Popular Discount Store Opens Location In Cranston

The store celebrated its grand opening Thursday.

These RI Grocery Stores Will Be Open On Memorial Day 2025

See what stores you can get your last minute barbecue items at for Memorial Day.

Weekly Farmers Market Coming To Garden City In Cranston

Garden City Center will host its first ever weekly farmers market in partnership with Rhode Island Night Market.

Meet The Richest Person In RI, Worth $3.4 Billion

The richest person on the list from Rhode Island made his fortune founding a global private equity firm.

UPS To Cut 20K Jobs: Could RI Facilities Be Affected?

The shipping and receiving chain, with 12 RI stores, will close 73 leased and owned buildings and will terminate about 20,000 jobs.

Firestone Complete Auto Car Opening A Cranston Location

The Boys and Girls Club of Providence will receive a donation from Firestone during the ribbon cutting ceremony.

Escalating Trade War With China Puts These Key RI Exports At Risk

The escalating trade war puts about $92 million in exports and 1,610 jobs on the line for Rhode Island.

New Tariffs: These 10 Products May Get Pricier In RI

As things stand now, Rhode Island consumers are steeling for steep price increases from some of the country’s biggest trading partners.

This RI Billionaire Is Among The Richest In The World: New Forbes List

One billionaire from Rhode Island is part of a $16 trillion club — the estimated combined net worth of the world's ultra-wealthy.

Dollar General To Close Dozens Of Stores: What To Know In RI

The chain has locations throughout the country, including several locations in Rhode Island.

Forever 21 Bankruptcy: What It Means For RI's Store

The company is set to "wind down" its U.S. operations as it moves through the Chapter 11 bankruptcy process, officials said.

Southwest Eliminates Bags Fly Free: What It Means For RI Travelers

Bag fees, layoffs and assigned seating are new at Southwest Airlines, which is a major carrier at T.F. Green International Airport

Stop & Shop Situation A 'Serious Concern': Rhode Island Treasurer

A strike threat over health insurance and a possible warehouse closing have prompted three state treasurers to send a letter to Stop & Shop.

‘Eggflation’: Why Are Eggs So Expensive In RI, When Will Cost Go Down?

Bird flu showing up in more places, including dairy herds, in a long-lasting outbreak. Some experts say cheap eggs are a thing of the past.

MA Man Sentenced In RI For $3 Million Health Care Fraud Scam

Prosecutors say Michael Brier's company billed health insurers for addiction treatment services it did not provide to patients.

Here’s How Much Minimum Wage Will Go Up In RI On Jan. 1

The pay raises taking effect Jan. 1 will increase worker pay by about $5.7 billion in the 21 states that are boosting the minimum wage.

Party City To Close All Stores, Including 2 In Rhode Island: Report

The chain was hit hard when people stopped having parties during the COVID-19 pandemic and has struggled since with supply chain issues.

Car Insurance Surges In RI: Here's Why, And What You Can Do

Rhode Island drivers on average pay more for car insurance than residents of neighboring states, Massachusetts and Connecticut.

RI Thanksgiving, Black Friday Shopping Hours 2024

Most retailers are required to be closed on Thanksgiving in Rhode Island, allowing workers to spend time with family instead of shoppers.

Walgreens Closing 1,200 Stores: See Impact On RI Locations

Walgreens is closing about one in every seven stores in the U.S. Get the details here.

Stop & Shop Lowering Grocery Prices In RI, Eliminating Paper Bag Fee

See the new prices at Rhode Island Stop & Shop stores for chicken breast, pasta, butter, apple juice and other fridge and pantry staples.

Here Is RI's Richest Billionaire: New Forbes List

Overall, the 400 richest billionaires in America are worth $5.4 trillion, up nearly $1 trillion from last year, a record, Forbes said.

This Grocery Chain Dominates In RI As Industry Shrinks: New Data

The analysis, which is based on OpenStreetMap location data, looks at grocery store ownership both regionally and by county.

RI Gas Prices Are Going Down: Here’s Why

A gallon of regular gasoline cost an average of $3.06 on Wednesday, compared with $3.13 a week ago, $3.34 a month ago and $3.78 a year ago.

Big Lots Declares Bankruptcy; Future Of RI Store In Doubt

With its bankruptcy filing on Monday, Big Lots warned that store closings are coming. Get the details here.

Stop & Shop Ending The Sale Of Tobacco Products In Rhode Island

Stop & Shop said Monday it was ceasing the sale of cigarettes and other tobacco products, including at its 27 Rhode Island stores.

5 RI Startups Among Fastest-Growing In America: New Ranking

The RI companies on the list have experienced rapid revenue growth while navigating inflation, rising interest costs, and hiring challenges.

'Significant' Number Of Walgreens Closures Pending: What To Know In RI

Walgreens says it's it is finalizing a multi-year program to close underperforming stores.

Planet Fitness Offering Free Workouts For RI High School Students

Planet Fitness re-launched its High School Summer Pass program for students aged 14 to 19 and is free through the end of August.

'Underperforming' Stop & Shop Stores To Close, RI Locations Await Fate

Stop & Shop, which has 27 stores in Rhode Island, plans to close "underperforming" locations.

Walmart, Target Changing Self-Checkout Rules: What To Know In RI

Target has placed a 10-item limit on the number of items customers can scan at its honor system self-checkout registers.

Joann Fabric, With 1 RI Location, Files For Bankruptcy

Joann's Rhode Island location is at 1500 Bald Hill Road Ste A​ in Warwick.

Macy’s To Close 150 Stores: Will Rhode Island Stores Be Affected?

The iconic department store chain plans to close a third of the targeted stores by the end of 2024 amid falling sales and a proxy battle.

Another RI Town Courting Costco After Store Withdraws Cranston Plans

Smithfield officials say they would be a good home for Costco because I-95, I-295, and Route 146 connects the town to the whole state.

Warwick Asks Costco To Open There Instead Of Cranston: Report

Warwick City Council President McAllister invites Costco's management to visit after the store withdrew its applications with Cranston.

Costco May Not Come To Cranston After All: Reports

Republican state Rep. Barbara Ann Fenton-Fung announces Costco's withdrawal in her mayoral campaign launch against incumbent Ken Hopkins.

This Is The Best Grocery Store In Rhode Island, New Ranking Says

Here’s a look at how well stores in Rhode Island ranked in price, rewards, operations and quality.

New Way For RI Verizon Customers To Get Share Of $100M Settlement

Current and former Verizon wireless or data customers with service from Jan. 1, 2016, to Nov. 8, 2023, are eligible for a settlement share.

Here’s How Some RI Verizon Customers Could Get A $100 Windfall

​Verizon has reached a $100 million settlement in a class action lawsuit that accused the company of hiding administrative fee increases.

Deadline Approaching To Donate To Planet Fitness Giving Trees In RI

Each tree features wish tags of children served by the Boys & Girls Club who are in need of a gift this holiday season.