Retail Chain

April 23April 23
Walgreens to Raise Tobacco Buying Age to 21 in September Amid FDA Pressure
- Entertainment
Walgreens is increasing the age to buy tobacco at its drugstores to 21 later this year as the retailer faces possible sanctions from the Food and Drug Administration for allegedly selling to minors. The FDA put Walgreens “on notice” in February, accusing the pharmacy chain of violating rules that prohibit selling cigarettes and other tobacco products to underage buyers. Walgreens, […]
July 03July 03
Wal-Mart, Other Big Retailers Extorting Shoplifters: Lawsuit
- Entertainment
Some of the largest retail chains in the country are extorting money from potential customers, according to a federal class-action lawsuit filed Monday in San Jose. The suit alleges stores such as Wal-Mart, Bloomingdales and Krogers are accusing people of shoplifting then charging those customers money in exchange for not calling police. Wal-Mart stores like […]

Walgreens to Raise Tobacco Buying Age to 21 in September Amid FDA Pressure