Arlington, VA
Business
Trump Imposes Sweeping Tariffs Amid Economic Fears, Says US Was 'Raped' By Trade Partners Trump Imposes Sweeping Tariffs Amid Economic Fears, Says US Was 'Raped' By Trade Partners
Trump Imposes Sweeping Tariffs Amid Economic Fears, Says US Was 'Raped' By Trade Partners President Donald Trump has announced sweeping new tariffs, accusing allies and adversaries of looting the US economy, despite consumer confidence sinking domestically and growing recession fears. Trump revealed the tariffs during a news conference in the Rose Garden at the White House on Wednesday, April 2. The President called the day "liberation day," alluding to what he claims is a trade imbalance caused by his predecessors. The new measures impose a baseline 10% tariff on all imports. Those will begin on Saturday, April 5, according to the White House. Sharply higher rates for dozens o…

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by Chris Spiker
Harrisburg, PA
Business
NFL Star Micah Parsons Welcomes Academy Sports To Harrisburg With Shopping Spree For 100 Kids NFL Star Micah Parsons Welcomes Academy Sports To Harrisburg With Shopping Spree For 100 Kids
NFL Star Micah Parsons Welcomes Academy Sports To Harrisburg With Shopping Spree For 100 Kids A sporting goods chain marked a major milestone with some football star power when the company opened its first locations in Pennsylvania and Maryland. Academy Sports + Outdoors now has more than 300 stores in 21 states, the company said in a news release on Thursday, Mar. 27. The chain opened its first two PA locations in Harrisburg and York, along with the first MD store in Hagerstown. Dallas Cowboys linebacker Micah Parsons appeared at the opening in his native Harrisburg. The four-time Pro Bowler and former Penn State star led 100 kids through the aisles, helping them pick out their fav…

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by Chris Spiker
Alexandria, VA
Business
Recall Issued For Tostitos Chips Sold In 13 States, Including Virginia Recall Issued For Tostitos Chips Sold In 13 States, Including Virginia
Recall Issued For Tostitos Chips Sold In 13 States, Including Virginia Shoppers in more than a dozen states are being urged to check their snack shelves following a new safety alert involving a popular brand of tortilla chips. Frito-Lay has issued a voluntary recall of a limited number of 13-ounce bags of Tostitos Cantina Traditional Yellow Corn Tortilla Chips after it was discovered the bags may contain nacho cheese chips with undeclared milk.  The company said people with a milk allergy or severe sensitivity could face a serious or life-threatening reaction if they consume the product. The impacted chips were distributed through retail and e-commerce c…

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by Joe Lombardi
Yonkers, NY
Business
New Store To Open At Cross County Center In Yonkers: Here's When New Store To Open At Cross County Center In Yonkers: Here's When
New Store To Open At Cross County Center In Yonkers: Here's When A new storefront known for its popular "blind box" items is set to open at Cross County Center later this month.  Popular lifestyle retailer MINISO will hold a grand opening for its new store at 8000 Mall Walk on Saturday, March 29 at 11 a.m., Cross County Center representatives announced on Thursday, March 27.  The global brand, known for its playful mix of plushies, collectibles, and home goods, will open its 3,912-square-foot store directly across from Champs in the heart of the Yonkers shopping center.  MINISO/Cross County Center To celebrate the grand opening, the fir…

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by Ben Crnic
Fairfax, VA
Business
Dollar Tree Sells VA-Based Family Dollar For $1B As Tariffs, Online Rivals Slam Discount Chains Dollar Tree Sells VA-Based Family Dollar For $1B As Tariffs, Online Rivals Slam Discount Chains
Dollar Tree Sells Va-based Family Dollar For $1B As Tariffs, Online Rivals Slam Discount Chains Family Dollar is being sold for $1 billion — about one-ninth of what Dollar Tree paid for it a decade ago — as discount chains nationwide face fierce online competition and President Donald Trump's tariff threats. Dollar Tree will offload Family Dollar to Brigade Capital Management and Macellum Capital Management, the company said in a news release on Wednesday, Mar. 26. The deal follows a full review of strategic alternatives and is expected to close later this spring. Family Dollar will stay headquartered in Chesapeake, Virginia. The chain's current president Jason Nordin w…

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by Chris Spiker
Oyster Bay, NY
Business
Trendy Retailer Opens First East Coast Store In Greenvale: What Shoppers Can Expect Trendy Retailer Opens First East Coast Store In Greenvale: What Shoppers Can Expect
Trendy Retailer Opens First East Coast Store In Greenvale: What Shoppers Can Expect A growing retail brand known that aims to turn shopping into an experience is arriving on Long Island. Uncharted officially opened its first East Coast store in Greenvale, the chain said in a news release on Tuesday, Mar. 25. The shop is located in Green Cove Plaza at 90 Northern Boulevard. Backed by The Paper Store, Uncharted debuted in the Chicago suburbs in the fall of 2024 and quickly became the top-performing store in the company's portfolio. "Greenvale's vibrant community made it the perfect choice for Uncharted's East Coast debut," said Tom Anderson, president and CEO of The Paper S…

