Retail Sales Fall Sharply As Trump Tariffs Hurt Consumer Spending In May Retail Sales Fall Sharply As Trump Tariffs Hurt Consumer Spending In May Retail Sales Fall Sharply As Trump Tariffs Hurt Consumer Spending In May
Retail Sales Fall Sharply As Trump Tariffs Hurt Consumer Spending In May US retail sales fell more than expected in May as consumers pulled back on spending amid rising economic anxiety fueled by President Donald Trump's tariffs. Seasonally adjusted sales dropped 0.9% in May to $715.4 billion, the US Census Bureau said on Tuesday, June 17. That was even worse than the 0.6% decline forecasted by the Dow Jones consensus, CNBC reported. The tumble followed a downward revision for April, which is now listed as a 0.1% decrease. Compared to last May, sales were up 3.3%, but momentum appears to be slowing. The steepest decline came from a…
Major Home Goods Chain Declares Bankruptcy, Blames Trump Tariffs: See List Of Closing Stores Major Home Goods Chain Declares Bankruptcy, Blames Trump Tariffs: See List Of Closing Stores Major Home Goods Chain Declares Bankruptcy, Blames Trump Tariffs: See List Of Closing Stores
Major Home Goods Chain Declares Bankruptcy, Blames Trump Tariffs: See List Of Closing Stores A popular home goods retailer is declaring bankruptcy, citing President Donald Trump’s sweeping tariffs and a significant drop in consumer spending. At Home has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, the Dallas-area company announced on Monday, June 16. The retailer said it reached a deal with lenders to eliminate nearly $2 billion in debt and receive a $200 million capital infusion. The move will allow At Home to continue operating during the court-supervised restructuring process. "We are continuing to offer the home furnishing pairings that customers expect to find at our store…
45 Sickened, 16 Hospitalized As Salmonella Outbreak In Cucumbers Expands To 18 States 45 Sickened, 16 Hospitalized As Salmonella Outbreak In Cucumbers Expands To 18 States 45 Sickened, 16 Hospitalized As Salmonella Outbreak In Cucumbers Expands To 18 States
45 Sickened, 16 Hospitalized As Salmonella Outbreak In Cucumbers Expands To 18 States A Salmonella outbreak linked to a cucumber producer has now expanded to 18 states with 45 illnesses and 16 hospitalizations now reported. The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued a new recall for Bedner Growers cucumbers on Friday, May 30.  The recalled cucumbers, grown in Boynton Beach, Florida, and distributed by Fresh Start Produce Sales, were shipped to retailers, distribution centers, wholesalers, and food service dealers from Tuesday, April 29, to Monday, May 19. The products were labeled as either being “supers,” “selects,” or “plains." Target had issued…
Chemistry Council Lobbyists Skirt Campaign Finance Laws: Rivertowns Activists Fight Back Chemistry Council Lobbyists Skirt Campaign Finance Laws: Rivertowns Activists Fight Back Chemistry Council Lobbyists Skirt Campaign Finance Laws: Rivertowns Activists Fight Back
Chemistry Council Lobbyists Skirt Campaign Finance Laws: Rivertowns Activists Fight Back In a David and Goliath standoff, 33 members of Beyond Plastics’s Lower Westchester Chapter, mostly Rivertowns residents, and 250 recycling and plastic reduction advocates met in Albany on May 7th to challenge industry lobbyists and encourage State legislators to Put People over Plastics. The group is fighting for passage of the NYS Packaging Reduction & Recycling Infrastructure Act (PRRIA) even as industry lobbyists try their best to kill it. With a strong PRRIA, New York has an opportunity to address the monumental scourge of plastic pollution and lead the nation in reducing wasteful si…
‘Most Wanted’ Duo With 31 Warrants Busted After Bold Theft Spree In Westminster: Police ‘Most Wanted’ Duo With 31 Warrants Busted After Bold Theft Spree In Westminster: Police ‘Most Wanted’ Duo With 31 Warrants Busted After Bold Theft Spree In Westminster: Police
‘Most Wanted’ Duo With 31 Warrants Busted After Bold Theft Spree In Westminster: Police They weren’t just wanted — they were wanted everywhere. Two Maryland men with 31 active arrest warrants between them were finally caught after a brazen theft spree that saw them ransack a Target and nearly strike pedestrians while fleeing a Walmart in Carroll County, police in Westminster said. Laron L. Colbert, 43, of Arnold, and Daniel O. Corona, 41, of Dundalk, were arrested this week after Westminster Police say they tried pulling off a daylight smash-and-grab at Target on Malcolm Drive — then nearly pulled off a second heist minutes later at the nearby Walmart on Woodward Road. Around…
Trump Reignites Trade War With EU, Threatens Apple With iPhone Tariffs Trump Reignites Trade War With EU, Threatens Apple With iPhone Tariffs Trump Reignites Trade War With EU, Threatens Apple With iPhone Tariffs
Trump Reignites Trade War With EU, Threatens Apple With iPhone Tariffs President Donald Trump issued new tariff threats against the European Union and Apple, relaunching trade feuds that have shaken the US economy throughout 2025. Trump threatened the EU with a 50% tariff in a post on his social media platform Truth Social on Friday, May 23. He claimed the higher duties would go into effect on Sunday, June 1. The President accused the EU of being "difficult to deal with" in trade negotiations. "Our discussions with them are going nowhere!" Trump posted. "Therefore, I am recommending a straight 50% Tariff on the European Union, starting on June 1, 2025. There …
