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Quarterly year-over-year shopping growth was 16.1%, up from a 2.9% increase in 2023. At the same time, quarterly year-over-year growth in new insurance policies jumped to 19.5% from 8.7% in the previous quarter. LexisNexis attributes the surge in shopping and purchasing to higher auto and home insurance rates and increased marketing by insurers. More than half of people who buy auto insurance own a home or condo, and rising premiums in the home insurance market are encouraging many consumers to buy or switch insurance, the data shows. Other key findings from the study include: By the end of the second…

Recent photos of Wendy Williams are making the rounds, showing the beloved daytime TV star enjoying a shopping spree with her son, Kevin Hunter Jr. The sighting has sparked excitement among fans, especially following the health issues she has faced in recent years. Wendy Williams’ Health Journey Earlier this year, Williams’ caregivers revealed that she had been diagnosed with progressive aphasia and dementia. The 60-year-old also suffers from Graves’ disease and lymphedema. Despite these challenges, Williams is able to carry out many activities of daily life and has retained her trademark sense of humor, according to a statement from her…

Back to school celebrations have begun, college commencement ceremonies are over, and Labor Day is this weekend, which means summer is coming to an end. In a final effort to celebrate a fulfilling summer, you want to make Labor Day weekend your best weekend ever, and that means taking advantage of some truly amazing shopping opportunities. Lifestyle and technology expert Mario Armstrong stopped by TODAY’s 3rd Hour to share all of his favorite bargains that are on sale right now with exclusive Shop TODAY discounts. To start saving at over 40,000 online stores, just download the free Shop TODAY Savings…

The changes will add urban duty-free stores to the existing six in Beijing and coastal cities, bringing the total number of urban duty-free stores to 27.According to the guidelines, duty-free shops in urban areas will mainly serve travellers, including Chinese nationals, who plan to leave China within the next 60 days.Shoppers must collect their purchases at a designated collection point within the departure customs area of ​​the airport or seaport before departing the country.There are no purchase limits on duty-free items, but shoppers must comply with customs rules, which state that goods must be for personal use and in “reasonable…

Google Ads announced a slew of updates yesterday, including new reporting, shopping tools, and other advertising features, including, of course, AI advertising capabilities. “Today, at our annual Think Retail event, we announced several new updates to Google tools to help retailers maximize their success and be agile during this year’s shortened holiday shopping season,” Google said.The new Shopping Trends report helps Google Merchant Center users and advertisers explore shopping trends relevant to their inventory, helping retailers discover viral moments that may interest shoppers and ensuring product descriptions use the right terminology for where shoppers are.The new reports are:These display popular…

It’s not even September yet, but Christmas shopping is already underway in stores. In the past, Halloween had to wait until mid-September to hit the shelves, and Christmas began the day after Thanksgiving. But as time goes on, more and more businesses are starting their Christmas shopping earlier. Some stores even keep their Christmas decorations up all year round. It may still be a few months away, but Christmas shopping has already begun in the Magic Valley. If you can’t wait, start here.Christmas Shopping in Twin FallsIt’s hard to think about Christmas in this weather, but some stores are already…

Entertainment options in Davidson County this weekend include specialty shopping at local craft breweries and a Jeep show at a local cider brewery.There will also be music and shag dancing.Here are five things to do in Davidson County this weekend.1. Pop-up MarketGoose and the Monkey will host a summer pop-up market from noon to 4 p.m. on Aug. 31. Four businesses will participate: Fancy Plants Farmstead, Rierson Farms, Bear Dog Bakery (dog treats) and Revival, a former children’s clothing boutique. The brewery is located at 401 S. Railroad St. in Lexington.2. Jeep NightJeep enthusiasts will flock to Bull City Ciderworks…

Labor Day may mark the end of summer, but there’s still plenty to look forward to — mainly, the big discounts at your favorite stores. Many Labor Day sales have already begun at stores like Walmart, Nordstrom, and Target, with discounts across every department. Whether you’re looking to refresh your wardrobe with cozy fall staples from J.Crew and Spanx, or you’re planning on picking up some popular Apple electronics products on Amazon, there are plenty of bargains to help you refresh your closet, home, and beauty cabinet for fall. Our favorite items start at just $6. Best Labor Day Deals…

When you find an affordable item and think, “I’ll wait to see if it goes on sale,” only to find it sold out, you feel a certain disappointment. While finding an item at a great price is a happy feeling, sometimes the “waiting” feeling can backfire and ruin you completely. One thing I know as a fashion editor is that products on certain shopping sites can lure you in with the allure of a low price.To help you avoid the same fate that has happened to me so many times, I’ve compiled a shopping list full of great deals that…

My middle name is Victoria, and it can be a love-it-or-hate-it name (I know, it’s corny, but it’s kind of cute, don’t you think?). Over the years, I’ve developed a unique sense of style, which means I know what’s good, and what’s not worth staying up all night thinking about, especially in the world of fashion and beauty (we’ve all had that experience of lying in bed thinking about something we didn’t end up buying, and regretting not buying it). But I’d argue that if I’d left it, it probably wouldn’t have given me the joy it takes to know…