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The U.S. penny shortage has led the Federal Reserve to resume accepting penny deposits at select locations, aiming to ease cash checkout issues, but this limited measure does not address the broader circulation and production problems, which remain unresolved since the last pennies were minted in November and production was halted last year.
US tariffs have unevenly affected holiday prices and shopping behaviors, with some categories like toys and decor seeing price increases due to higher import costs, while consumer confidence and spending have declined amid inflation and economic uncertainty.
US tariffs have unevenly affected holiday prices and shopping behaviors, with some categories like toys and decorations seeing price increases due to higher import costs, while consumer confidence and spending have declined amid inflation and economic uncertainty.
The U.S. penny shortage, accelerated by the end of penny production, is causing widespread retail disruptions, increased operational costs, and legal challenges due to rounding issues, especially during the busy holiday shopping season, with significant impacts on low-income and older Americans. Retailers are adapting by posting signs, retraining staff, and implementing tech fixes, but the lack of federal rounding rules risks legal and compliance problems.
The US Mint has stopped producing pennies after 238 years, with the last coins minted in Philadelphia, leading to challenges in retail rounding practices and legal considerations, though the coin remains legal tender and its removal has sparked debate about the future of low-denomination coins in the US.
The U.S. has stopped minting pennies, leading to shortages that are affecting retailers and banks, causing logistical challenges, legal issues, and financial losses, with calls for government guidance on managing the situation.
The US Mint has stopped producing pennies, leading to shortages in banks and retailers, causing logistical issues, increased costs, and legal complications, with calls for federal guidance on managing the situation.
A potential lapse in SNAP benefits due to the ongoing U.S. government shutdown could severely impact 42 million Americans relying on food assistance, leading to increased food insecurity, reduced consumer spending, and financial strain on retailers, especially those heavily dependent on SNAP shoppers like Walmart and Dollar General. The situation could also affect retail sales and employment in the sector, with some states beginning to offer interim aid.
Conor McGregor's whiskey brand, Proper 12, is being removed from store shelves across the UK and Ireland following his loss in a sexual assault civil case, where he was ordered to pay over $260,000. Retailers like Musgrave and Tesco are delisting his products, impacting his public image and business ventures. Despite his plans to appeal the ruling, McGregor's future in the UFC remains uncertain, with no official plans for his return to the Octagon.