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How you can save money using delivery services

Scripps News Group’s Jane Caffrey examines why consumers are increasingly opting for online ordering and delivery for their shopping needs.

Scripps Local

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Inflation ticked up in June, here's where prices rose most

The Consumer Price Index, which tracks the changing costs of goods, rose in June for the second month in a row. Kelly O'Grady breaks down what that means.

CBS America

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Easy swaps for a more sustainable lifestyle

We tracked our trash for one week to see how much single-use plastic we really use. The results surprised us — and pushed us to rethink some daily habits. Saving the earth a little at a time is easier than you think with simple changes —...

CNN

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Amazon fulfilment centers see surge during Prime Day event

Amazon fulfillment centers in the Kansas City area have experienced a significant increase in orders during the Prime Day sales event, with local facilities processing 62% more orders than usual.

Scripps Local

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Walmart recalls 850,000 water bottles

Walmart urges consumers to return or discard Ozark Trail bottles after reports of lid malfunctions causing serious eye injuries. Affected bottles sold since 2017.

Scripps News

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L.A. port head says lower cargo volume could impact holiday season

President Trump is escalating his global trade war, threatening new tariffs on several countries starting Aug. 1, unless deals are struck. With back-to-school and holiday shopping nearing, the move could hit store shelves hard. Jo Ling K...

CBS America

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Amazon Prime Day underway, here are some of the best deals

It's the first day of the Amazon Prime Day sale. The extended event will last through Friday this year. Kim Peiffer, director of features and special projects for Forbes Vetted, joins CBS News to talk about the best available deals.

CBS America

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Amazon Prime Day deals to look for

Tuesday marks the start of one of the biggest online shopping events of the year: Amazon Prime Day. Nathan Burrow, senior deals editor for Wirecutter, joins CBS News to round up some of the best promotions.

CBS America

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What to know ahead of Amazon Prime Day

Amazon Prime Day 2025, which is actually a stretch of four days, runs from July 8-11 and offers major deals on all kinds of merchandise. Andrea Woroch, a consumer savings expert, shares what to know ahead of the big sale.

CBS America

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Meet Labubu, the viral Chinese toy taking the world by storm

Labubu, the wildly popular toy elf from Chinese brand Pop Mart, has sparked global hype. As CNN’s Lynda Kinkade reports, the toy has celebrity fans, record-breaking auctions, and has inspiring a dessert in Moscow.

CNN

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Rising middle-class consumption trends to watch in India, Saudi, China

Vivian Lin Thurston from William Blair Emerging Markets Growth shares what investment opportunities she is focusing on for the consumption theme in emerging markets.

CNBC

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A contractor’s guide to choosing a contractor

Preparing for a potential hurricane is a must for those living in certain areas of the country. But finding the right general contractor can be stressful. Here's what you need to know when shopping for help before a big storm.

The Weather Channel

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Which life jacket is best for kids? Watch this before buying

A property fitted life jacket that is approved by the Coast Guard can save your child’s life, however not all life jackets are created equal.

The Weather Channel

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More Americans want to buy used cars due to tariffs

A new survey from auto researcher Edmunds shows 58% of respondents are more interested in buying a used car because of tariffs. Kelly O'Grady reports.

CBS America

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New data signals tariff turmoil's effect on consumer spending

New economic data suggests the turmoil surrounding tariffs is affecting U.S. consumer spending. Retail sales in the U.S. dropped 0.9% in May, a sharp dip from the 0.1% decline the month before. Kelly O'Grady takes a look at the numbers.

CBS America

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Retail sales fell 0.9% in May, worse than expected

CNBC's Rick Santelli joins 'Squawk Box' to break down the latest economic data to cross the tape.

CNBC

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GameStop doubles down on trading cards and other collectibles

In today's Daily Fix:GameStop is pivoting to the collectible trading card market as the company looks to improve upon a succesful first financial quarter. Trading cards—Pokémon specifically—are a huge market for collectors, but scalpers ...

IGN

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$50 Amazon Haul: these are the gadgets we’d recommend

We spent $50 on cheap gadgets at Amazon Haul to see if any of them were actually worth your money. Then we tested those ultracheap gadgets to find out what’s genuinely useful and what’s total junk. Is Amazon Haul a gold mine of affordabl...

CNN

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Toys caught in the crosshairs of Trump's tariffs

New evidence shows that President Trump's tariff policies are shaking up global trade. Imports of foreign goods plunged about 16% in April, the largest one-month drop on record. Nancy Chen dives into how the toy business is being impacted.

CBS News

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Walmart plans to expand deliveries by drone

Walmart is bringing drone deliveries to three more states. The big-box retailer said it plans to launch the speedier delivery option at 100 stores in Atlanta, Charlotte, Houston, Orlando and Tampa within the coming year.

CNBC

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The rising cost of beauty products

CBC's Sannah Choi breaks down why we're seeing a rising cost in cosmetics and personal care products in the face of U.S. tariffs.

CBC News

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Americans using 'buy now, pay later' plans to buy groceries

While "buy now, pay later" loans have been used for big-ticket items for years, new data shows that a growing number of American consumers use the method for everyday items. CBS News MoneyWatch correspondent Kelly O'Grady has more.

CBS America

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Japanese shoppers scramble for cheap, government-issued rice

Japan's farm minister said the government stood ready to offer more stockpiled rice as consumers formed long queues to snatch up cheap, emergency-use grain made available through some retailers since the weekend.

Reuters

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Mesh Wi-Fi routers could solve your slow internet speed

We tested the Eero 7 and Pro 7 for two weeks to figure out what the deal is with mesh routers—are they worth it, do you need one, and do they really make a difference? After hands-on testing, we’ve got our answer. Let’s just say our elec...

CNN

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Why you can’t buy a brand new Rolex at the store

The perfect price for a watch is “very personal,” say experts Brynn Wallner and Vincent Brasesco, who break down the many things to consider when buying a watch - and what the sweet spot for a luxury timepiece actually is.

CNN

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From clothes to food and travel, how to save on summer essentials

A significant number of summer essentials come from China and because of tariffs, some major retailers have warned of higher prices.

CBS America

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How much is too much to spend on a watch?

CNN

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Music icons' items to be auctioned off at New York City Hard Rock Cafe

Items from The Beatles, Nirvana and Taylor Swift will be up for bid in New York City next week, as Julien's Auctions announces the return of its Music Icons auction.

France 24

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Here’s where shoppers are looking instead of Shein and Temu

Data analytics firm Consumer Edge used U.S. transaction data to track shoppers who stopped buying from Temu and Shein and isolate how their spending has shifted. Michael Gunther, the company’s Head of Insights, shares the findings.

CNN

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Trump warns Walmart against raising prices

President Trump warned Walmart against raising prices on Saturday, telling the nation's biggest retailer and grocer to "eat the tariffs." His post comes two days after Walmart's CEO said prices could rise amid Mr. Trump's trade war with ...

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