Shoppers are going online to pay dearly for discontinued items, from the perfect lip pencil to Tab.
Category: Shopping and Retail
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Birkenstock Loses Copyright Battle in German Court Ruling
The famous sandal company lost a battle over copyright law, leaving room for imitations to spawn.
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Walmart Racks Up Sales Record but Sees Slower Growth Ahead
The retail giant continues to attract shoppers from across the income spectrum, but faces headwinds from stubborn inflation and the risk of tariffs.
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Maria La Rosa’s Foil Balloon-Like Socks Are a Simple Luxury for Fans
They resemble foil balloons, make a crackling sound when slipped on and, for a growing number of people, have become a simple luxury.
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What Happened to the Stigma of Wearing Fur?
After years of protests and strides in fake skins, vintage furs are popping up all over.
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Should Tulips Replace Roses for Valentine’s Day? Florists Think So.
Roses have long been the flower of choice for the holiday, but some see an opening for the humble tulip.
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Joann Customers React to Store Closings and Bankruptcy
For quilters, knitters and crafters, Joann, which expects to close more than half of its stores after filing for bankruptcy, has been a one-stop shop — and more.
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Trump Allows Low-Cost Chinese Products to Enter U.S. Without Tariffs, for Now
The president temporarily paused a provision that had imposed tariffs on many packages sent from China beginning this week and that had sowed confusion among retailers and shippers.
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How Trump Scrapping the De Minimis Rule Could Affect Consumers and Retailers
President Trump scrapped the de minimis rule, a provision that allowed low-cost goods, like clothing from e-commerce sites, to enter the United States without facing taxes.
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Sundance Made Park City the It Town. Now, It’s Moving.
After holding the event for 40 years in the Utah ski town, organizers plan to take it elsewhere starting in 2027.
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New CVS App Lets Customers Unlock Cabinets to Pick Up Products
The company said the unlocking function, part of a pilot program in New York City, will be expanded this year.