Retail’s tax-refund camouflage starts to wear off
Retailers had a healthy first quarter but fear things may taper off in the spring
James R. Hood
National Recall Roundup, May 29
FDA — Significant Recent Food Safety Alerts
Snack mix products recalled over potential health risk
John B. Sanfilippo & Son voluntarily recalled certain snack mix products due to a potential health risk. Consumers should review lot numbers and product information in the FDA notice. (U.S. Food and Drug Administration)
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Credit-card debt hits $1.25 trillion as families slip into ‘survival debt’
Brands shrinking sizes, expanding value packs to hang onto customers
Foreclosures at highest level in six years, mortgage rates stuck at 6.53%, Realtors bailing out
Metros in Florida and Texas saw the largest increases in foreclosure rates
Scammers hijack real hotel bookings in global travel fraud scheme, researchers warn
Cybercriminals are using stolen hotel reservation details to send highly convincing phishing messages that appear to come from real hotels and booking sites
National Recall Roundup — May 28
Dressers, recliners, blankets are all on the danger list today
Vermont becomes first state to ban paraquat weedkiller tied to Parkinson’s disease
The chemical remains legal nationwide despite being banned in more than 70 countries