I visited Home Depot in the metaverse to try to understand why retailers are flocking to it, and the experience left me baffled but somewhat impressed

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My virtual avatar in the virtual Home Depot.

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Former Walmart manager arrested after leaving the store with $135,000 in shopping bag, police say

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Local police say they believed Melissa Vanderwall left the area in the months between the theft and her arrest.

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A new migraine medication is coming this summer — and it promises relief in just 15 minutes

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Pfizer is releasing a new migraine drug.

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BarkBox under fire, accused of stealing and posting TikToker's video without her consent: 'I'm furious'

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Cecelia Fales claims BarkBox stole her video without her consent.

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Popular kids' toy store Camp is begging customers for cash because its money is tied up in SVB. It's one of thousands of startups that now faces uncertainty.

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Camp's website is advertising its 40% off sale after Silicon Valley Bank's collapse.

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Gen Alpha loves eating McDonald's, watching YouTube and Disney+, and telling their parents what to buy at the store

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What kids see online — particularly in unboxing videos and other shopping content — directly influences their retail choices, according to 56% of the parents in a survey.

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Adidas study calls out the 'ridiculous' things women must do to feel safe while running

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New research from Adidas finds 92% of women are concerned for their safety while running.

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More businesses are asking customers to tip — and shoppers are getting sick of it

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Americans are getting sick of tipping and debating it on social media.

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Viral TikTok of Lowe's employee screaming for help prompts debate among current and former workers about safety training at the home-improvement chain

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A viral TikTok has prompted a debate among Lowe's workers about the company's safety training.

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The 5 easiest Etsy shops to start where entrepreneurs can earn 6 figures or more

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Jessica Morelli, the owner of skincare line Palermo Body, prepares her products.

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