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by Chris Spiker
Glastonbury, CT
Business
Trader Joe's Bringing Back Internet-Chic Mini Totes: How You Can Get Yours Trader Joe's Bringing Back Internet-Chic Mini Totes: How You Can Get Yours
Trader Joe's Bringing Back Internet-Chic Mini Totes: How You Can Get Yours The viral mini canvas tote bags at Trader Joe's are returning with a spring twist. Trader Joe's will resume selling the limited-edition bags at stores nationwide, a company spokesperson confirmed to the Daily Voice on Monday, Mar. 24. The totes will be $2.99, coming in new pastel shades of blue, pink, purple, and green. The spokesperson said the exact date the bags will be available will vary by store but TODAY.com reported the totes will be for sale as soon as April. "If customers have any questions about product availability, they can ask any crew member in their neighborhood s…

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by Chris Spiker
Hartford, CT
Business
Forever 21 Collapses: Bankruptcy Forces US Stores To Shut Down, Reports Say Forever 21 Collapses: Bankruptcy Forces US Stores To Shut Down, Reports Say
Forever 21 Collapses: Bankruptcy Forces US Stores To Shut Down, Reports Say Forever 21 is going out of business in the US after struggling against online rivals Shein and Temu, according to reports. Forever 21 filed for bankruptcy protection for the second time in six years and has already started liquidation sales at more than 350 stores, CNBC reported. Its US operations are expected to shut down entirely unless a buyer steps in. Sparc Group, Forever 21's operator, had been searching for a buyer for months and contacted more than 200 potential bidders. Court filings show that 30 parties signed confidentiality agreements, but no viable deal materialized. Talks wit…

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by Chris Spiker
Hartford, CT
Business
Dollar General Closing 140+ Stores, Profits Drop As Retailers Struggle Nationwide Dollar General Closing 140+ Stores, Profits Drop As Retailers Struggle Nationwide
Dollar General Closing 140+ Stores, Profits Drop As Retailers Struggle Nationwide Dollar General will close more than 140 stores after a sharp drop in profits, marking a shift in strategy as the discount retailer faces rising costs and changing consumer habits. Dollar General will shut down at least 96 Dollar General locations and 45 pOpshelf stores in 2025, the company said in a news release on Thursday, Mar. 13. There are about 20,434 Dollar General stores and 231 pOpshelf locations, according to data company ScrapeHero. Another six pOpshelf stores will be converted into Dollar General locations. "As we look to build on the substantial progress we made …

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by Chris Spiker
Hartford, CT
Business
CVS To Open Pharmacy-Only Locations Amid Store Closings, Corporate Layoffs CVS To Open Pharmacy-Only Locations Amid Store Closings, Corporate Layoffs
CVS To Open Pharmacy-Only Locations Amid Store Closings, Corporate Layoffs CVS is rolling out a new wave of smaller-format pharmacies in select communities nationwide as it tries to adapt to changes in the retail world. CVS plans to open at least a dozen of these compact pharmacies nationwide in 2025, a spokesperson confirmed to Daily Voice on Monday, Mar. 10. The pharmacy-only locations aim to improve access to medications, immunizations, and pharmacist-provided health care services. Each location will average less than 5,000 square feet, with a full-service pharmacy and a limited selection of over-the-counter products tailored to a community. "By taki…

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by Chris Spiker
Norwalk, CT
News
Grocery Shoppers Pivot As Inflation Reshapes Spending Grocery Shoppers Pivot As Inflation Reshapes Spending
Grocery Shoppers Pivot As Inflation Reshapes Spending As inflation continues to strain household budgets, consumers are scaling back purchases of both name-brand and private-label snacks and drinks.  TreeHouse Foods, a leading manufacturer of private-label products for major retailers like Walmart and Trader Joe’s, is now feeling the pinch, according to a report by The Wall Street Journal.  After initially benefiting from consumers shifting toward budget-friendly options, TreeHouse is now seeing slower sales growth as rising costs for essentials like coffee and eggs impact spending, the outlet said. Once a growth driver, private-lab…

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by Joe Lombardi
Shelton, CT
Readers Choice
Best Secondhand Clothing Store In Fairfield County In 2024: Around The Rosy Best Secondhand Clothing Store In Fairfield County In 2024: Around The Rosy
Best Secondhand Clothing Store In Fairfield County In 2024: Around The Rosy We are thrilled to announce that Around the Rosy has been named Best Secondhand Clothing Store in Fairfield County in the 2024 Daily Voice Readers' Choice Awards! According to its website, Around the Rosy specializes in high-quality, upscale children's clothing, offering an impressive selection of well-known boutique brands.  Per its website, the store also features a variety of beloved local favorites, including Vineyard Vines, Crewcuts, Ralph Lauren, Hannah Anderson, Tea, Mini Boden, and Kissy Kissy. The 2024 Daily Voice Readers' Choice contest to name the Best of the Best in…

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