Independent bookstores keep multiplying, although many still think they’re dying out

How Michaels Became an Unlikely Success

Arts and crafts store Michaels has gone from a grandmother’s store to an unlikely business success. Michelle Cheng breaks down how. (Source: Bloomberg)

It’s Everywhere: The Popular Flavor Is Taking Over Grocery Shelves

It coincides with America’s 250th birthday. READ MORE...

This Popular Department Store Lost Its Edge. Now It’s Betting Big on a Comeback.

Stores grew cluttered and inconsistent as this department store lost its way.

Ban the Books

Walk into a bookstore anywhere in the country. Chances are that, somewhere toward the front, you’ll see a glossy display table labeled “Banned Books.” The same is true for... The post Ban the Books appeared first on First Things.

65 Cheap Things Selling Out On Amazon Because They're Life-Changing

Amazon shoppers are obsessed with these budget-friendly finds that are low-key changing lives.

Breakaway journals ‘can zombify’ longstanding publications

Risk of editors leaving publications to form new journals gives them bargaining power, study finds The post Breakaway journals ‘can zombify’ longstanding publications appeared first on Research Professional News.

Amazon's Bestselling Summer Dresses Are So Boutique-Worthy — From $10

If you love expensive boutique style, welcome to the club. Instead of actually browsing at high-end boutiques, we found a way to satisfy our pricey taste on a budget — and there’s zero shopper’s guilt involved. Amazon’s bestsellers list is overflowing with dreamy dresses that could easily pass for luxe-looking finds. The only difference? They []

Adobe vs. Duolingo: Which Technology Stock Is a Better Buy in 2026?

Adobe generates nearly 10 billion in annual free cash flow, while Duolingo leverages a profitable freemium model as it expands into new subjects.

Han Kang’s indie bookstore shutters, another victim of Seoul’s gentrification

Han Kang’s indie bookstore shutters, another victim of Seoul’s gentrification

More on the ephemera of fame

I was in a bougie furniture story in Denver yesterday, looking at bookcases with my wife, who soon found herself annoyed by my spectrumesque tendency to fail to focus on the bookcases because I was so fascinated by the books inside of them. What was fascinating to me was that I didn’t recognize any of [] The post More on the ephemera of fame appeared first on Lawyers, Guns Money.

I'm Saving Over $100 on My Amazon Go-Tos While They're on Sale from $2 for Prime Day

What repeat buys are you going to save on today?

Carter's: Retail Is Improving, But Earnings Still Need To Catch Up

Carter's: Retail Is Improving, But Earnings Still Need To Catch Up

Nothing comes free: Study finds only 34pc of Malaysian content creators file income tax, many don’t think to declare gifts

KUALA LUMPUR, June 22 — Almost 45 per cent of nearly 500 content creators surveyed were unaware that free products...

The Big Gay Lit Boom

Just over 10 years ago, I opened a small bookstore a few hours northwest of New York City. The shelves are arranged by affinity: notable people choose their 10 favorite books; elsewhere, titles gather around more whimsical themes. Early this year, I found myself creating a shelf I could not have imagined when I started: []

21 Best Online Sex Shops for Every Kink, Budget, and Experience Level

Consider this your one-stop shop to all the best adult stores on the internet.

US Adults Are Throwing Away Over $250 a Year on Unused Subscriptions, CNET Finds

We're spending more on subscriptions than before, but we're losing even more.

M&S shoppers are obsessed with Per Una’s new boho-inspired summer collection

From crochet dresses to denim shorts, these MS buys will sell fast.

This Simple Claude Hack Will Summarize All Your Newsletters and Create a Daily Briefing. Here’s How to Do It 

If you feel overwhelmed by the number of newsletters you receive, there’s a Claude trick you should know about.

Financial lesson on achieving 'freedom multiplier'

Financial lesson on achieving 'freedom multiplier'

Digital indigestion: Fizzy Coca-Cola display chokes on full storage

Ubuntu warning bubbles up on an Azores advertising screen

Michael and Susan Dell's net worth: All on 12th wealthiest Americans wealth amid her White House ‘scary’ appearance buzz

Michael and Susan Dell's net worth: The Dell couple's financial contributions to children's investment programs and their wealth have drawn public curiosity.

Missed Prime Day? MySweetSmile has extended its biggest sale – with up to 59% off and a free whitening pen

If you thought you’d missed out on MySweetSmile’s Prime Day savings, there’s good news – the brand has extended its sale, and some of its biggest discounts are still up for grabs.

SF's Abandoned Mall Gets Abandoned Again

SF's Abandoned Mall Gets Abandoned Again

Apricity Publishing Launches Global Bestseller 'CLIFF' In India To Tackle The New Economic Paradox: Longer Lives And Shorter Careers

Apricity Publishing Launches Global Bestseller 'CLIFF' In India To Tackle The New Economic Paradox: Longer Lives And Shorter Careers

Amazon shoppers spend more than $26 billion on Prime Day

U.S. online shoppers clawed for deals on electronics, appliances, items for children and everyday essentials during Amazon.com’s (AMZN.O) annual sales event Prime Day, spending more than 26.4 billion from June 23 through June 26, according to data firm Adobe ​Analytics. The multibillion-dollar spend marks a 9.3 year-over-year increase that retail experts attribute to high ​inflation []...Click to read more

I bought into a brighter future, but my digital life bills monthly subscriptions

Modern life runs on subscriptions that are often useful, reasonable, and increasingly difficult to live without. The future arrived, but apparently we’ll need to keep paying monthly to use it.

Frugal shoppers share the 16 things they never buy anymore since becoming more mindful spenders

They re-evaluated their spending habits. The post Frugal shoppers share the 16 things they never buy anymore since becoming more mindful spenders appeared first on Upworthy.

Delays Haven't Stopped Fable From Selling Out

Fable's collectors edition has sold out, but you can still buy the premium edition which includes early-access and a post-launch expansion.

Grocery prices are hurting more than gas | Consumer Confidential

Food prices are putting more pressure on household budgets than rising gas prices, with three practical ways to save at the grocery store. Also: homeownership continues to decline as housing costs climb, a new $25,000 Slate electric truck aims to shake up the EV market, California simplifies food expiration labels, AI pricing software faces gas price collusion claims, oil prices fall as markets stabilize, and M&M’s switches to natural colors using spirulina. Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/ktla?sub_confirmation=1

Trump said Walmart cut prices at his request, but the company didn’t credit the president in its decision as Trump fights off inflation backlash

Walmart has benefited in part from higher inflation under Trump, as consumers have turned to its stores and website in search of lower prices.

17 Last Minute Prime Day Apple Deals on iPads, Macs, and More

Despite the surprise price increases to iPads and Macs, there are some fantastic Prime Day deals still left to shop.