Author: Kelly Tyko, USA TODAY

Aldi’s Advent calendars go on sale Nov. 3, which Aldi dubbed the second annual National Advent Calendar Day. The items are expected to sell out fast.

Walmart is denying a press release that said it would start partnering with Litecoin, one of the oldest cryptocurrencies.

Costco’s wine and beer Advent calendars are back. The wine Advent calendar costs $99.99 and the beer calendar $59.99. These calendars sell out fast.

Target’s car seat trade-in event is coming back. From Sunday through Sept. 25, bring your old car seat to Target to recycle and get a 20% coupon.

About 70,000 shower benches sold at Costco are being recalled because they “can collapse during use, posing a fall hazard to the user.”

Amazon said its more than 750,000 U.S. employees will soon be eligible to get a free college education with free books and fees covered.

Is Chick-fil-A open Labor Day? Yes, most major restaurant chains are open on the federal holiday dedicated to the achievements of American workers.

What grocery stores are open Labor Day 2021? Albertsons, Kroger, Walmart, Aldi, Publix, Whole Foods are open, but Costco Wholesale clubs are closed.

Costco is closed Labor Day but most major retailers and restaurant chains are open including Chick-fil-A, Macy’s, Kohl’s, Home Depot and JCPenney.