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29 Nov 2022, 14:18

Krispy Kreme has exited Russia over the war in Ukraine. 'Krunchy Dream' is taking its place.

The new Krunchy Dream donut shops are operating under the Novikov Group, which is owned by Arkady Novikov — Krispy Kreme's former Russian franchisee.

29 Nov 2022, 03:53

Free returns may be a thing of the past. Here's why retailers want you to pay to return stuff you bought online — and how you can avoid getting charged.

Companies like H&M are considering charging for returns, while Zara already makes shoppers pay $3.95. Experts say this is just the beginning.

29 Nov 2022, 03:52

Heinz, Waitrose, and hundreds of other brands' Royal Warrants became void after the Queen died. Now, they have to prove the royal family uses their products to get them back under King Charles III.

The Royal Warrant is granted by the monarch and therefore became void after Queen Elizabeth II died. Now, King Charles III has to grant them.

29 Nov 2022, 00:52

Over 60% of people who shop online are 'bracketing' their online purchases — and it's creating a logistical nightmare for retailers

"Bracketing," or buying multiple sizes or colors, then returning what's not wanted, seems harmless, but it causes logistical headaches for retailers.

28 Nov 2022, 23:21

I make $1,000 a month by promoting Amazon products on social media. It only takes 5 hours per week — here's how I set up my side hustle.

Elena Duque is a guest host on QVC and a content creator. She promotes beauty products on TikTok and Pinterest and gets a commission from every sale.

28 Nov 2022, 21:37

How Cyber Monday blew past Black Friday to become the biggest shopping event of the holiday season

Cyber Monday's origin shows how savvy marketing helped turn a blip in online-sales data into a shopping event that now attracts billions in sales.

28 Nov 2022, 18:49

Adidas discussed buying the Yeezy name from Kanye West in 2018 to avoid staff being exposed to the rapper, report says

Adidas execs presented a review of the Yeezy partnership to the board in 2018, listing staff's "direct exposure" to Ye as a risk, per the WSJ.

27 Nov 2022, 19:22

Workers at a boot store are owed almost $360,000 because some wages were paid in gift cards

Dayton Boots in Vancouver paid some of its 71 employees $600 a week in gift cards, which its director said let him cover the cost of work equipment.

27 Nov 2022, 19:07

Restaurants in Ukraine have created 'blackout menus' to cook by candlelight during power outages. They say they're 'not scared of the dark'.

Russia's attacks cause regular power outages in Ukraine. Restaurants are still serving customers with special 'blackout menus' cooked without electricity.

27 Nov 2022, 18:15

The rise of Carhartt, the 133-year-old workwear brand that's beloved by everyone from rappers to celebrities to blue-collar workers

A woman wears a Carhartt beanie during Paris Fashion Week.Edward Berthelot/Getty Images Carhartt got its star...

27 Nov 2022, 17:53

Top tips for saving money at Disney parks while traveling with a family on a budget

As Disney prices increase, travel agents and Disney enthusiasts share the best ways to visit the parks without breaking the bank.

27 Nov 2022, 01:07

One of biggest the US furniture companies laid off nearly 3,000 workers in overnight emails and texts without severance or benefits right before Thanksgiving

United Furniture Industries terminated "all employees" who were laid off before midnight Monday due to "unforeseen business circumstances," local outlets reported.

26 Nov 2022, 22:53

Death of the doorbuster: Black Friday shatters online shopping record with more than $9 billion in sales as in-store participation wanes

Online sales were up 2.3% from last year, driven by an increase of consumers turning to buy-now-pay-later options to combat record-high inflation.

26 Nov 2022, 20:28

Donald Trump says Kanye West asked him for advice about his 'difficulties' over dinner at Mar-a-Lago

Trump told the rapper he "should definitely not run for President" when he "unexpectedly" turned up at his Florida club with three friends on Tuesday.

26 Nov 2022, 19:11

6 US presidents who worked retail

Barack Obama once worked at a Baskin-Robbins.SAUL LOEB/AFP via Getty Images Before they made it to the White House, plenty of US presidents worked od...

26 Nov 2022, 18:58

I compared Starbucks and Dunkin'. As prices increase, Starbucks seems like the better deal due to Dunkin's inconsistency.

David L. Ryan/The Boston Globe via Getty Images CFOTO/Future Publishing via Getty Images Starbucks and Dunkin...

26 Nov 2022, 16:53

'Battle-hardened' food banks and pantries are already struggling to cope even before the recession finally arrives

"Families and food banks are facing a perfect storm," said Stephanie Sullivan of Omaha-based Food Bank for the Heartland. It's a "scary situation."

26 Nov 2022, 08:22

Black Friday online shopping will hit a new record this year, even though consumers headed back to physical stores as the pandemic waned

Top selling items during the day included Apple Watches, AirPods, smart TVs, espresso machines, as well as toys such as Hatchimals and Squishmallows.

26 Nov 2022, 03:50

We visited two Walmart stores on opposite sides of the country on Black Friday and were shocked by how few shoppers we saw

A mostly empty Walmart store in Irvine, California on Black Friday 2022.Brittany Chang/Insider We visited two...

26 Nov 2022, 01:49

We visited the same Walmart on Black Friday in 2021 and 2022 — and the consistent emptiness shows the waning importance of the shopping holiday

Mary Meisenzahl/Insider I went to the same Rochester, New York Walmart on Black...

We visited Walmart and Target to compare Black Friday turnout, and Target was the winner of the day

26 Nov 2022, 01:09

A former Yeezy employee said working for Kanye West was like being in a cult and she's had therapy since leaving the company

The ex-Yeezy staffer told Rolling Stone that since leaving the firm, she had used techniques designed to help cult members heal through therapy.

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