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SOLVANG, Calif. — First Lady Jill Biden enjoyed a shopping spree in the Santa Ynez Valley while vacationing in the area. She stopped off at a few locations with family and friends on Wednesday, browsed local stores and bought a few items. These include Santa Ynez General and The Book Loft in Solvang. The First Lady posed for photos and signed books along the way. She wore a blue and white country summer dress. “They looked very nice, very relaxed and very happy to be in Santa Ynez,” said Pearson Turnbull, owner of Santa Ynez, a furniture and clothing store…

RALEIGH, N.C. (WTVD) — With students heading back to school, families are expected to spend nearly $900 on back-to-school shopping.Scammers are looking to take advantage of these expenses to trick consumers, and online shopping is one of the biggest ways scammers can catch consumers off guard, so it’s important to know the warning signs.When shopping online for new school clothes, backpacks or tech products, be wary of copycat websites offering items at prices far below normal prices. “If you’re on a third-party website or see something in an Instagram ad or other social media ad, use extreme caution,” said Meredith…

According to Adobe Analytics, mobile shopping (also known as m-commerce) is predicted to account for 53% of online sales during the upcoming holiday season, and the data points to a “slow but steady shift in consumer demand for shopping on a small screen.” Adobe reported that mobile spending has grown consistently by double digits to reach parity with desktop shopping in the first few months of 2024. “On this trajectory, Adobe sees a tipping point in the coming months,” the report said. This comes after mobile already surpassed desktop shopping in November and December of last year, but Adobe expects…

Amazon shoppers who weren’t thrilled with their purchases on Amazon Prime Day will have another chance this fall.Prime members will get special discounts in October, shopping giant Amazon announced on Thursday, with Prime Big Deal Day including discounts for customers in the U.S. and 18 other countries.”Exclusive to Prime members will have access to early holiday sales on popular categories, including deep discounts on top brand products,” the company said in a news release.The company’s annual Prime Day event took place on July 16 and 17, with discounts on products across 35 categories, including electronics, apparel, and beauty. Members could…

Families struggling with back-to-school shopping in the Delaware Valley Families struggle with back-to-school shopping in Delaware Valley 02:37 UPPER CHICHESTER, Pa. (CBS) — Families are rushing to stock up on school supplies ahead of the first day of school.According to the National Retail Federation [NRF]This year, families with children in kindergarten through high school will spend $875 on school supplies like electronics, clothing and shoes, down from a record $890 last year.Dante Sheppard said he works long hours as a landscaper to buy things he needs for his 8-year-old daughter, who attends Marcus Hook Elementary School.”Prices are definitely going up,”…

BANGOR, Maine (WABI) – According to the National Retail Federation, the average cost of back-to-school shopping this year is about $875 per child.But you don’t have to empty your wallet to fill your backpack.TV5 spoke with Seth Populaski, Community Engagement Manager at University Credit Union, to learn some tips on saving money.”School is back in session and we’re in the thick of it right now,” he said.Populaski is also a father no stranger to back-to-school shopping.He recommends starting with Step 1: Make a plan and getting a list from your school or teacher.”Make a list, carry it with you, follow…

Fall Dress Lover Jeremy Mohler – Getty Images”Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some products through these links.”People look surprised when I say I can’t wait for summer to end and fall to begin. Aside from the fact that my favorite national holiday, my birthday, falls right in the middle of the season, how cozy it is indoors, and how beautiful it is to frolic outside as the leaves change color, I’m looking forward to fall because it means I can wear my best fall dresses. Just imagining all the different ways I can pair them…

CTO Realty Growth, Inc. has acquired three Southeast shopping centers for a total purchase price of $137.5 million. One is located in Charlotte, North Carolina and is called Carolina Pavilion, another is Millenia Crossing in Orlando, Florida, and the third is Lake Brandon Village in Tampa Bay, Florida. Carolina Pavilion spans 72 acres and is approximately 691,000 square feet. The shopping center is 93 percent occupancy and features well-known brands such as AMC, Nordstrom Rack, Ross & Burlington, Floor & Decor and Target. Millenia Crossing is 96 percent occupied and is located next to the Mall at Millenia. The property…

All products and services featured are independently selected by our editors, however, Billboard may earn commission on orders placed through retail links and the retailer may receive certain auditable data for accounting purposes. With Labor Day (Monday, September 2) fast approaching, it’s the perfect time to update your fall wardrobe. Start taking advantage of Target’s amazing deals today. Whether you’re looking to stay comfortable this fall or looking for fashion staples to wear for the season ahead, Target has everything you need to upgrade your wardrobe, from versatile sweaters to stylish dresses and on-trend outerwear. Explore Explore Check out the…

From barbecues to getaways to shopping sales, many people across the country are finding relaxing ways to celebrate Labor Day, the federal holiday celebrating American workers.This year marks the 130th anniversary of the holiday, which is celebrated on the first Monday in September. While recent union advocacy efforts have evoked the holiday’s activist roots, the three-day weekend it brings has become a touchstone in American life, marking the unofficial end of summer.Here’s what you need to know about Labor Day.Its origins date back to the late 19th century, when activists tried to establish a day to honor workers.The first Labor…