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What Consumers Need to Know About Affirm's New Debit Card
Buy now, pay later financer Affirm is launching a new debit card this year. But consumers should be careful.
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Britain's Top Warehouse Specialist Posts 62% Profit Surge as Firms Scramble for Space
Segro, a U.K.-listed firm specializing in urban and big box warehouses across Europe, reported Friday a 62% increase in profit before tax between 2019 and 2020.
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Why Retailers Are Selling Out of Hot Items Like PS5 and Yeezy Sneakers in Seconds
If you couldn’t get your hands on a PS5 for the holidays, or clicked the “buy” button seconds too late to score a pair of Yeezys, you may have felt like the market is rigged against you. And you were right. With computer bots able to find and buy items faster than a human can search, and resale networks motivated...
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Pandemic's Revolution in Transportation and Commerce Rivals 19th-Century Railroad Construction
Nearly 200 years after the first freight cars carried goods over railroads, the country is in the middle of a new revolution in transportation and commerce fueled by the pandemic — online shopping delivery, NBC News reports. Millions of people have relied on e-commerce to get everything from toilet paper to groceries to puzzles to sweatpants during the pandemic. Online retail sales were up by...
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Your (Very) Last-Minute Holiday Gift Guide That Won't Break Your Budget
Are you scrambling to buy your last-minute holiday presents? NerdWallet’s personal finance expert Kimberly Palmer stopped by LX News to share last-minute gift ideas for procrastinators who don’t want to break their bank accounts.
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How to Spot Fake Shopping Sites and Avoid Being Scammed
Online shopping scams are on the rise as thieves look to take advantage of the increase in people shopping online during the pandemic.
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5 Gift Ideas for the People You Won't See in Person
With COVID-19 cases surging across the country, health experts advising people to stay in their own homes for Christmas. So, what are some fun, thoughtful gifts you can send to friends and family you won’t see in person? Here are 5 ideas from smart shopping expert Trae Bodge.
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Best Gifts for People You Won't See in Person
Need some gift ideas for your friends and family that you won’t see in person this year? Smart shopping expert Trae Bodge shares her favorites that will make them feel the love from miles away.
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Tools to Help You Get the Very Best Deals Online Right Now
Do you feel like it’s deal-mageddon out there? If you’re feeling overwhelmed, retail shopping expert Trae Bodge breaks it all down for you on how to make sure you are getting the very best deals as you check off your holiday shopping list.
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Walmart Ditches Online Shipping Minimum for Walmart+ to Better Compete With Amazon Prime
The big-box retailer wants to persuade more customers to sign up for its membership program and better compete with Amazon Prime.
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10 Affordable Gifts for Friends and Family Under $10
If you’re still looking for a small stocking stuffers, CNBC Make It rounded up 10 fun gift ideas that cost $10 or less.
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Black Friday May Have Undergone a ‘Fundamental Change' Due to the Coronavirus Pandemic
“We’re seeing a fundamental change in the promotional calendar,” former Saks CEO Steve Sadove told CNBC.
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Retailers Roll Out Black Friday Deals Early Amid Pandemic
As coronavirus cases continue to rise across the United States, changing the way people shop, many retailers have already rolled out their Black Friday deals online. “It’s very different from last year and the thing is that Black Friday has been going on all month long,” said Julie Ramhold, a Consumer Analyst with DealNews. “We weren’t sure if we...
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Retailers Digitally Adapt to Black Friday Deals Amid Pandemic
With in-person shopping restrictions in place this year due to the coronavirus pandemic, the Black Friday experience definitely won’t be the same. But many retailers are adapting.
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Buy Now and Pay Later This Black Friday
The option for online shoppers to buy now and pay later is becoming more common, but is it a good choice for you?
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10 Ways to Protect Yourself Against Scams During Black Friday and Cyber Monday
Before you check out on your favorite retailer’s website this holiday season, read these 10 ways to protect yourself from cyber criminals.
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Look Out for Virtual Holiday Shopping Fair Scams, BBB Warns
The holiday shopping season is upon us and many shopping events are moving online, but the Better Business Bureau is warning consumers to be careful when navigating online events.
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Online Shopping Surge Could Lead to Holiday Delivery Delays
Retailers and carriers are preparing for an online holiday shopping surge that could tax shipping networks and lead to delivery delays
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Holiday Shopping Arrives… Online
Most shoppers who traditionally rush to Black Friday sales will instead be crowding online checkouts this year.
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Amazon's Prime Day Gets Underway
Amazon kicked off their annual Prime Day sales event Tuesday, which usually happens in July, promising to provide consumers with savings on millions of products.