Some grocery chains reinstating limits on toilet paper, paper towels amid rising COVID-19 cases

A spokesperson for Kroger, which operates more than 2,000 locations nationwide, said the grocery chain put limits on the essential items “to ensure all customers have access to what they need this holiday season.”

In month of October, shoppers stocked up on ammo

Ammunition flew off store shelves around the country Tuesday as the U.S. headed into the final day of voting.

Netflix is raising its subscription prices

While current Netflix subscribers will see the new prices roll out over the next couple weeks, new subscribers will have to pay the updated fees starting Oct. 29.

Second coronavirus stockpiling wave may be coming — and it goes beyond toilet paper, cleaning supplies

As winter encroaches, more than half of U.S. consumers are considering replenishing their assortment of goods and essential products that they had originally stockpiled during the onset of the coronavirus pandemic earlier this year, according to new research from data-driven technology-enabled services company Inmar Intelligence.

Chipotle now charges extra for tortilla on the side

The restaurant chain seems to have caught on to the fan-favorite hack, which means no more free extra tortillas on the side.

Safeway settles consumer protection case involving price gouging during pandemic

The Contra Costa County District Attorney’s office on Tuesday announced a settlement with Safeway stemming from charges of price gouging during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Cottonelle flushable wipes recalled over bacteria concerns

Cottonelle flushable wipes are facing a recall over concerns they have been contaminated with bacteria. 

Southwest to begin non-stop service from Oakland to Palm Springs

The flights will depart Oakland at 9 a.m. and 6:45 p.m., with returning flights from Palm Springs arriving back in Oakland at 10 a.m. and 5:50 p.m.

Indoor dining poses challenges for businesses and workers alike

Restaurant workers say they don’t feel safe with the shift to indoor dining, and feel trapped because they probably can’t collect unemployment if they quit.