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I booked free personal-styling appointments at Nordstrom and Saks. I can't believe how much I learned — and how much fun they were.

Tue, 06/25/2024 - 09:07

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On the left, Lara takes a photo of herself in the Nordstrom fitting room wearing a burnt-orange cowl-neck bodysuit and white pants. On the right, Lara takes a photo of herself wearing a red shirt and a black blazer with buttons. — I tried free in-store personal-styling appointments at Nordstrom and Saks.
Lara Walsh

Retail, Freelancer, freelancer-le, Shopping, personal-styling, saks, Nordstrom

Chili's, Applebee's, and other casual dining chains are having a moment

Mon, 06/24/2024 - 13:43

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applebee's — Applebee's and Chili's are offering discounts as fast-food chains are doing the same.
Scott Olson/Getty Images

Retail, restaurant, Food, eating-out, Retail

Sam's Club is winning over Gen Z shoppers with convenience, and that could spell trouble for Costco

Mon, 06/24/2024 - 13:41

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Sam's Club scan and go — Sam's Club CEO Chris Nicholas said the Walmart-owned company has grown its Gen Z membership by 68% in the past two years.
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Retail, sams-club, walmart, Costco, Analysis

Amazon Outlet is the retailer's best-kept secret. I've saved hundreds of dollars buying name-brand products for over 50% off.

Mon, 06/24/2024 - 11:07

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I've saved hundreds on home furnishings through the outlet, which often offers discounts of more than 50% off retail prices.

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How Korea's gamtae seaweed won over Michelin-starred chefs around the world

Mon, 06/24/2024 - 09:40

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Gamtae is one of South Korea's rarest seaweeds. For centuries, this earthy, sweet seaweed was mainly harvested and eaten raw by locals in the Seosan region.

Retail, Video, video-format-so-expensive, so-expensive, so-expensive-food, Korea, gamtae

French luxury tycoon Bernard Arnault, the richest man outside America, is buying one of Paris' most iconic restaurants

Mon, 06/24/2024 - 06:52

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Netflix wants to be Disney when it grows up

Mon, 06/24/2024 - 06:12

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Rendering of Netflix House — Netflix House.
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The first Netflix House venues will open in 2025 at malls in Texas and Pennsylvania.
Netflix seems to be following Disney's playbook, creating immersive, in-person experiences.
Could Netflix World be next?

Imitation is the sincerest form of flattery. Just ask Netflix.