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Last-minute holiday gifts for kids: From fun to functional
From creative toys that inspire imagination to useful gear that makes life a little easier, we’ve rounded up the best holiday gift ideas for kids of all ages.
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Scammers increasingly targeting shoppers with fraudulent offers and promo codes
You may have noticed retailers now ask for your phone number to send you exclusive discounts and special offers. While it sounds like a great deal, not all of these messages are as trustworthy as they seem. Karin Zilberstein is vice president of product at Guardio – a cybersecurity platform that protects against online threats. “We are hearing from people,…
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Gen Z wants to shop in person — and that's helping malls make a comeback
Mall owners and retailers are trying to capitalize as teens and twenty-somethings show about as much interest in shopping in person as baby boomers do.
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Scammers targeting shoppers with coupon scams this holiday season
Retailers often ask customers for phone numbers to send exclusive discounts and offers, but not all such messages are as trustworthy as they seem.
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Hate grocery shopping? Robots could soon do it for you
Data shows an average shopping trip takes about 41 minutes, and scientists at MIT are trying to use artificial intelligence and robotics to give back some of that time.
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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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How not to be scammed with ‘incredibly dangerous' fake delivery texts, emails
Scammers are targeting online shoppers with fake delivery notifications claiming there’s been an issue with their package.
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Scammers are using texts and emails about package deliveries
Did you order a lot online on Black Friday and Cyber Monday? With packages heading to your door, here’s how to keep from falling victim to a package delivery scam.
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Are you sticking to your budget this holiday season? Tips for avoiding debt
Don’t find yourself this holiday season haunted by the ghost of Christmas past — nearly three in 10 borrowers are *still* paying off their debt from last year, according to a new study. Here are some tips for keeping your spending in check at a time when many Americans tend to overspend....
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Cyber Monday deals: Shoppers expected to set a record on the year's biggest day for online shopping
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 the biggest online shopping day of the year, thanks to the deals and the hype the industry has created to fuel it.
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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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‘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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Holiday shopping: Tips for using AI to compare prices and get gift inspiration
Black Friday is almost here — and if you’re struggling to keep up with all the deals already, AI might be able to help. Thirty-eight percent of consumers say they have already used generative AI in their shopping journey or are planning to use it to shop during Black Friday and Cyber Monday, according to a new survey by Boston…
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Holiday shopping | Tips for using AI for gift ideas and comparing prices
Searching for the best Black Friday deal? Generative AI might be able to help! Here’s how.