’s 100 yen shops are loved nationwide for offering an amazing range of affordable products, such as household goods, stationery, electrics and more, all for a very affordable price. Here’s a refreshing selection of 100 yen shop summer must-haves for cooling products to keep you comfortable all season long. You can buy the following goods at Japan’s top ¥100 shops in stores or online at Daiso, CanDo and Seria (in-store only). Face MasksDisposable cooling face masks are the answer for allergies, summer colds or the still-circulating coronavirus. Seria’s disposable cooling face masks come in...
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