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Your Child May Not Need Everything Teachers Ask for on Day One

The school supply list says three boxes of tissues, four dry-erase markers, two specialty folders, headphones, disinfecting wipes and a particular brand of colored pencils. Does your child really need every one of those items sitting in their backpack on the first morning?

Kids Ain't Cheap

7 School Purchases That Are Usually Cheaper After Classes Begin

Back-to-school shopping can feel like a race to buy everything before the first bell, but rushing may cost families more than necessary. In 2026, families with K-12 students expect to spend an average of $863.86 on school-related purchases, according to the National Retail Federation. Nearly half of shoppers who had…

Kids Ain't Cheap

The Amazon Return Pile Is Trying to Tell You Something About Your Spending

That stack of Amazon boxes by the door may look like a weekend errand, but it could also be a financial warning sign. One return is ordinary; a steady Amazon return pile can reveal that buying has become faster than deciding whether you actually need something. Online shopping removes much…

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Modular homes rollout to hasten build times, cut costs

The National Reconstruction Fund's latest investment promises to build apartments 20 per cent cheaper and 50 per cent faster than traditional methods.

AAP

US law to investigate foodborne illness outbreaks has been delayed for 15 years

Law was set to go into effect in January, months before cyclosporiasis outbreak, but now is set for 2028

The Guardian - US

Scottish councils misspend millions in nature funding

MILLIONS of pounds from a flagship Scottish Government environmental fund has been misspent by councils, The Ferret can reveal.

The National (Scotland)

Father's Day Gifts 2026: 10 Last-Minute Ideas as Americans Spend Record $27.9 Billion Despite Inflation

Record $27.9 billion Father's Day spending hides flat volume and a top-spender surge. Here are 10 last-minute gifts that beat shipping cut-offs before Sunday 21 June.

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With Foot Locker in trouble, JD is set to pounce in the U.S.

With Foot Locker struggling, JD Sports sees a chance to grab market share.

Fortune

Holiday Retail Tariffs: How Much Are You Paying This Christmas Season vs. Last Year?

How much exactly are you paying this Christmas season compared to last year? Here's what you should know.

GOBankingRates

Millennials enjoy creative tourism – new research uncovers a business opportunity for South Africans

Creative tourism is a growing form of travel where visitors learn by taking part in hands-on, culturally rooted activities. These can include classes in local cooking, craft workshops or music sessions. Tourism researchers Anneli Douglas, Gijsbert Hoogendoorn and Greg Richards investigated what kinds of tourism in this niche appeal to…

The Conversation

I Asked ChatGPT How To Celebrate the Holidays for Cheap (or Free) — Here’s What It Said

Discover budget-friendly ways to celebrate the holidays -- from free gifts to low-cost meals. They'll keep the season joyful without breaking the bank.

GOBankingRates

I Asked ChatGPT What Would Happen to the Economy If Holiday Spending Dropped by 50%

Nobody predicts that holiday spending will drop 50% -- or even anywhere close to that. But what would happen if the economy did experience such a decline?

GOBankingRates

Visa and Mastercard Swipe-Fee Deal Could Reshape Credit Card Rewards and UK Spending

Visa and Mastercard's settlement could lower swipe fees for merchants but may reduce credit card rewards for shoppers.

International Business Times UK

Holiday Hiring To Plunge To 15-Year Low, Says NRF: Here's What Jobseekers Need To Know

Retailers are expected to add just 265,000 to 365,000 seasonal jobs this year, the National Retail Federation said on Thursday. The forecast is the lowest holiday hiring tally in at least 15 years, down from 442,000 last year and NRF said, is consistent with a softer labor market.

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National Retail Federation forecasts first-ever $1 trillion holiday season

The U.S. holiday season is expected to break new records despite inflation and tariffs.

The Independent UK

National Retail Federation predicts first $1 trillion holiday shopping season

American shoppers are expected to spend more during the holiday shopping season this year, compared with a year ago, despite shoppers’ downbeat attitude amid all the economic uncertainty and rising prices from President Donald Trump’s tariffs

Fortune

Fearing tariff-induced price hikes, parents are back-to-school shopping earlier than any year on record

More than two-thirds of families started buying pencils, pens, paper, and folders in early July.

Benzinga

Apple Stock A Back-To-School Winner? Nine States Offer Sales Tax Holidays, Big Savings

Consumers facing inflation concerns and worries of future tariffs on products from Apple Inc (NASDAQ:AAPL) could be in for a surprise sale during July and August, thanks to annual state sales tax holidays in participating states.

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The Guardian - US

Hundreds arrested across 28 states in effort to curb organized retail theft

Illinois taskforce brought together more than 100 law enforcement agencies and over 30 retailers for crackdown

The Independent UK

Father’s Day spending expected to hit record high despite economic uncertainty

Retailers expect Americans to spend $24bn this year on gifts for dad

Reason

How Tariffs Could Cause Shortages in American Stores

A sharp decline in ocean freight from China during April is a sign of the supply chain issues that will begin hitting in May.

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Roses Are Red, Violets Are Blue, These 68 Valentine’s Day Fails May Mortify You (New Pics)

Ah, Valentine’s Day! It’s supposed to be romantic from start to finish, but failure, rejection, and tragedy don't take any time off. The post Roses Are Red, Violets Are Blue, These 68 Valentine’s Day Fails May Mortify You (New Pics) first appeared on Bored Panda.

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This Analyst Gave Super Micro Stock an Unexpected Price Target Hike

Investors should take a wait-and-see approach ahead of a key filing deadline for SMCI on Feb. 25.

The Independent UK

Toy stores could go bust under Trump’s proposed international tariffs

Nearly 80 percent of U.S. toys are manufactured in China, one of the countries the president-elect has threatened to target with immediate charges on imports

The Independent UK

Nature restoration in Highlands facing long-term challenges, communities warn

Funding and depopulation are putting a strain on projects that could take years if not decades to yield meaningful change.

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