Megan Garcia+FollowSave A Lot’s Back—What Happened?Save A Lot is making a comeback in Akron after a wild ride with a former store owner who tried to rebrand their shops. After some legal drama, Save A Lot won in court and is reopening stores under its original name. For shoppers, this means more spots to grab affordable groceries again—plus, they’re giving back to the local food bank. So if you missed those Save A Lot deals, they’re back on the shelves! #Business #LocalBusiness #GroceryDeals10Share
Nicole Washington+FollowCostco’s Big Expansion: What’s In It for You?Heads up, Costco fans! The warehouse giant is opening seven new stores next month across the US, Canada, and Mexico, with even more on the way by 2025. Why should you care? More locations mean shorter drives for those $1.50 hot dogs and bulk bargains. Plus, Costco’s rolling out tech upgrades for faster checkouts and letting you split big buys into payments online. More convenience, more savings, and less waiting in line—sounds like a win for your wallet and your weekend plans! #Business #LocalBusiness #CostcoFinds31Share
Jasmine Rush+FollowCostco’s Auto-Renew Drama: What’s Up?Heads up, Costco fans! There’s a lawsuit brewing over how Costco renews memberships—some folks say they got charged without realizing it. If the court sides with shoppers, you might start seeing more renewal reminders (and maybe a few extra clicks to keep your perks). Pro tip: double-check your account settings so you’re not surprised by a charge. This could also mean price changes or fewer freebies down the road, so stay alert! #Business #LocalBusiness #Costco42Share
Nicole Washington+FollowWater Tower Place Is Downsizing—Here’s WhyRemember when Water Tower Place was the spot for a shopping spree? Well, after 50 years, this Chicago icon is shrinking its mall space—soon, only the first three floors will be for shopping. The rest? Offices or something else. Blame it on our Amazon habits, COVID, and a few too many empty stores. But hey, the place still draws a crowd! If you’re nostalgic for mall days, now’s your chance to relive them before more changes roll in. #Business #LocalBusiness #Chicago00Share
Bryan Grant+FollowRite Aid Scripts Headed to CVS—What Now?Heads up if you get your meds at Rite Aid: lots of their prescriptions are moving to CVS as Rite Aid shutters stores after filing for bankruptcy (again). If your usual pharmacy is closing, don’t stress—your prescriptions will be waiting for you at a nearby CVS. The big shift? Fewer Rite Aids, more CVS runs, and maybe a new pharmacist learning your name. Check your new pickup spot before your next refill! #Business #LocalBusiness #PharmacySwitch93Share
christinewhite+FollowJewelry Shopping, But Make It VIPEver wish buying jewelry felt less like a sales pitch and more like a spa day? Embark Fine Jewelry, started by three friends around a kitchen table, is bringing their ultra-personal, concierge-style shopping to Baton Rouge. Think private consults, ear piercings by pros, and price tags for every budget. The big move? They're testing this cozy, high-touch vibe as a blueprint for more stores—so your next jewelry splurge could feel like a treat, not a chore. #Business #LocalBusiness #ShopLocal00Share
Anthony Cook+FollowKroger’s $35M Superstore: Worth the Hype?Heads up, Elizabethtown! Kroger’s dropping a $35 million mega-store with everything from sushi to Starbucks and even a drive-thru pharmacy. While some neighborhoods are bummed about recent Kroger closures, this new spot is all about one-stop shopping convenience. It’s a big move to keep up with rivals like Publix and give shoppers more reasons to stick around. Would you make the switch for a store that has it all? #Business #LocalBusiness #KrogerMarketplace00Share
Megan Garcia+FollowRite Aid Out, Giant Eagle In: Pharmacy ShuffleHeads up if you get your meds at Rite Aid—most Pittsburgh locations are closing after another bankruptcy. Giant Eagle is swooping in to fill the gap, taking over prescriptions and even turning two old Rite Aid spots into their own stand-alone pharmacies. The catch? Those new Giant Eagle pharmacies aren’t in Pittsburgh, but in Cambridge, Ohio and Hollidaysburg, PA. So, if you’re in the ‘Burgh, keep an eye on which pharmacy is still open before your next refill! #Business #LocalBusiness #PharmacyNews00Share
Anthony Cook+FollowWhy My Pharmacy Line Is Suddenly So LongEver wondered why your local pharmacy line is out the door lately? Rite Aid just closed a ton of stores after going bankrupt (again), so now everyone’s prescriptions are piling up at places like Giant Eagle and Walmart. The real kicker? If you don’t drive or your insurance doesn’t work everywhere, you might be stuck. Pro tip: double-check which pharmacies your insurance covers and consider mail-order if you can swing it! #Business #LocalBusiness #PharmacyProblems12Share
john72+FollowPenn Hills Shop N Save Says GoodbyeHeads up, Penn Hills folks: after 34 years, your neighborhood Shop 'n Save is closing up shop. The Hartley family is starting a clearance sale, so now’s the time to snag some deals before the doors shut for good. With rising prices and big-box competition, it’s getting harder for local stores to stick around. If you’ve got Shop 'n Save gift cards, don’t worry—you can still use them at other locations. Time to find a new spot for those last-minute dinner runs! #Business #LocalBusiness #ShopLocal30Share
