New Hampshire is a step closer to getting another Costco. On October 26, Newington’s Planning Board conditionally approved a nearly 167,000-square-foot warehouse and gas station at the former Mall at Fox Run property, moving a long-discussed retail project toward construction. The decision advances a new location amid Costco’s broader warehouse expansion, but shoppers should not expect an immediate opening. The project team is [...]
Amazon’s impressively generous $25 Thanksgiving meal includes a Butterball turkey
Amazon Grocery is offering a Thanksgiving shopping list for $25 that includes an eight-pound Butterball turkey, ingredients for traditional sides and supplies for pumpkin pie. The price is attention-grabbing, but whether you can get the deal depends on where you live. Amazon announced the offer November 2 and says it will run through Thanksgiving Day, November 26, while supplies last. This is food to prepare at home, not a [...]
Major grocery chain closing multiple California grocery stores…again
Shoppers in several California communities will soon have fewer options for buying groceries as a longtime supermarket chain prepares to shut down additional locations. The closures come as traditional grocery retailers face mounting competition, changing shopping habits, and pressure to maintain profitability. Which Raley’s stores are closing? West Sacramento-based Raley’s Companies confirmed plans to close several [...]
Can you freeze cream cheese? Why it turns grainy and when to use it
Yes, you can freeze cream cheese, but it usually becomes grainier and less spreadable after thawing. For a silky no-bake dessert like cheesecake fluff, fresh cream cheese is generally a better choice. Freezing is mainly a way to prevent waste when you plan to cook or bake with the leftovers. The important distinction is between keeping properly handled cream cheese safe in the freezer and keeping its original smooth [...]
Chicken Salad Chick adds cranberry Christmas flavor—and a $5 card with $75 in offers
Chicken Salad Chick has introduced a Christmas-inspired chicken salad with cranberries and holiday herbs, along with a separate $5 Giving Card that offers $75 in app rewards over 2027. Both are part of the restaurant chain's seasonal lineup, but they work very differently. The new flavor, called Mary Mistletoe, puts a festive spin on chicken salad. The chain says customers can order it as a scoop, sandwich, melt or Quick [...]
Kentucky brewery could close after 10 years unless a buyer steps in
The original owners of Mile Wide Beer Company plan to end their run at the Louisville brewery on December 31, 2026, after 10 years in business. The decision adds another name to a year of brewery closures around the country, although a sale could keep Mile Wide operating under new ownership. Mile Wide remains open at 636 Barret Avenue while its owners look for a buyer. The brewery said its staff and equipment remain in place, [...]
