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For online shoppers, Friday is the best day to score a discount, report finds
Online shopping discounts reach their peak on Fridays, a recent report found. Here’s how to make the most of the deals while avoiding the pitfalls of “spaving.”
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This Stanley is Barbie-themed: New Quencher line celebrates the Mattel classics
The popular cup brand is launching a Barbie collection, celebrating 65 years of the iconic doll with eight new Quencher designs.
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Apartments, hockey rinks and Amazon warehouses: Macy's closures will set off a wave of change at shopping malls
Macy’s namesake stores have long served as an anchor for malls across the country, and its plans to close them will lead to widespread change.
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‘Underconsumption core' is in — and not a moment too soon, I say
Underconsumption is not just a fad, it’s a movement that often goes hand in hand with the start of a economic slowdown.
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Shopping club memberships increase
Buying in bulk usually saves you money, but with increasing membership prices it makes consumes wonder if it’s worth it. NBC New York’s Lynda Baquero reports.
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Free Costco membership? How buying your gas from the warehouse store can cover your $60 fee
The warehouse chain’s fuel is so popular that it represented 13% of Costco’s net sales in 2023.
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Memorial Day Weekend 2024 deals and freebies you won't want to miss
While this isn’t an exhaustive list of all the Memorial Day deals that are available, we have you covered with discounts on food and drinks, gas and even an American flag giveaway.
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How retailers like Best Buy, T.J. Maxx and Home Depot quietly target ‘problem' returners
The latest crackdown on returns is only that latest effort by retailers to tamp down on return losses, with many U.S. names using third-party tracking software.
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It's Teacher Appreciation Week! See where teachers can get freebies and big discounts
When it comes to the people who help teach our children reading, writing, arithmetic and so many other important life lessons, we can’t thank them enough. That’s why a nationwide effort known as Teacher Appreciation Week rolls around every year to give us all a chance to give our endless thanks to educators.
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Man buys $14,000 Cartier earrings for $14 after company posts price error on website
Luxury jewelry maker Cartier isn’t known for giving stuff away, but in the case of one Mexican man, they pretty much did. Rogelio Villarreal was paging through Cartier’s web page in a moment of idleness when he came upon on offer too good to be true. Cartier apparently listed gold-and-diamond earrings for 237 pesos ($14), instead of the correct price,...
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You can still buy a sofa for $399 — here's why you may not want to
Over time, home furnishings have experienced a decline in quality. Here’s how to find pieces that will still stand the test of time, and keep an eye on cost.
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Moms are roasting fashion retailer Shein for its portrayal of the pregnant body
Moms are responding to a screen grab recently posted to X, a maternity model for Shein wore a blue compression tights and a matching long sleeve workout top.
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5 Costco items that are always worth buying — One $10 deal can ‘easily feed a family of 4'
Costco offers good prices in general, but some deals are better than others.
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Some Ross Dress for Less items are selling for as low as 49 cents. Here's why
After the end-of-year sales season, influencers take to social media to give tips on the best discounts in stores in the country.
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Fake reviews are a multibillion-dollar quicksand — here's how to avoid getting sucked in
For many, a string of glowing reviews, or the mark of five golden stars, usually seals the deal in a purchase decision. But what’s real and what’s phony?
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Scramble for last minute deals ahead of Christmas
This weekend is expected to be one of the busiest of the entire year for local malls and shopping centers. News 4’s Lynda Baquero reports.
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Holiday shoppers brave rain for car-free day on Fifth Avenue
The “Gift of Fifth” had thousands of New Yorkers and tourists flocking to the iconic Manhattan street for some holiday shopping. News 4’s Ida Siegal reports.
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Still looking for deals on holiday gifts? Retailers are offering discounts on Cyber Monday
For several major retailers, the “Cyber Monday” sale is a days-long event that began over the weekend.
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Planning to shop on Cyber Monday? Be aware of the return policies
Shoppers will be out and about the next few days to make the most of the holiday deals, but buyers should be aware of return policies if a purchase doesn’t go as planned.
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Stores prepping for Black Friday shoppers
News 4’s Jen Maxfield reports.