14 of the best specialty items to get at Aldi this month for $5 or less

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A tree-shaped package of Emporium Selection whiskey-cheddar cheese and a box of shortbread ice-cream sandwiches shaped like gingerbread men.
Aldi is stocking shelves with plenty of festive treats this December.

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I shopped at Michaels and Hobby Lobby for holiday decor, and one really blew me away

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Composite of Author Terri Peters smiling in front of garland at Michaels next to photo of Terri Peters smiling in front of ornaments at Hobby Lobby
I visited Michaels and Hobby Lobby to see which had the best selection of holiday decor.

Terri Peters

Chinese consumers are on a health kick — and Lululemon is reaping the rewards

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Shoppers walk past a Lululemon store featuring its signature modern design and lifestyle branding on November 16, 2024 in Shenzhen, Guangdong Province, China.
Lululemon is thriving in China but struggling in North America.

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Cheap and almost hangover-free — why the teeny, tiny martini is trending

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Mini martini in front of a small sofa.
Trendy bars in New York City and London started offering miniature versions of cocktails like martinis over the past few years.

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I went to Big Lots and saw why it's having trouble — even at a time when everyone is shopping for deals

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A sign and entrance at a Big Lots store in Maryland.
This Big Lots is located in a strip mall in exurban Maryland.

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Warmer-than-expected fall weather is hurting retailers that sell coats and boots

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Mom and kid shopping for Christmas. Winter holidays.
Shoppers were waiting for the mercury to drop before spending big.

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The hottest luxury fashion brands that customers should buy before everyone else does, according to The RealReal

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Bally models walking down the runway
Secondhand luxury execs have a heads-up on which brands will be on-trend next year.

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Yeti set out to conquer the cooler market. A supply-chain murder almost derailed it.

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Illustration of two men on a motorcycle holding a gun, following another car in the road.

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In a world of infinite AI, the new luxury item could well be humans

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Residents enjoy a carnival parade on February 6, 2005 in Viareggio, Italy.
Residents enjoy a carnival parade on February 6, 2005 in Viareggio, Italy.

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Costco has 3 ways to shop without a membership, but the math still favors paying the fee

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costco nyc
You can shop at Costco without a membership, but it doesn't really make sense to.

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