NEW YORK (AP) — Before the pandemic, Cheryl Woodard used to take her daughter and her friends to eat at a local IHOP in Laurel, Maryland after their dance practice. But now they hardly ever go there because it closes too early. “It’s a bit frustrating because it’s not as convenient as it used to …
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Carlina Green has two credit cards, but she’s not touching either of them this holiday season. As she makes purchases in stores and online. she relies on her debit card instead. “I like to spend within my means,” says Green, 24, who provides legal advice to low-income clients at a nonprofit law firm in San …
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Image source: Getty Images Missing some of your favorite Costco products? Key points Many Costco items are popular among warehouse club members. Costco sometimes stops selling certain products. These products include fan favorites like its popular Kirkland Signature 5-pocket jeans and name-brand items like Pampers diapers. Costco sells a wide variety of different products, including …
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Amazon held what amounted to an extra Prime Day in October, blanketing its deals site. Best Buy kicked off Black Friday-level sales last month. And on Friday, Kohl’s entered the first 200 people to enter each of its stores to enter a raffle, with prizes including gift cards to Sephora and a family trip to …
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NEW YORK (AP) — Cautious shoppers sought the best deals in stores and online as retailers offered new Black Friday discounts to entice consumers eager to start shopping for holiday gifts but weighed down by inflation. . Due to high prices for food, rent, gasoline and other necessities, many people were more selective, reluctant to …
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Wrentham officials have warned of traffic delays as early risers hit the road early on Black Friday to try to get some serious business at Massachusetts stores. The Wrentham Outlets, which were closed on Thanksgiving, opened before sunrise. Traffic was jammed on Interstate 495 approaching outlets before 9 a.m. “Everyone seems happy and nice despite …
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