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Rite Aid Banned From Facial Recognition Tech Use for 5 Years After Faulty Theft Targeting in Stores
Rite Aid has been banned from using facial recognition technology for five years over allegations that a surveillance system it used incorrectly identified potential shoplifters, especially Black, Latino, Asian or female shoppers.
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Amazon customer shares refund battle over pricey watch that never arrived
British Columbia man Leo Chteinberg told CBC’s Go Public about his battle with Amazon over a pricey watch he never received. He's now out more than $2,000 but Amazon won’t reimburse him.
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Christmas shoppers expected to cut back on spending
Canadians are feeling the pressure of higher prices and interest rates. Experts say consumers are looking for deals and cutting back where they can, such as on eating out and vacations.
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‘Shrinkflation’: Why food giants are charging you the same for less
Your cereal box is getting smaller, but you’re paying the same amount. What’s the deal? It's called shrinkflation — and consumers and advocates want companies to be transparent about downsizing their items.
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Companies more willing to raise prices lately, says Bank of Canada governor
Bank of Canada head Tiff Macklem says companies are typically reluctant to raise their prices for fear of losing customers, but high inflation has made them much more willing to do so lately, without worrying that consumers will tap out.
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Stretching Your Dollar: How Rising Oil Prices Can Impact Consumers
Rising oil prices means potential blowback on everyday consumers. Hear from GasBuddy's Patrick De Hann.
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Legit Cannabis Dealers Contending With Counterfeit Sites
Cannabis businesses in New York are growing increasingly frustrated over counterfeiting. Cheddar News spoke with Peter Tang, founder of Plugplay and Dr. Nima Majlesi of Staten Island University Hospital about the effects of counterfeiting.
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Legit Cannabis Dealers Face Counterfeit Website Dilemma
Legal cannabis dealers are navigating the industry as counterfeit websites trend.
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IKEA CEO: We plan to be climate-positive by 2030—hot dogs are part of the plan
INGKA CEO Jesper Brodin on why IKEA’s food offerings are more than complementary to the core business, and how the Swedish furniture giant is making its products more sustainable.
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Costco Recalls Thousands of Mattresses Over Mold
Costco is recalling tens of thousands of mattresses after reports of mold growth.
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Shein's rapid growth raises environmental concerns
The fast-fashion online retailer Shein is growing rapidly and experts say it could eventually rival Amazon. But as its profit margins grow — so do the environmental concerns.
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Stretching Your Dollar: How to Budget Ahead of the Holiday Shopping Season
Stretching Your Dollar: How to Budget Ahead of the Holiday Shopping Season
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Could regulating reviews improve online shopping?
John Talbott is the director for the Center of Education and Research in Retail at the Kelley School of Business at Indiana University. Talbott states truthful reviews are an important factor for consumers who rely on the validity of...
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Be Well: How Rising Interest Impacts Corporate Default Rates
Be Well: How Rising Interest Impacts Corporate Default Rates
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Smokey 'wine taint' may ruin your wine but you won't know until you taste it
Wildfires are threatening B.C. communities and its wine industry. When smoke settles on grapes, it can ruin a crop as there are few ways to salvage the smoke-tainted fruit. But if it ends up in wine — it’s not likely to be reflected on...
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Smoky 'wine taint' may ruin your wine but you won't know until you taste it
Wildfires are threatening B.C. communities and its wine industry. When smoke settles on grapes, it can ruin a crop as there are few ways to salvage the smoke-tainted fruit. But if it ends up in wine — it’s not likely to be reflected on...
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Brussels wants to relax rules for gene edited crops
The changes could see some plants become more resistant to climate change phenomena, such as drought and heatwaves.
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Ontario begins producer-pay recycling. But is it enough to increase uptake?
Ontario shifted responsibility for the blue box recycling program to packaging producers on July 1. The goal is to improve recycling rates by shifting responsibility to the creators of the waste, but some say more needs to be done.
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Clean fuel rules come into effect July 1
New clean fuel regulations will come into effect July 1, but many experts don't expect consumers will see a jump in gas prices for a couple of years.
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The Day Ahead: Earnings, Economic Data, World Food Safety Day
Cheddar News checks in to see what to look out for on The Day Ahead as Campbell Soup and Vera Bradley are due to report earnings while economic data, including the April trade deficit and consumer credit, are slated to be released. And...
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U.S. Consumer Complaints Report Released
The Consumer Federation of America released its annual list of top complaints filed with consumer agencies across the country.
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WestJet cancels flights ahead of pilot strike deadline
With pilots potentially going on strike within a day, WestJet has already cancelled dozens of flights. Analysts say the cancellations could be a negotiating tactic. The pilots want better pay while the airline says it would end up...
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This Week's Top Stories: Disney Down, Buffett Warning & Alphabet From A to I
The Week's Top Stories is a guided tour through the biggest market stories of the week, from winning stocks to brutal dips to the facts and forecasts generating buzz on Wall Street.