Billionaires like Mark Zuckerberg and Bill Gates have transitioned to their spring looks

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Business Insider spoke with style experts to learn what the elite are wearing this spring.

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I lost everything I owned in a fire. This is how it reframed my thinking about owning material things.

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Helen Chandler-Wilde
Helen Chandler-Wilde lost everything in a fire.

Helen Chandler-Wilde

Why less snow is threatening Japan's expensive Kanzuri chile paste

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Kanzuri is a traditional fermented chile paste that is exclusively produced in Myoko in Japan's Niigata Prefecture by the Tojo family. Before the family started selling the condiment in 1966, it was only made in small batches for household use.

People keep stealing heavy equipment from Home Depot's rental department and selling it on Facebook

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The rental department at Home Depot.
The rental department at Home Depot.

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Walmarts in St. Louis and Cleveland are the latest to yank self-checkout

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A self-checkout station at Walmart
Walmart says removing self-checkout at some locations is aimed at improving the in-store experience.

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Amazon had a secret operation to gather intel on rivals like Walmart and FedEx, reportedly called Big River

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Amazon used a secretive offshoot to gather intel on retail rivals like Walmart and eBay, a new report says.

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I love Amazon Prime a bit too much — but my one shopping rule has helped me save money

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Orders that arrive in 24 hours give me the instant gratification I crave, but being a little impatient about longer shipping times has saved me money.

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Store worker of 20 years was fired for not paying for grocery bags at the self-checkout

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Self-checkout till at Sainsbury's, a UK grocery chain
Some retailers have been rethinking their approach to self-checkouts due to theft issues.

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The world's richest person just put 2 more of his kids on the board of his $430 billion company

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Bernard Arnault wearing a navy-blue blazer jacket and a white shirt.
Four of Bernard Arnault's five children now sit on LVMH's board.

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Inside the minds of 4 Hermès bag collectors

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A woman's arm filled with Birkin bags

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  • Hermès is having a moment — especially its Birkin and Kelly handbags.
  • Speaking with Business Insider, collectors and experts explained why they love them.
  • Each said they appreciated the bags' high-quality craftsmanship and practicality.

Hermès is having a moment.

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