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Lawmakers say they are keeping an eye on high grocery prices and they are looking into options to investigate price gouging.

“Every hot summer, it’s like, we wish we had our pool,” Nicole Ingram of Griswold said.  For several Connecticut families, this week’s heatwave is another reminder of the pools they say the owner of Roy’s Pools in Canterbury never delivered.  “The worst part was that he stole from my family, you know he stole from my family, and I...

Connecticut residents whose pools they say Roy’s Pools never delivered on Friday pleaded with a judge not to grant the owner accelerated rehabilitation

Nearly 21 million children in the U.S. and its territories are expected to receive food benefits this summer through a newly permanent federal program, according to the USDA.

A couple visiting from Wisconsin is reeling after they were surrounded in Oceanside by officers with their weapons drawn.

New technology coming to stores could stop theft and ease customer access.

During Costco’s quarterly earnings call on Thursday, the company’s CFO said the wholesale retailer plans to increase the price of its membership, but it is not able to say exactly when as of yet.

Clorox said the cyberattack has caused caused ongoing production disruptions but expects to bring systems online next week.

Tourism is a multi-billion dollar industry and criminals want their share. Here’s how not to risk falling into their clutches.

For some smart shoppers, getting dressed is one big math problem.

The prevalence of warning labels has been increasing on consumer products in the past several decades, but researchers aren’t convinced they actually work.

The Biden administration on Wednesday proposed new guidelines for corporate mergers, took steps to disclose the junk fees charged by landlords and launched a crackdown on price-gouging in the food industry.

Amazon enrolled customers into Prime memberships without their consent, according to a lawsuit filed by federal regulators. While Amazon is adamant these claims are false, consumer advocates say it’s a good time to assess your financial situation whether you have subscription services or not. Teresa Murray, a consumer watchdog for U.S. Public Interest Research Group, says use this time...

Here is how it’s calculated, explained with the help of some Barbie dolls.

With dozens of egg options at different prices, including for cage-free, free range and organic, what does it all mean, and is it worth paying more? Consumer Reports helped explain.

Time is running out to use gift cards and coupons at Bed Bath & Beyond and BuyBuy Baby.