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Fourth of July sales show the American consumer is still spending, but only when the deal is right

A person checking her credit card's details for a digital transaction from online shopping.

You and your friend may be paying different prices for the same thing. Here's how companies make that happen

Two friends checking items' information from a smartphone after shopping clothes in a store.

4 reasons the mall is Gen Z’s favorite place to hang out

Young people in front of an interactive Zootopia 2 promotional activation kiosk at Westfield Century City.

How much should you spend on bras?

A young adult arranging a stack of underwear in a wardrobe shelf.

Memory foam, latex or gel? The mattress topper material debate explained

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Stars, stripes and shopping carts: What Americans buy for the Fourth of July

Plates of hamburger, corn, and hotdogs for Fourth of July festivities.

Premium packaging becomes a growth strategy for retailers

Black and gold luxury box packaging

A complete guide to lab-grown gemstones

Synthetically grown diamonds of various cuts

Why finding the right bra still feels like a mystery for millions of women

A young adult appearing to be frustrated while holding her smartphone and credit card in a dressing room.

Does your mattress contain these toxic materials?

A person touching a bed's soft mattress.