shopping
When I got a Costco membership at the end of 2021, I quickly realized the warehouse wasn’t for me. Instead of saving money, the bulk-buy structure enabled my worst shopping habits. The expensive grocery bills and the number of items I was bringing home eventually overwhelmed me. The first time…
Influencers have filed a lawsuit against Capital One.They allege its Shopping extension hurt their earnings by unfairly claiming credit for sales.Capital One said it disagreed with the premise of the lawsuit.First, the influencers came for PayPal’s Honey. Now, Capital One is in the crosshairs.Capital One is the subject of a…
I moved to Celina, Texas, in 2022 and absolutely love living in the city.I like the area’s small-town feel and the sense of community among its residents.There are tons of local shops and restaurants, and there always seems to be an event downtown.When I first moved to Celina, Texas, I…
Many musicians struggled during the pandemic. Lil Wayne wasn’t one of them. He sold master recordings from his record label’s artists for more than $100 million. He was pardoned for felony gun possession in a last-minute action by then-President Donald Trump. He purchased a $15.4 million mansion in the mountains…
China’s retail sales grew 3% on-year in November, missing expectations and showing weak demand.The property crisis and low consumer confidence are dragging down China’s economic recovery.Stimulus measures and trade-in policies boosted appliance and car sales, but overall growth lags.China has rolled out multiple rounds of stimulus measures to boost its…
Social shopping finally broke through in the US in 2024, driven by TikTok Shop.Companies spent years trying to import social-commerce habits from Asia, with varied success.The US market is still dominated by Amazon, but social apps and influencers are key players.Social platforms have spent years trying to get Americans to…
Amazon workers in more than 20 countries are set to protest between Black Friday and Cyber Monday.It’s the fifth year Amazon workers have protested during the major shopping weekend.The company has downplayed the actions while separately taking some steps to meet workers’ demands.Workers in more than 20 countries, including the…
There’s a new experiential store in Los Angeles that blends livestreaming with in-person retail.The space features rows of hosts selling products live on TikTok Shop.The project is the brainchild of Outlandish, an e-commerce startup with roots in China.Welcome to the TikTok-era shopping mall.A new brick-and-mortar store from the e-commerce startup…
Fall has become its own sales season for major retailers.This year’s fall-themed products include pumpkin samosas from Trader Joe’s and candles from Aldi.The items fill a gap in the traditional retail sales calendar, one market expert said. Fall has arrived in the US — and it’s not just a season,…
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