How Amazon is using AI to make your shopping better

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amazon's AI chatbot Rufus
Amazon announced an AI chatbot it calls Rufus.

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I drive 2 hours to shop at Trader Joe's once a month. Here are 11 items I buy that make the trip worth it.

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A shopping cart filled with several items, including dog treats, a pack of beer, sponges, granola bites, and various snacks.
Moving to Indiana wasn't going to stop me from shopping at Trader Joe's.

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Amazon Prime Day delivery workers say they're planning to grab early-morning shifts and take toilet paper with them

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FILE PHOTO: A delivery person pushes a cart full of Amazon boxes in New York City, U.S., February 14, 2019. REUTERS/Brendan McDermid/File Photo
An Amazon delivery worker pushes a cart full of boxes across an intersection.

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I love making charcuterie boards using Aldi products. Here are 11 items I buy to make a gourmet-looking spread for under $30.

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A charcuterie board with crackers, pickles, meats, cheeses, smoked salmon, grapes, and jelly with two bottles of wine in the background.
Aldi items allow me to put together a gourmet-looking spread for under $30.

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An Amazon Flex worker explains the biggest challenges of Prime Day deliveries

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A sign directing Flex drivers at an Amazon facility.

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I tried on linen shorts at Gap, Old Navy, and Banana Republic. The priciest ones were amazing, but I found a similar pair for way less.

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Chloe wearing three different pairs of linen shorts. On the left, a longer white pair from Gap. In the middle, a shorter black pair from Old Navy. On the left, a white pair with a belt from Banana Republic.
I compared similar pairs of linen shorts at Gap, Old Navy, and Banana Republic.

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PepsiCo just admitted that snackflation might have gone too far

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Snack price increases may have peaked, according to PepsiCo's CEO.

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Costco is raising its membership fee for the first time in 7 years

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Costco is raising its membership fee, the retailer said Wednesday.

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Why Amazon wants you to pick up your Prime Day orders this year

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Amazon has been adding lockers for order pick-ups.

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I work in sales at Coach. Customers always make these 5 mistakes when buying luxury bags.

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Woman holding yellow banana coach purse
I have helped a lot of people buy Coach bags over the years.

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