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Rising Halloween Costs Spur Secondhand Costume Swaps
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— 5d
As Halloween costs rise, shoppers are turning to secondhand stores, costume swaps and resale events to find more affordable outfits. Retailers and community groups say reused costumes and decorations can help families stretch their budgets.
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Fabric Shops Draw Makers Across Five States
Lifestyle
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Independent textile destinations across the country offer makers more than supplies: a longtime California fabric outlet, a Maine farm shop centered on fiber arts and traceable wool, and an Idaho quilt showroom where shoppers can buy kits based on finished samples. Kentucky quilt shops and a multi-floor Massachusetts fabric warehouse round out the range, with services including classes, fabric consultations, upholstery and extensive materials for sewing projects.
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Charleston Town Center Mall Expected to Close 2027
Business
— Oct 5, 2026
Charleston Town Center’s remaining indoor stores are expected to close by late spring or early summer 2027, and the property’s future remains uncertain: Mayor Amy Goodwin says potential buyers have shown interest, while owner Hull Property Group says no sale or development proposal has generated interest. Shoppers recalled the mall as a community gathering place and criticized its decline, while a proposed city-supported mixed-use redevelopment is no longer moving forward.
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Asian E-Commerce Shifts Toward Transparency, Consumer Trust
Business
— Oct 6, 2026
E-commerce is shifting toward greater transparency and trust as India prepares rules requiring clearer ranking, sponsored-listing and discount disclosures, while consumer research in Vietnam points to shoppers weighing value, quality and protection more carefully than before. In Uzbekistan, consumer complaints have also highlighted persistent concerns over platform transparency, delivery, refunds and installment purchases.
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DOJ Issues Nearly A Dozen Subpoenas In Immigration Probe Against Ilhan Omar; Includes Members Of Her Family
Nicole Silverio · 3 min · 1h
47% of consumers buy secondhand monthly
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— Oct 7, 2026
eBay’s 2026 Recommerce Report finds secondhand shopping is increasingly routine: 76% of surveyed consumers bought used goods in the past year and 47% shop secondhand monthly, largely to manage household budgets. Younger consumers are especially likely to buy more, while many shoppers also cite environmental benefits; comparisons with last year’s monthly-shopping figure warrant caution because the survey methodology changed.
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AP Top 25 College Football Teams
Ranking
College football fans argue endlessly over which programs deserve the top spots in the AP Poll based on wins, schedule strength, and legacy.
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After Amazon Slammed The Door, Meta Rallies Partners To Welcome AI Shoppers
Daily Caller News Foundation
— Oct 7, 2026
A group of tech and retail heavyweights is drafting the rules of the road for artificial intelligence bots that shop on people's behalf.
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Costco Faces $5 Million Sugar-Free Labeling Lawsuit
Business
— Oct 1, 2026
Costco faces a proposed class-action lawsuit alleging its Kirkland Signature Hydration Electrolyte Drink Mix is misleadingly marketed as “sugar-free” because it lists allulose, a monosaccharide, as its first ingredient. Although the FDA permits allulose to be excluded from certain nutrition-label sugar counts, the plaintiff says the marketing misled shoppers and seeks damages and changes to the labeling.
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Artisan Markets Bring Makers to Communities
Lifestyle
— Sep 29, 2026
Community craft fairs in several towns are bringing together local artisans and shoppers for handmade goods ranging from jewelry and artwork to baked treats and gifts, often alongside food, music and family activities. Organizers and vendors also emphasize the events’ community benefits, including supporting local businesses and ministries.
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Kroger Ends Red Bull Sales Nationwide While Scaling Back Boar’s Head at Some Stores
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— Sep 16, 2026
Kroger has pulled Red Bull from shelves nationwide and has reduced Boar's Head deli products as grocery prices rise and supplier negotiations intensify. CEO Greg Foran has pledged to push back on inflation-driven price increases and to lean into value offerings to keep prices down for shoppers.
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Goliath death puts Georgia’s ride inspectors to the test
A teacher’s fatal ejection from Six Flags’ Goliath forces a hard look at state inspection duty, park accountability, and the safety ordinary families expect before they board.
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Waste Service Truck Picks Up Dumpster and Dumps it, Then Driver Spots Person in Hopper Camera
Reporting
— Dec 24, 2022
On Monday, an employee with Republic Waste Operations in Huntsville, Alabama, was able to save a life after realizing a man had been sleeping in the dumpster he’d just picked up. Republic Services Operations Manager…
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Yeti Issues Massive Recall After Potentially Deadly Defect: ‘Immediately Stop Use of These Products’
Reporting
— Mar 14, 2023
Almost 2 million Yeti brand products are being recalled because of a safety issue. The company announced on its website that it is voluntarily recalling four coolers and soft gear cases — the Hopper M30 Soft Cooler 1.0…
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Most Influential Women in World History
Yourlist
— Ranking
From ancient queens who ruled empires to modern activists who changed laws, these women left indelible marks on politics, science, and culture. Vote for who you think shaped history most profoundly.
