It’s that time of year again, when parents start thinking about back-to-school expenses. Normally, it’s always a costly season, but this year, it’s shaping up to be even more expensive than usual. The reason? Tariffs. Despite a temporary suspension or pause of some tariffs by the U.S. government on certain Chinese goods in May 2025 that eased some of the steepest rates, there’s still a lot of ...
Retail Giant Tests 3-Day Weekend—Will Others Follow?
What if the workweek were just four days long, with three full days off to recharge, rest, or do whatever you want? For a long time, that idea felt out of reach. The five-day grind followed by a quick weekend has been the standard for so long, it’s practically sacred. But that might be changing. Lowe’s, one of America’s biggest home improvement retailers, is putting that old schedule to the ...
Don’t Get Caught Off Guard: What Walgreens’ Closures Mean for Prescription Access
You might not even notice it right away. That neighborhood Walgreens you pass on the way to work? It might already be gone, or on its way out. At first glance, it might seem like just another routine corporate decision. But honestly? It’s more serious than it looks. Walgreens is shutting down hundreds of locations across the U.S., and they’re not alone. It’s a trend. Pharmacies are quietly ...
Have You Considered Using AI to Enhance Your Secondhand Shopping Experience?
The great AI apocalypse was the inspiration behind the Terminator franchise. Still, instead of taking over everything, AI is doing something far more interesting: it is transforming the way we shop, especially when it comes to secondhand and pre-owned goods. AI is helping users quickly identify fake items and also curating personalized listings. Furthermore, it also helps for ease of making ...
Target, Walmart, and Home Depot Are Rewriting the Rules of Inventory and it’s Costing Shoppers
The aisles of the largest stores in America are undergoing a subtle change. You might not notice it right away, but you’ll see it when you look closer. Something is missing when you walk into a Target, Walmart, or Home Depot today. It might be that your preferred brands are disappearing, perhaps specialized tools or appliances you love so much, are gone, or maybe it's simply a feeling that, ...
Gen Z and the Thrift Shift: 9 Ways Young Consumers Are Redefining Fashion Norms
Gen Z, those bold, post-’97 babies, are not just chronically online, deeply opinionated, and fluent in memes. They’re also rewriting the rules of self-expression. For this generation, fashion isn’t just about what you wear; it’s about who you are, what you stand for, and how you flex it on TikTok. Born into a world of economic chaos and unlimited Wi-Fi, the zoomers, as they are affectionately ...