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The West has long focused on producing expensive, powerful military equipment.But defense ministers warn that Russia has shown why more of the cheaper weaponry is needed.Denmark’s defense minister told BI it was “one of the lessons learned coming out from Ukraine.”The Ukraine war has shown that fighting major, protracted conflicts…
This is the busiest time of year for returning holiday gifts.Retailers from Amazon to L.L. Bean have adopted a range of return policies.Most shoppers consider whether they can make free returns when deciding where to shop.That unwanted kitchen gadget or too-big sweater someone gave you over the holidays represents a…
‘Boo Baskets’ are Halloween-themed presents that some parents give their kidsAs a parent, I don’t want to bring meaningless stuff into our house.I want to be thoughtful about what traditions I start with my kids since it’s hard to stop them. It feels like Halloween has become a monthlong affair…
I’ve been a member of my local “Buy Nothing” group on Facebook for five years. I’ve given away countless items to declutter my home. It always gives me a sense of satisfaction.But I’ve taken stuff from others that only added to my junk. I’m learning to resist the temptation. A…
China’s exports are booming, but profits could be under pressure, recent data from the country showed.China’s exports rose 8.7% in August from a year ago to nearly $309 billion — a two-year high, official data showed on Tuesday. This beat a 6.5% increase expected by economists polled by Reuters. August…
Locked-up bottles of dish detergent and water at retailers like CVS and Walmart isn’t just a headache for customers doing their own shopping: It’s also hampering deliveries through services like Instacart.Unlike regular shoppers, delivery workers who pick up orders at stores usually have to shop and deliver their orders on…
