Consumer News: Kia recalling some vehicles for fire risk, Chipotle offering a limited edition menu item and more!
Kia is recalling nearly 380,000 SUV’s and sedans that could be at risk for catching fire.
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Disney to close at least 60 of its stores in North America
Disney is closing at least 60 of its stores by the end of the year. The Walt Disney company said it is dramatically downsizing its chain of Disney Stores in North America by about 35%, due to more people shopping online, because of the pandemic.
Consumer News: Consumer spending on the rise, oil prices jump and more!
American consumer spending jumped in the month of January. Spending increased by 2.4% last month, the biggest jump since June, thanks to stimulus checks. Incomes also rose 10% in January, which is the biggest increase since April of last year.
Consumer News: Costco raising its minimum wage, tips to get your finances in order and more!
Costco is raising its minimum wage to $16 an hour.
Consumer News: Instacart partnering with Walgreens, a new vehicle from Kia and more!
A month after the GameStop trading frenzy, the company is looking for a new CFO.
Consumer News: A cheaper Peloton, Six Flags reopening parks and more!
The Cherokee Nation is asking Jeep to stop using its tribe’s name on its SUV’s.
Consumer News: Gas prices going up, getting paid to sleep and more!
If you’re filling up at the pump this week, gas prices are on the rise.
Consumer News: Retail sales jump, Kendall Jenner’s new tequila brand and more!
The Internal Revenue Service says it has sent out all 147 million checks from the December stimulus package.
Consumer News: Shamrock Shakes are back, Kroger working on at-home COVID-19 tests and more!
Now that Valentine’s Day is over, some restaurants are already getting ready for St. Patrick’s Day, including McDonalds.
Consumer News: Free wings from Hooters, Uber losses during the pandemic and more!
You could get 10 free wings from Hooters this Valentine’s Day, if you destroy a picture of your ex. Every year, Hooters has a “Shred Your Ex” event on Valentine’s Day, meaning you can bring in a picture of your ex and put it through their shredders.
