- Bristol has become the first UK city to ban fast-fashion adverts on council-owned billboards — the move also blocks ads for non-electric cars, flights and cruise holidays.
- The ban applies to bus stops and some city-centre screens, and specifically targets fast-fashion tactics (Black Friday, "drops", influencer promos) to reduce exposure to "high‑carbon" products.
- The council expects about £80,000 a year in lost ad income; Greens hailed it as a climate win while at least one Conservative councillor warned it could be a slippery slope.
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- A Birmingham woman found hairs in an Aldi chicken caesar dip while buying “recovery food” for her partner in hospital and was disgusted.
- She was more upset by Aldi’s reply including an AI prompt line (“Make it short and concise…”) and no clear apology, calling it inauthentic.
- Aldi said the response fell below its standards, apologised and has contacted her directly to resolve the issue.
- In 2014 employees and customers launched an unprecedented walkout and boycott to reinstate CEO Artie T., turning him into a New England folk hero and prompting a $1.6B buyback.
- A decade of debt and family infighting culminated in 2024–26 with the board ousting Artie T. again; a Delaware court upheld the firing amid a bitter governance battle.
- Market Basket remains profitable and busy, but some shoppers report small declines in service and feel — leaving the chain’s long-term identity uncertain.
- Labor Day weekend brings big sales—prime time for mattresses, grills and other big-ticket finds.
- NBC’s Christine Romans recommends where to shop and what to prioritize for the best deals.
- Maximize savings with browser extensions, price‑tracking tools and store loyalty programs.
- Labor Day sales are right around the corner, with big discounts likely on seasonal and big-ticket items.
- NBC’s chief business correspondent Christine Romans stops by TODAY to highlight the top items and stores to watch for the best deals.
- She also shares practical tips for snagging the lowest prices — handy to know before you shop.
- Young people are driving a boom in estate sales — searches for "how to find estate sales near me" are up 60% this year.
- Competition is fierce: buyers are signing up days in advance to score bargains and unique finds.
- NBC's Christine Romans reports for TODAY on the trend and why estate sales are catching on with younger shoppers.
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