Ben Shimkus

New York

Consumer Reporter at Daily Mail

Staff Writer at The US Sun, freelance at https://t.co/qhfxZMsuDd and Rolling Stone | former professional performer | NYU Grad Journalism student | views are my own

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First inflation report since tariffs announced

1 day ago | dailymail.co.uk | Ben Shimkus

First inflation report since tariffs announcedBy BEN SHIMKUS, CONSUMER REPORTER FOR DAILYMAIL.COM Published: 10:08 EDT, 13 May 2025 | Updated: 10:09 EDT, 13 May 2025 Advertisement This morning’s consumer-price index dropped with a sigh of economic relief — and a dash of anxiety. Prices rose 2.3 percent in April compared to a year ago, according to the Department of Labor. Economists were predicting prices to rise by 2.4 percent.
First inflation report since tariffs announced

1 day ago | thisismoney.co.uk | Ben Shimkus

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First inflation report since tariffs announced stuns Wall Street

1 day ago | dailymail.co.uk | Ben Shimkus

BREAKING NEWSFirst inflation report since tariffs announced stuns Wall StreetBy BEN SHIMKUS, CONSUMER REPORTER FOR DAILYMAIL.COM Published: 08:45 EDT, 13 May 2025 | Updated: 09:03 EDT, 13 May 2025 This morning’s consumer-price index dropped with a sigh of economic relief — and a dash of anxiety. Prices rose 2.3 percent in April compared to a year ago, according to the Department of Labor. Economists were predicting prices to rise by 2.4 percent.
Joann's competitor continues operations amid 800 store closures

1 day ago | dailymail.co.uk | Ben Shimkus

Joann's competitor continues operations amid 800 store closuresBy BEN SHIMKUS, CONSUMER REPORTER FOR DAILYMAIL.COM Published: 06:45 EDT, 13 May 2025 | Updated: 06:45 EDT, 13 May 2025 Advertisement Joann's biggest rival is working to pilfer shoppers, even before the glitter settles on the major craft chain's bankruptcy. Michaels, which operates over 1,000 stores nationwide, is positioning itself as the new home for knitters, sewers, and DIY diehards.
Joann's competitor shows no mercy as it tries to pilfer company's shoppers amid 800-store closure

2 days ago | dailymail.co.uk | Ben Shimkus

Joann's competitor shows no mercy as it tries to pilfer company's shoppers amid 800-store closureBy BEN SHIMKUS, CONSUMER REPORTER FOR DAILYMAIL.COM Published: 00:56 EDT, 13 May 2025 | Updated: 00:56 EDT, 13 May 2025 Joann's biggest rival is working to pilfer shoppers, even before the glitter settles on the major craft chain's bankruptcy. Michaels, which operates over 1,000 stores nationwide, is positioning itself as the new home for knitters, sewers, and DIY diehards.
US's No 2 hotel chain sparks fury by cancelling room and selling it back to customer for 4x the price: 'Fraud'

2 days ago | dailymail.co.uk | Ben Shimkus

A customer was stoked to find below-market-rate prices for his upcoming Super Bowl trip. But he says the company rescinded the unbelievable offer. The football fan and Hilton Honors Diamond member allegedly snagged a room in a Canopy by Hilton hotel in San Francisco during the upcoming 2026 Super Bowl for just $288, according to View From The Wing. Reaching Diamond status typically requires 60 nights, 30 stays, or 120,000 base points in a calendar year. It's Hilton's top customer loyalty tier.
Car dubbed the 'worst in history' is making a comeback

2 days ago | dailymail.co.uk | Ben Shimkus

Car dubbed the 'worst in history' is making a comebackBy BEN SHIMKUS, CONSUMER REPORTER FOR DAILYMAIL.COM Published: 10:28 EDT, 12 May 2025 | Updated: 10:28 EDT, 12 May 2025 Advertisement A dirt-cheap car practically laughed out of the US decades ago is making a surprise comeback Yugo, a two-door European hatchback that ceased US sales in the 1990s, just released pictures of an upcoming model. The company hasn't produced any vehicles since 2008.
Auto reviewer shreds 'dumb' car features nobody wanted

3 days ago | dailymail.co.uk | Ben Shimkus

Car companies are spending billions to pack vehicles with more screens, sensors, and semi-intelligent assistants. Some of it works: adaptive cruise control, automatic child locks and phone mirroring have made driving safer and more family-friendly. But much of it is 'just dumb.' That's the opinion of Kristen Brown, who has driven hundreds of vehicles — from rugged off-roaders to bloated minivans — for outlets like A Girls Guide to Cars.
America's worst car, which once served as a cautionary tale for automakers, is making a comeback

3 days ago | dailymail.co.uk | Ben Shimkus

A dirt-cheap car practically laughed out of the US decades ago is making a surprise comebackYugo, a two-door European hatchback that ceased US sales in the 1990s, just released pictures of an upcoming model. The company hasn't produced any vehicles since 2008. The potential revival comes after decades as an American punchline. In the 1980s, Yugo hit US dealerships with huge fanfare. The hatchback was a simple, small car that boasted a sub-$4,000 price and a tiny engine.
Wall Street's surprising verdict on companies who ditched DEI

4 days ago | dailymail.co.uk | Ben Shimkus

Corporate America may be retreating from diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) — but Wall Street hasn’t joined the exodus. When President Donald Trump re-entered the White House in January, several companies responded with sweeping shifts to their corporate policies. DEI programs, which Trump slammed as 'woke,' were among the first to go.