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technology3 days ago•2 min saved

Amazon’s Prime Big Deal Days 2026 Conclude With Record Discounts on Apple and Audio Gear

Amazon’s Prime Big Deal Days concluded on October 7, 2026, offering significant discounts on tech products for Prime members. The sale featured deep cuts on Apple hardware, including up to $500 off MacBook Pros and $200 off MacBook Airs, as well as price drops on AirPods, Apple Watches, and iPads. Audio brands like Sony, Bose, and Beats also offered substantial markdowns, with some headphones reaching all-time low prices. The event served as an early alternative to Black Friday, with many deals exclusive to Prime subscribers.

via wsj.com|

#amazon-prime-big-deal-days #apple-deals #consumer-electronics

business1 month ago•4 min saved

Costco Axes Next, Its Third-Party Discount Marketplace

Costco quietly shut down Next, its online marketplace for discounted products from vetted third-party sellers; the site now shows that access to Next storefronts is no longer available, with vendors directed to handle warranties and returns directly. After growing to roughly 100 sellers by 2025, the service was abruptly discontinued in late August 2026 with little explanation, as Costco continues other strategic moves such as launching store-brand Medicare plans with SCAN Group.

via New York Post|

#business #costco #costco-next

business1 month ago•14 min saved

Shein’s IPO Valuation Falls to $27B, Far From Its Peak

Shein disclosed plans for an IPO in Hong Kong valuing the company at about $27 billion, a sharp drop from its 2022 peak near $100 billion; the fast-fashion giant, which surged during Covid, posted a quarterly loss of about $99 million and faces headwinds from tariff policy shifts and market pressures that weigh on investor enthusiasm.

via Gizmodo|

#business #hong-kong-stock-exchange #ipo

business6 months ago•3 min saved

Oil Shock Ripples Through U.S. Stores and Online Shoppers

Rising global oil prices sparked by the Iran conflict are lifting transportation costs across the U.S. supply chain, pushing gasoline near $3.92 per gallon and likely driving higher prices for goods in stores and online as retailers face freight surcharges and possibly higher free‑shipping thresholds.

via CBS News|

#business #inflation #oil-prices

business7 months ago•13 min saved

EU Opens Probe into Shein Over Illegal Goods and Addictive Shopping Features

EU regulators have opened a formal investigation into Shein, examining illegal products and potentially addictive design features on its platform, as concerns grow over safety, compliance and consumer protections in fast-fashion.

via AP News|

#business #consumer-protection #eu-investigation

business9 months ago•1 min saved

Walmart Outage Disrupts Shopping Experience

Walmart experienced a brief outage affecting over 6,500 users, primarily impacting its mobile app and website, which caused difficulties for customers trying to checkout; the issue was quickly resolved, and users were advised to reinstall the app or clear their browser cache.

via Yahoo Finance|

#business #mobile-app #online-shopping

business9 months ago•2 min saved

Boxing Day Sales Decline Signals Tough Times for Retailers

Boxing Day sales in the UK have been subdued, with foot traffic and spending falling compared to previous years, as consumers remain cost-conscious amid economic pressures and a shift towards online shopping, leading to less significance for the traditional sales event.

via BBC|

#boxing-day #business #consumer-behavior

environment9 months ago•5 min saved

Reducing Holiday Gift Return Waste: Tips for Sustainable Giving

Holiday gift returns contribute significantly to environmental harm due to increased emissions and waste, with strategies like in-person shopping, quick returns, and better product descriptions helping to mitigate this impact. Consumers are encouraged to minimize returns, consider gift cards, and companies are adopting software solutions to improve return management and reduce landfill waste.

via ABC News|

#environment #environmental-impact #online-shopping

business10 months ago•4 min saved

Record-Breaking Thanksgiving Shopping Draws Over 200 Million Americans

During the Thanksgiving weekend, 202.9 million Americans shopped, the highest since 2017, driven by discounts and promotions, with online shopping increasing significantly. Retailers expect holiday spending to reach record levels of $1.1-$1.2 trillion, despite lower seasonal hiring and mixed economic signals.

via CNBC|

#black-friday #business #cyber-monday

shoppingdeals10 months ago•23 min saved

Top Cyber Monday Deals Still Available for 2025

Despite Cyber Monday 2025 ending, numerous extended deals are still available across major retailers and categories, offering significant discounts on electronics, fashion, beauty, home goods, and travel, making it a prime time for online shopping.

via New York Post|

#cyber-monday #discounts #extended-deals

business10 months ago•4 min saved

Cyber Monday set to break spending records amid economic uncertainty

Cyber Monday is expected to be the biggest online shopping day of the season in the US, with record-breaking sales estimated at $14.2 billion, driven by deep discounts on electronics, apparel, and toys, and a shift towards mobile shopping and buy now, pay later plans amid economic uncertainties.

via AP News|

#business #cyber-monday #discounts

business10 months ago•1 min saved

Black Friday Sales Rise Amid Economic Uncertainty and Inflation

Black Friday 2025 saw a stronger-than-expected increase in retail sales, with a 4.1% rise excluding autos, driven by online and in-store shopping, indicating resilient consumer demand despite economic uncertainties. Online sales surged by 10.4%, and in-store visits increased slightly, supporting optimistic retail forecasts for the holiday season.

via Axios|

#black-friday #business #consumer-confidence

business1 year ago•4 min saved

End of De Minimis Exemption Sparks Changes in Cheap Online Shopping

The end of the US de minimis exemption, which allowed packages under $800 to be shipped tariff-free, is expected to increase costs and shipping delays for small businesses and consumers, especially affecting lower-income Americans and international small sellers, while major retailers remain unaffected.

via The Guardian|

#business #de-minimis #online-shopping

business1 year ago•8 min saved

End of De Minimis Exemption Sparks Higher Costs and Shipping Delays

The US has ended its long-standing de minimis exemption, which allowed small packages from abroad to enter duty-free, leading to higher prices and shipping delays for consumers, especially affecting low-income households and online retailers like Shein and Temu, and causing supply chain disruptions and increased costs for importers.

via Bloomberg.com|

#business #costs #de-minimis

business1 year ago•6 min saved

End of US Tariff Exemptions Sparks Changes for Online Shoppers and Businesses

The US is ending its nearly century-old de minimis trade exemption, which allowed small-value imports to bypass tariffs and inspections, due to concerns over safety, unfair advantages to foreign companies, and trade deficits. Starting Friday, all US-bound shipments will be subject to duties and tariffs, leading to disruptions in international shipping and potential benefits for consumer safety and fair trade, but also causing delays and adjustments in global logistics.

via NPR|

#business #de-minimis #import-tariffs