Home Depot is laying off 800 employees and bringing staff back to the office 5 days a week

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The entrance to a Home Depot store, with a customer walking into the store and a selection of plants outside of it.
Home Depot said that it laid off 800 corporate employees on Wednesday.

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Amazon's latest pivot: Bye-bye, automated grocery stores

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An Amazon employee at its Fresh grocery store
An Amazon employee at its Fresh grocery store

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Apple has a new and improved AirTag. Here's why I'm buying the old ones.

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apple air tag
The new and improved Apple Air Tag has a lounder sound and longer range.

Apple

We want to hear how Gen Z's shopping habits are changing. Tell us in this survey.

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clothing racks
Young people are increasingly shopping secondhand.

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I tried on leggings at Lululemon, Alo, and Athleta. My favorite pair made me feel comfortable and confident.

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A composite image of Chloe wearing three different pairs of leggings.
I tried on similar pairs of leggings at Lululemon, Alo, and Athleta to see which would be best for working out.

Chloe Caldwell

3 watch predictions for 2026 that reveal what buyers want next

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Cartier watch display
Cartier is expected to keep gaining momentum in 2026.

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Lego and Pokémon released a $650 collab, and resellers are already vying to get a bite of the market

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Venusaur, Charizard, and Blastoise Lego set is assembled on a wooden desk.
Lego Pokémon's Venusaur, Charizard, and Blastoise set.

The Lego Group

I compared Costco shopping carts of Kirkland Signature products and brand names. The price differences surprised me.

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Packages of Kirkland Signature AA-size alkaline batteries are displayed at a Costco Wholesale store on July 12, 2025 in San Diego, California.
Major retailers typically have several in-house brands. Costco just has one: Kirkland Signature.

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THEN AND NOW: Vintage photos show how department stores have changed

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Department stores, then and now.
Department stores, then and now.

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Gemini strikes new deal with Walmart, further narrowing ChatGPT's lead

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Gemini and ChatGPT
Image and video capabilities could be crucial in 2026.

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