Lucille Barilla

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Trader Joe’s Launches Copycat Version of Discontinued Starbucks Favorite

3 days ago | retailwire.com | Lucille Barilla

Image Courtesy of Trader Joe’sMay 12, 2025Lucille BarillaTrader Joe’s has released a dupe of a popular, discontinued Starbucks beverage. The retailer introduced its Sparkling Matcha Lemonade in late April, and social media has declared that the Trader Joe’s drink is a dupe of an item eliminated from Starbucks’ menu, its Iced Matcha Lemonade. The Instagram page Trader Joe’s Treasure Hunt shared details of the beverage.
Walmart’s National Pet Month Celebration Is Here and It's Paw-sitively Amazing

3 days ago | retailwire.com | Lucille Barilla

Courtesy of WalmartMay 12, 2025Lucille BarillaMay is National Pet Month, and Walmart is celebrating customers’ four-legged family members by making it easier and more affordable to do so. Walmart is offering pet owners major savings all month long, building on its everyday low prices with even more budget-friendly deals. To make it happen, the retailer partnered with trusted suppliers and the animal welfare organization Best Friends Animal Society to enhance value and promote pet well-being.
Urgent Alert: Dozens of Products From Fresh and Ready Foods Recalled Over Listeria Risk

3 days ago | retailwire.com | Lucille Barilla

©zimmytws via Canva.comMay 12, 2025Lucille BarillaDue to a Listeria outbreak, a Los Angeles company has pulled dozens of ready-made meals from shelves. The products are sold under the following names: Fresh & Ready Foods, City Point Market Fresh Food to Go, and Fresh Take Crave Away. A comprehensive list of 86 affected food items can be found in an FDA press release. The Los Angeles Times reported that federal regulators found a strain of Listeria on the equipment used to produce the products.
White Castle Rolls Back Slider Prices to 2012 in Bold Value Play

6 days ago | retailwire.com | Lucille Barilla

wolterke/Depositphotos.comMay 9, 2025Lucille BarillaWhite Castle has rolled back the cost of its sliders to 2012 prices in an unprecedented, budget-busting move to drive store traffic and build customer trust. According to a company press release, a pack of six sliders will cost just $4. This means each slider is priced at 67 cents, less than the menu listing of the brand’s Original Sliders 13 years ago. This deal kicks off May 9 in all markets except Florida, per the release.
Popeyes' Response to New Pope Annoucement Has Fans Roaring With Laughter

6 days ago | retailwire.com | Lucille Barilla

Image Courtesy of PopeyesMay 9, 2025Lucille BarillaAs Pope Leo XIV takes the helm of the Catholic Church, Popeyes’ reaction to the news has some fans roaring with laughter. Its witty remarks took the internet by storm just moments after the papal appointment. The restaurant wasted no time joining the online chatter about the new pope. It served up a cheeky take on the news that added a dash of irony to the holy appointment.
Target's Newest Viral Tote Bag Is a Bogg Bag Dupe, Perfect for Mother's Day Gifting

6 days ago | retailwire.com | Lucille Barilla

Image Courtesy of TargetMay 9, 2025Lucille BarillaAs the warmer weather approaches, Target has ramped up its summer line of accessories. This year, on its shelves is a new bag eerily similar to the very pricey Bogg Bags that took the internet by storm in 2020. The Instagram page Target Gems shared a video of the multicolored assortment of totes on the shelves of the Bullseye store. The company’s brand is called Sun Squad, and the bag retails for $15, while Bogg Bags retail for around $100.
Walmart Launches Powerful ‘Grow With US’ Program To Empower Small Businesses

1 week ago | retailwire.com | Lucille Barilla

Courtesy of WalmartMay 8, 2025Lucille BarillaWalmart is strengthening its commitment to American-made products with new initiatives like the Grow with US program. Per a press release, this effort by the superstore supports small businesses by offering valuable tools, resources, and opportunities to help them succeed and grow. By expanding access to the retailer’s nationwide network, the program helps local entrepreneurs bring their products to more customers while boosting the U.S. economy.
Outback Steakhouse Serves up Indulgent Menu To Spoil Mom on Mother's Day

1 week ago | retailwire.com | Lucille Barilla

Photo courtesy of Outback SteakhouseMay 8, 2025Lucille BarillaOutback Steakhouse is ready to spoil mothers with indulgent meals for Mother’s Day. According to a press release, Outback Steakhouse is offering a special Mother’s Day menu designed to make moms feel celebrated. The limited-time menu features popular favorites, including Bloomin’ Fried Shrimp, Wedge Salad, and Lobster Tails. Guests can also enjoy a variety of classic steakhouse dishes, creating the perfect dining experience for mom.
What’s Happening to Target’s Self-Checkout? Here’s the Truth

1 week ago | retailwire.com | Lucille Barilla

Photo courtesy of TargetMay 8, 2025Lucille BarillaAre Target’s self-checkout lines set to be a thing of the past? The retailer has released an update to its plans for the self-service kiosks. In March 2024, Target debuted Express Self-Checkout with limits of 10 items or fewer at most of its 2,000 stores nationwide. Traditional staffed lines remained active to help guests with full shopping carts.
Mother’s Day Just Got Better With Target’s Can’t-Miss Deals

1 week ago | retailwire.com | Lucille Barilla

Photo courtesy of TargetMay 7, 2025Lucille BarillaTarget is overflowing with Mother’s Day deals, and yes, Mom would definitely approve. The department store has earned its reputation as a go-to one-stop shop, making it easy for customers to save big without the hassle of traveling to multiple stores. This Mother’s Day, Target is doubling down on convenience by rolling out a series of special savings, helping shoppers celebrate Mom with less stress and more value.