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Flip Phone Lovers Rejoice, A Consumer Cellular Opens In Shelton
Hey, flip phone lovers, a new Consumer Cellular, known for its old-style phones, has opened a new store in Fairfield County.
Located in Shelton, store officials say they bring "award-winning" customer service, especially for the 50-plus community.
In addition to getting a phone and service, customers can also get help troubleshooting their devices, ask questions about their accounts, or sign up for a new plan.
The store also sells a full lineup of new smartphones.
The Shelton location is one of 25 opened this year across the country.
The store is open from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., Monday…
Procter & Gamble Recalls Laundry Detergent Packets Due To Serious Injury Risk
Procter & Gamble is recalling some of its laundry detergent brands due to the risk of serious injury.
The voluntary recall, announced on Friday, April 5, involves certain lot codes of Tide Pods, Gain Flings, Ace Pods, and Ariel Pods liquid packets packaged in flexible film bags manufactured between September 2023 and February 2024.
Recalled products range from bags with 12 to 39 packets and were sold at Big Lots, CVS, Family Dollar, Home Depot, Sam’s Club, Target, Walmart, and other major stores nationwide and online at Amazon.com and other websites from September 2023 up until th…
Business In Heart Of Ridgefield Closes Up Shop After 74-Year Run
After a 74-year run, a favorite Fairfield County fine jewelry store is permanently closing.
Craig's Fine Jewelry, a Main Street staple in Ridgefield, is closing on Friday, March 29, as the owner Billy Craig retires, a sign in the window announced.
The founder, Helen Craig, purchased the business in 1950 never imagining that her small family business would be what it is today, the company website says.
Her son Norman Craig and his wife Elsie continued to grow the business, offering only the finest quality jewelry and personal service.
In 1983, they left the business to their three ch…
Stew Leonard's Issues Recall Of These Apple Desserts
Supermarket chain Stew Leonard's is recalling two desserts containing apples.
The company issued the voluntary recall on Friday, March 15 for the chain's Apple Crisp made with Honeycrisp Apples (whole and half pies) and the No Sugar Apple Pie, which may contain undeclared milk and undeclared eggs, respectively.
The two products were both sold in Stew Leonard's bakery department between Monday, Aug. 28, and Friday, March 8, the company said.
Seven locations sold the products, including stores in Connecticut, in Danbury, Norwalk, and Newington; in New York: in Yonkers, East…
Stamford ShopRite Renovates, Expands Services
Big changes are coming to a Fairfield County ShopRite that is undergoing a renovation.
The privately owned grocery chain announced on Thursday, March 14, that the renovation of its Commerce Street ShopRite, located at 1990 W. Main St. in Stamford, is well underway.
The Commerce Street store renovation will feature a new exterior façade and interior decor enhancements, as well as completely reimagined floral, produce, prepared foods, seafood, meat, dairy, and frozen departments.
Company officials said it will also include space for a dedicated beer and craft brew section.
The store remains…
First Union Cannabis Dispensary Contract Ratified By Workers In CT: 'Big Step'
Workers at a Connecticut cannabis dispensary have ratified the first union contract for such a business in the state.
Employees at Zen Leaf Dispensary in New Haven County, located at 237 East Aurora St. in Waterbury, voted unanimously to ratify their union contract, the first such agreement in the state, UFCW Local 19 announced on Friday, Feb. 9.
The three-year agreement covers all dispensary technicians, leads, and pharmacists, and will bring "significant" wage increases, lead pay, increased holiday pay, more predictive scheduling, more paid time off, and increased retirement a…