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Men Claiming to be ‘Non-Binary’ Overrun Women’s Tech Conference
Reporting
— Oct 5, 2023
Masses of men claiming to be “non-binary” overran a women’s technology conference in Orlando, Florida, last week. The Grace Hopper Celebration featured female speakers meant to inspire women and non-binary workers in…
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UHPC Mixers Meet High Standards, CO-NELE Reports
Business
— Jul 14, 2026
UHPC ultra-high performance concrete mixers are designed to meet stringent mixing requirements for advanced construction projects and are widely used in structures such as bridges, tunnels, and high-rise buildings to ensure high-strength, durable concrete. Prices vary by model and configuration, with typical factory prices around 89,000 yuan for pneumatic unloading and up to about 132,000 yuan with hydraulic unloading and a lifting hopper, and CO-NELE offers a range of models to suit different needs.
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NYFW plans American heritage brand revival
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— Sep 1, 2026
New York Fashion Week is emphasizing American heritage brands such as Ralph Lauren, Coach, and Tommy Hilfiger, with younger shoppers driving growth even as luxury markets face softness in Europe and the Middle East. The official schedule also highlights a broader designer lineup, including Indigenous NYFW showcases through INYFW listed on the CFDA calendar.
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EXCLUSIVE: Trump DOJ Launches Probe Into New Jersey City Over ‘Egregious’ Firearm Permit Process
Harold Hutchison · 3 min · 1h
Target tariff refunds boost profits, lower prices
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— Aug 19, 2026
Target reported about $994 million in pretax tariff refunds for the latest quarter, which boosted profits and will be reinvested in price reductions for shoppers. The retailer also raised its full-year outlook as comparable-store sales rose about 3.8% and a merchandising overhaul under its new CEO drives continued growth.
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Toy Story vs Shrek
Yourlist
— VS Battle
The toy box vs the swamp: two animation revolutions, one inevitable playground argument.
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Shoppers Stop Q1 FY27 loss narrows, revenue rises
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— Jul 22, 2026
Shoppers Stop posted a consolidated Q1 FY27 net loss of ₹14.25 crore as revenue rose 11.2% to ₹1,291.4 crore, aided by eight new store openings and continued premiumisation, beauty growth and Intune formats. The retailer noted higher costs and a slight dip in EBITDA margins but also highlighted a strong loyalty program of 1.38 crore members, ongoing ESOP activity, and a push toward debt-free status by FY27 amidst robust premium and beauty demand.
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Video Shows Roof Collapse at New Jersey BJ’s as Storms Send Water Pouring Into Store
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— Jul 6, 2026
A dramatic roof collapse inside a New Jersey BJ's Wholesale Club sent water rushing into the store Monday morning, forcing dozens of shoppers and employees to evacuate as severe storms swept through the area. According…
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Doritos, Cheetos Release New Health-Focused Line
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— Nov 20, 2025
In a move that’s catching attention across the snack industry, PepsiCo has announced it’s removing the bright colors—but not the flavors—from some of its most recognizable products. Starting December 1, shoppers in the…
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Walmart Announces Major Transformation in How Customers Shop
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— Aug 8, 2025
Walmart is no longer waiting for shoppers to walk through its doors. Now, the world’s largest retailer is taking its stores straight to the streets — in the form of rolling, TikTok-inspired mobile pop-ups. Brightly…
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Four agreements can replace the rules you never chose
Most human suffering comes from childhood beliefs absorbed without consent, and freedom comes from four daily commitments about speech, reaction, interpretation, and effort.
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Shoppers Up In Arms About Products, Services At Never-Before-Seen Levels: REPORT
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— Nov 28, 2025
A record number of American consumers are reporting increasing frustration with products and services, The Wall Street Journal (WSJ) reported Friday. Seventy-seven percent of U.S. customers reported facing a product or…
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Americans Expected To Spend Big This Christmas Shopping Season, But There’s A Huge Catch
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— Nov 27, 2025
American retailers can expect strong consumer turnout this Thanksgiving weekend — but many shoppers appear poised to depend on credit cards at higher rates than in previous years. A whopping 186.9 million Americans are…
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EXCLUSIVE: ‘The Man She Is Today’: European Companies Accused Of ‘Importing’ Woke Ideology
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— May 29, 2025
Consumers’ Research issued a “Woke Alert” on Thursday warning American shoppers that three European companies are “importing a European strain” of identity politics into the U.S. The alert specifically targets IKEA’s…
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Amazon Reportedly Floats Plan To Show Tariff Price Increases To Shoppers — Karoline Leavitt Calls It ‘Hostile’ Move
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— May 4, 2025
White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said on Tuesday that Amazon’s reported plan to display the breakdown of how much tariffs are impacting the cost of each good is a “hostile” and “political act.” Punchbowl…
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DAVID BLACKMON: Kamala Harris’ Energy Policy Catalog Is Full Of Whoppers
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— Jul 24, 2024
The catalog of Vice President Kamala Harris’s history on energy policy is as thin as the listing of her accomplishments as President Joe Biden’s “Border Czar,” which is to say it is bereft of anything of real substance…
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EXCLUSIVE: Asst. Commerce Secretary Roth Reveals The Issues Facing Classrooms That Rely Too Much On Screens
Sean Moran · 6 min · 2h
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