1. Mark Wahlberg's tiny burger chain is about to blow up
The Boston-based chain, called Wahlburgers, has signed agreements with five franchise groups to open 30 new restaurants in seven states: Massachusetts, California, Georgia, Michigan, Ohio, North Carolina, and South Carolina, the company told Business Insider.
2. This designer water bottle is taking over
A designer water bottle called S'well is coming to Target. It's sold at high-end stores like Bloomingdales, Saks Fifth Avenue, and Neiman Marcus and costs $35 for a 17-ounce bottle and $45 for a 25-ounce bottle.
3. Sports Authority announced it will shutter 140 locations - find out if your hometown store is closing
A representative for Sports Authority informed Business Insider that there is no complete list of stores that will be shuttering yet. However, The Wall Street Journal has compiled a list of 87 of Sports Authority stores that are already up for lease.
4. Aldi just came one step closer to taking over the American grocery industry
Aldi, which previously accepted only cash and debit cards, is now accepting all major credit cards. The change will be especially meaningful to low-income shoppers who have to use credit cards to cover their expenses between paychecks.
5. This college student ate In-N-Out for a month
A University of California student decided to try the In-N-Out diet. His rules: To eat at least one In-N-Out meal day for 30 days straight with no breaks and each meal had to consist, at minimum, of a two-patty burger and fries.
6. The evidence is stacking up that Apple will launch a new iPhone this month
Previous reports from 9to5Mac's Mark Gurman have indicated that Apple is planning an event later this month where it will launch: The iPhone SE and a new 9.7-inch iPad.
7. Ketchup sales are booming for this company because of a viral Facebook post bashing Heinz
French's saw its ketchup sales skyrocket when a man from Ontario made a Facebook post praising the Canadian-made product. Brian Fernandez did some research on its version of ketchup and discovered the company used tomato paste that came from Leamington, Ontario - the "Tomato Capital of Canada."
8. Ikea might ditch Styrofoam for this eco-friendly 'mushroom packaging'
As part of an ongoing effort to reduce its carbon footprint, Ikea is considering using a fully biodegradable packaging grown organically from mycelium, a natural part of the mushroom plant.
9. Wealthy shoppers' latest habit is killing Restoration Hardware
Wealthy shoppers are reining in their spending because of volatility in the stock market, according to Restoration Hardware CEO Gary Friedman. Heavy discounts, such as 20% to 75% off, have been failing to boost sales - and now the company is introducing a new fee-based membership program.
10. Kroger adds in-store nutritionists to certain locations
Kroger's Little Clinic will add registered dietitian nutritionists who will provide services such as nutrition counseling to its stores. Kroger will begin adding nutritionists to its stores in Nashville, Columbus, Cincinnati, and Denver, reports Drug Store News.