Apple Ditches Blood Oxygen Feature on Its Watches to Escape Import Ban

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Apple has finally come up with a workaround for the recent ban on two of its watches: the Apple Watch Series 9 and the Ultra 2.

Target and Walmart stores in the Bay Area are locking up underwear and socks to prevent shoplifting

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Products are locked behind glass as a person shops at a Target store in the Harlem neighborhood in Manhattan on September 28, 2023 in New York City.
Products are locked behind glass as a person shops at a Target store in the Harlem neighborhood in Manhattan on September 28, 2023 in New York City.

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Why companies like Amazon, Walmart, and Target will let you keep some products you want to return — but issue you a refund anyway

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Customer stands at counter with Amazon sign inside Kohl's store
Kohl's and Amazon inked a deal in 2019 that allows Amazon customers to return items to Kohl's stores.

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A TikToker said she worked a full day at Kroger without actually having a job there

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TikToker works at Kroger for free
The TikToker @ugh_madison worked at Kroger for a whole day for free.

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Hoards of people are stampeding stores to get Stanley's limited edition Valentine's Day cups, and resales are going for more than $100

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This eBay seller is listing one of the limited edition Stanley cups for $100.

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Stores closed on New Year's Day 2024: Aldi, Costco, Trader Joe's, and more

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New Year's Eve costume eyeglasses for sale at a souvenir shop in Times Square.
Some consumers may have to start off the new year without visiting their favorite stores. Several retailers will be closed on New Year's Day or will operate on limited hours.

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Target's delivery service Shipt is pausing operations in Seattle as a host of new laws are set to change the delivery space

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Shipt is reportedly pausing service in Seattle.

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Apple isn't selling its banned Apple Watch models in the US — but you can still find them at other retailers

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An orange Apple Watch Ultra 2 on a charging mat.
The Apple Watch Series 9 and Ultra 2 are still available at third-party retailers even if Apple isn't selling them.

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Target's price-match policy doesn't actually allow the 'hack' that's trending on TikTok

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TikTok and Instagram users share a price-match
TikTok and Instagram users share a price-match "hack" for Target shoppers.

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Walmart is going after Amazon in a new way — and borrowing a strategy from Target

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A Walmart employee picks online orders in the beauty aisle. Walmart appears to be committed to gaining digital ground on Amazon.

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