Target Sales Slump Amid Boycotts Over DEI Policy Changes, Trump's Tariffs Raising Some Prices Target Sales Slump Amid Boycotts Over DEI Policy Changes, Trump's Tariffs Raising Some Prices Target Sales Slump Amid Boycotts Over DEI Policy Changes, Trump's Tariffs Raising Some Prices
Target Sales Slump Amid Boycotts Over DEI Policy Changes, Trump's Tariffs Raising Some Prices Target's sales have fallen through the start of 2025 amid President Donald Trump's sweeping tariffs, falling consumer confidence, and boycotts over the retailer's diversity program rollback. Target reported that net sales dropped 2.8% in the first quarter of 2025 compared to the prior year. Despite digital sales rising 4.7%, in-store sales plummeted 5.7%, causing total transactions to fall 2.4%. Chief financial officer Jim Lee said Target is expecting similar sales drops throughout 2025. "For the full year, we believe it's prudent to plan for a low single-digit decline in our sales, i…
More Amputated Fingertips Reported, Forcing Massive Cooler Recall To Expand More Amputated Fingertips Reported, Forcing Massive Cooler Recall To Expand More Amputated Fingertips Reported, Forcing Massive Cooler Recall To Expand
More Amputated Fingertips Reported, Forcing Massive Cooler Recall To Expand Igloo has expanded a major recall after dozens of new reports of severe fingertip injuries tied to its rolling coolers. Igloo Products Corp. is recalling about 130,000 more coolers, the Consumer Product Safety Commission said on Thursday, May 8. The latest recall brings the total number of affected coolers to nearly 1.2 million. The first recall was issued for 1,060,000 Igloo coolers back in February. In total, the company has received 78 injury reports, 26 of which involved fingertip amputations, bone fractures, or deep cuts, according to the CPSC. The problem stems fr…
Target Will Pay You To Trade In Your Old Car Seats In NJ: Here's How To Participate Target Will Pay You To Trade In Your Old Car Seats In NJ: Here's How To Participate Target Will Pay You To Trade In Your Old Car Seats In NJ: Here's How To Participate
Target Will Pay You To Trade In Your Old Car Seats In NJ: Here's How To Participate Got an old car seat collecting dust? Target is running a nationwide car seat trade-in event this week, and shoppers across the U.S. can score 20% off a new one just for recycling the old. According to Target’s website, guests can drop off used, expired, or damaged car seats at most Target stores from Sunday, May 4 to Sunday, May 10. In return, you can receive a 20% Target Circle™ Bonus toward a new car seat, base, travel system, stroller, or select baby gear. Accepted items include infant seats, boosters, bases, and convertible models. To redeem the offer, shoppers must scan the QR cod…
Exploding Lids Burn 100+ People, Sparking Recall Of 1.85M Pressure Cookers Exploding Lids Burn 100+ People, Sparking Recall Of 1.85M Pressure Cookers Exploding Lids Burn 100+ People, Sparking Recall Of 1.85M Pressure Cookers
Exploding Lids Burn 100+ People, Sparking Recall Of 1.85M Pressure Cookers Meal prep turned dangerous for more than 100 people after pressure cooker lids flew open, sending scalding food flying. SharkNinja is recalling about 1,846,400 of its Foodi OP300 Series Multi-Function Pressure Cookers, the Consumer Product Safety Commission said on Thursday, May 1. About 184,240 pressure cookers were also sold in Canada. The CPSC said 106 people reported burn injuries. More than 50 victims suffered second- or third-degree burns to their faces or bodies. The hazard stems from a defect that allows the lid to open while pressure is still inside, causi…
Baby, Toddler Stabbed In Brutal Abingdon Attack; Manhunt Underway: Sheriff Baby, Toddler Stabbed In Brutal Abingdon Attack; Manhunt Underway: Sheriff Baby, Toddler Stabbed In Brutal Abingdon Attack; Manhunt Underway: Sheriff
Baby, Toddler Stabbed In Brutal Abingdon Attack; Manhunt Underway: Sheriff An infant and a toddler were among five people injured during a brutal stabbing spree inside a Maryland home, and the suspect is still on the run, authorities said. Harford County Sheriff's deputies were called around 7:15 a.m. Sunday, April 27, to a home on Deerhill Circle in Abingdon for a domestic incident, according to the Sheriff's Office. When deputies arrived, they found two victims outside the residence and three more inside — including an 8-month-old baby and a 2-year-old child. The other victims were identified as Zeenat Jahan, 19, Rehana Rashid, 66, and Sana Zahid, 36. Official…
Man Hiding In Clothing Rack At Reston Target Sexually Assaulted Woman: Police Man Hiding In Clothing Rack At Reston Target Sexually Assaulted Woman: Police Man Hiding In Clothing Rack At Reston Target Sexually Assaulted Woman: Police
Man Hiding In Clothing Rack At Reston Target Sexually Assaulted Woman: Police A man is behind bars after allegedly hiding inside a clothing rack and sexually assaulting a shopper at a Target in Virginia, police said. Officers were called around 1:45 p.m. Monday, April 14, to the store in the 12100 block of Sunset Hills Road in Reston, according to the Fairfax County Police Department. Detectives said the suspect, 24-year-old Jonathan David Bavon, who has no fixed address, was found hiding inside a clothing rack after he “inappropriately touched” a victim inside the store. Bavon was arrested at the scene and taken to the Fairfax County Adult Detention Center, where h…