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CNN — Consumers splashed out on back-to-school shopping last year, spending a record $41.5 billion, according to estimates by the National Retail Federation. That massive figure of more than $890 per household was about 12% higher than the previous record for 2021. Rising prices certainly played a role, but a strong labor market, slowing inflation and optimism about the U.S. economy’s ability to recover also contributed. Consumers have been calmer this year. Though higher-than-normal inflation has largely subsided, they are feeling the compounding effects of rising prices and are pulling back on spending to weather an expected but uncertain economic…

Costco recently increased the price of membership, so you might be wondering if it’s still worth it, especially if you don’t live near a local warehouse. Here’s the thing: I might sound like a Costco fanatic, but I believe that a Costco membership is worth the fee, even if you’ve never set foot in a Costco warehouse.That’s because there are so many great deals on Costco’s website. You could save enough by shopping online to cover the cost of a $65 (or $130) Costco membership. Using Costco’s online store for everyday items like groceries and larger purchases could save you…

People line up in front of a Gordon Ramsay Street Burger at the Lotte Department Store in Suwon, Gyeonggi Province, on Thursday. Courtesy of Lotte Department StoreGo Dong HwanAccording to major shopping mall and supermarket chains across the country, the record heat has led to more people taking refuge in air-conditioned shopping malls and fewer people cooking at home.Large urban shopping malls have become popular spots where visitors can spend hours, often well into the evening. Visitor numbers at the country’s major shopping malls this month are up 10 percent compared to last year, with night-time visitor numbers up by…

Publication date and time: August 25, 2024 15:46 Kim Ji-ye kim.jiye@joongang.co.kr From left, singers Sunye and Soyou, actors Han Ye Seul and Ahn Jae Hyun, and announcer Kim So Yeon pose for a photo during a press conference for CJ OnStyle’s new mobile live streaming commerce show in Seocho-gu, southern Seoul, on August 22. [NEWS1] Five celebrities, including actors Han Ye Seul and Ahn Jae Hyun, are collaborating with CJ ENM’s commerce brand CJ OnStyle to lead a new trend in online live streaming shopping. The commerce platform will launch five new “content commerce” shows starting Monday across five product…

Kanye West took his daughter North out toy shopping after visiting South Korea for a listening party for his new album Vultures 2 on Friday night. In photos obtained by TMZ, North is looking sharp in a white hoodie as she picks out various toys with her “Talking/Once Again” collaborator. Paparazzi also captured photos of Bianca Censari with West’s other children, though it’s unclear if they were taking place at the same time. At the Vultures 2 listening party, West performed dozens of the most popular hits from his career to date, including his new collaboration with Ty Dolla $ign,…

The apple doesn’t fall far from the tree, or rather, it doesn’t fall far from the orchard. We haven’t gotten a full look at Meghan Markle’s new lifestyle brand, American Riviera Orchard (due out later this year), just yet, but it’s garnering plenty of attention during her visit to Colombia. Two of her looks, the blazer-and-Ant outfit and maxi dress moment, feature the $750 Cesta Collective crossbody bag, a handbag style that’s been rocking everyone from Taylor Swift to Jennifer Aniston to Oprah. She’s previously worn the brand’s totes and handbags, so it’s no surprise that she opted for a…

We love anti-aging treatments, but it seems like we need to use multiple products to address different skin concerns. Some products reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, others smooth and firm sagging skin, and still others leave skin hydrated and radiant. Are you ready to streamline your beauty routine? You could spend hundreds of dollars on an array of serums and creams, but thousands of skincare enthusiasts say you only need one. L’Oreal Collagen Moisturizer is now almost 40% off, marked down from $11 to $7.AmazonOver 44,000 shoppers have rated this collagen cream as fantastic for reducing the…

IndiaLisa Grayston, General Manager of Commerce, Coveo What do consumers want from their online shopping experience? What are retailers doing right? What are they doing wrong? For the fourth year in a row, Coveo conducted research to understand the industry. In our 2024 Commerce Industry Report, “With Too Many Choices, What Really Drives Shoppers’ Purchase Decisions?”, we outline our findings. Some of what we find might surprise you. Hint: it has to do with a lack of digital patience. Just a decade ago, digital impatience didn’t exist. We didn’t mind waiting a few minutes for our computer to boot up,…

Mica777/Getty Images Cooking can easily get stale, especially when it comes to vegetables. We’re all familiar with classics like carrots, corn, and broccoli, but if you’re looking to add variety to your side dishes, artichokes might be the answer. There are over a dozen different types of artichokes (some lesser known), and they all vary in flavor, color, and size, but they all have one thing in common: choosing the freshest artichokes at the store is the first step to creating a great dish. Are pros looking for any tips and tricks? Absolutely. When The Daily Meal reached out to…

Tim Walz delivered a master class in local restaurant campaigning during a visit to Lanza, Nebraska, earlier this week, MSNBC anchor Alex Wagner and analyst Tim Miller explained. It was a stark contrast to J.D. Vance’s visit to a doughnut shop on Thursday. “I was embarrassed on J.D.’s behalf,” said Miller of the anti-Trump conservative media outlet The Bulwark.”He’s an uncomfortable guy,” Miller said of the Republican vice presidential nominee, “and I think the selection of Walz presents a stark contrast in terms of who is going to be able to really address the concerns of working people.””J.D. Vance was…