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Do weighted blankets help you sleep better? Here's what to know
Weighted blankets are a popular choice to warm up in cold weather, but research on their effectiveness is limited. Such blankets come with extra heft in the form of glass beads, pellets or cotton. They’re also more expensive than regular blankets. Scientists think the added pressure could calm the brain’s fight-or-flight response or signal the brain to produce what’s called...
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The ultimate list: 90+ gifts that create memories, not mess
Looking for the perfect gift that won’t add to the clutter? From adventure-packed activities to personalized moments, these gifts prioritize creating memories over accumulating material things.
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Cyber Monday shoppers expected to set a record on the year's biggest day for online shopping
Consumers in the United States are scouring the internet for online deals as they look to take advantage of the post-Thanksgiving shopping marathon with Cyber Monday. Even though e-commerce is now part and parcel of many people’s regular routines and the holiday shopping season, Cyber Monday — a term coined in 2005 by the National Retail Federation — has become…
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Shopping on Shein and Temu for holiday gifts? You're not the only one.
Ultra low-cost online retailers Temu and Shein are giving Western retailers a run for their money this holiday shopping season.
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Why your favorite catalogs are smaller this holiday season
While retailers hope to go big this holiday season, customers may notice that the catalogs arriving in their mailboxes are smaller. Many of the millions of catalogs getting sent to U.S. homes were scaled down to save on postage and paper. Some gift purveyors are sending out postcards. In a sign of the times, the American Catalog Mailers Association rebranded...
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Applying this ‘$1 rule' is the secret to guilt-free shopping, expert says. Here's how it works
By measuring purchases by how much you will use them, you can make sure you get the most bang for your buck.
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Black Friday food deals: 62 delicious discounts and freebies
It’s tempting to hibernate after loading up on an indulgent Thanksgiving feast, but you’ve got places to go and deals to scoop up on Black Friday.
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You're ‘wired' to overspend during the holidays, expert says — here's what to do about it
Consumers are hardwired to think more of short-term gratification than long-term goals.
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Feds warn about rise of counterfeit goods: What to look for ahead of holiday shopping
Federal agents are warning shoppers about the rise in fake items ahead of the holiday shopping season. It comes after New York Gov. Kathy Hochul detailed a major shoplifting operation in Queens in which the suspects allegedly stole $2 million in items and then resold the pilfered goods. NBC New York’s Gaby Acevedo reports.
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Shoplifting ring stole $2M in clothes and cosmetics from Macy's and others in NY, NJ
Law enforcement officials say they have broken up a shoplifting ring that stole nearly $2 million in merchandise from well-known stores and resold the items in New York City as well as in the Dominican Republic. The group stole perfumes, cosmetics, clothes and other beauty items from stores ranging from Sephora, Ulta Beauty, Macy’s, Victoria’s Secret and American Eagle.
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‘Buy now, pay later' is more popular than ever. It can cost more than you think
More shoppers are using ‘buy now, pay later’ plans heading into Black Friday and the holiday season, as the ability to spread out payments looks attractive at a time when Americans still feel the lingering effect of inflation and already have record-high credit card debt. Experts say the short-term loans can lead consumers to overextend themselves and warn that those...
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Which stores will be open and which will be closed on Thanksgiving this year?
Here’s a list of what stores will be open and closed on Nov. 28, 2024.
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Neiman Marcus unveils 2024 Holiday Book. Take a look at this year's most expensive fantasy gifts
Neiman Marcus has released the 2024 Fantasy Gifts. With price points between $1.9 million and $20,000.
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28% of credit card users are still paying off last year's holiday debt. How to get this season's tab under control
Americans tend to overspend during the holiday shopping season and this year will be no different, experts say.
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5th Avenue is getting its first major redesign in almost 200 years. See the renderings
Fifth Avenue is getting a makeover — and it’s a big one. The proposed design, revealed Thursday, widens sidewalks by almost half, shortens crosswalks to make them safer, reduces the number of traffic lanes from five to three, and adds plantings and lighting for aesthetics and safety. Once complete, this project — the first major redesign in the avenue’s 200-year…
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For online shoppers, Friday is the best day to score a discount, report finds
Online shopping discounts reach their peak on Fridays, a recent report found. Here’s how to make the most of the deals while avoiding the pitfalls of “spaving.”
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This Stanley is Barbie-themed: New Quencher line celebrates the Mattel classics
The popular cup brand is launching a Barbie collection, celebrating 65 years of the iconic doll with eight new Quencher designs.
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Apartments, hockey rinks and Amazon warehouses: Macy's closures will set off a wave of change at shopping malls
Macy’s namesake stores have long served as an anchor for malls across the country, and its plans to close them will lead to widespread change.
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‘Underconsumption core' is in — and not a moment too soon, I say
Underconsumption is not just a fad, it’s a movement that often goes hand in hand with the start of a economic slowdown.
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Shopping club memberships increase
Buying in bulk usually saves you money, but with increasing membership prices it makes consumes wonder if it’s worth it. NBC New York’s Lynda Baquero reports.