I'm an interior designer who loves HomeGoods, but there are 7 things I never buy there

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Author Paynter Rhed smiling in front of a HomeGoods sign
HomeGoods has a lot of great items, but there are some items I tend to avoid getting at the chain.

Paynter Rhed

I used to work at Dollar Tree. There are 9 things I still buy there all of the time.

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Dollar Tree exterior
I previously worked at Dollar Tree, and I still enjoy shopping there for daily essentials, party supplies, and more.

Dina Richards

I've been on more than 50 cruises. There are 9 things I never buy on board.

Tech Insider : Travel, Travel, Business
Amanda Adler in front of cruise ship
I've sailed on a lot of cruises, which has helped me figure out what's a great deal and what's better to skip.

Amanda Adler

Everyone wants to carry these 'it' briefcases from Coach — even if they're 40 years old

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Anne Hathaway films
Anne Hathaway films "The Devil Wears Prada 2" in New York City.

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The next big AI fight might happen in your shopping cart

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Walmart sign on basket
Walmart's AI shopping assistant is called Sparky.

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A $175 hoodie that says 'Fear of God' across the chest could make your tween the coolest kid in school

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Ja Rule wears an Essentials Fear of God hoodie.
A Fear of God Essentials hoodie in white.

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Pokémon mania is so out of control that resellers are making big money flipping Pop-Tarts and other Target collectibles

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Pokémon merchandise
Target's Pokémon apparel sold out fast.

Target

I shopped $15 the Bin Wins at Staples. Prices drop to $2 by the end of the week.

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Woman at Bin Wins
Maria Johnson saw items at $15 at the Bin Wins at Staples.

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I shopped Gap's new Victoria Beckham collection. It's one of the best fashion collaborations of the year — if you're tall enough to wear it.

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The exterior of a Gap store in New Jersey.
The exterior of a Gap store in New Jersey.

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Bath & Body Works says it can't compete without Amazon

Tech Insider : Business, Economy
Shoppers walk outside of a Bath & Body Works store in a mall.
Amazon is playing a major role in Bath & Body Works' new online strategy, CEO Daniel Heaf said.

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