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“My mom has two: a Kitchen Aid mixer she got back in the '80s, which she just got serviced, and the tech lady was amazed at its great condition; and a set of Vitos sweaters, shirt, and cardigan. I have a picture of her wearing those things when I was like 7 or 8. I'm now 51 and still wearing them now, in excellent condition, same color, and everything.”

Robot vacuums are a hot commodity during big sales, including Memorial Day weekend. These devices tend to be a big investment for consumers, so you have to keep a good eye out for deals if you want to get the most bang for your buck.

Net income increased 18.8 percent to $5.3 billion, while adjusted earnings per share hit the 66 cents mark that analysts had figured on, according to Yahoo Finance. Adjusted operating income grew by 5.1 percent. Revenues for the quarter ended April 30 rose 7.3 percent to $177.8 billion, a 5.9 percent increase in constant currencies. The top line was buoyed by quick growth in e-commerce, which was up 26 percent, and the advertising business, up 37 percent.

To that end, we recently reduced the price of e.l.f.'s Halo Glow skin tint from $18 to $14. Initial test results show a 38% lift on Amazon and a 36% lift across all retailers, including a triple-digit sales lift on TikTok Shop. The planned price adjustments come as e.l.f. Beauty posted its fourth quarter earnings on Wednesday, and after the company raised prices in August by $1 across its product lineup to offset tariff-related costs.

“When you bring your full reusable bag to the register, I have to empty it anyway and scan each item. The bag is less stable than a basket or cart so I have to hold onto [it] ... Or I grab a basket and place your reusable bag into it, so I can free up a hand. Either way, it's annoying. Just use a basket or cart.”

Affirm and Klarna are embedding installment payments into Google Search and the Gemini app through Google Pay. The integrations move BNPL directly into AI-driven shopping experiences, where discovery, comparison, and purchasing happen within a single conversational interaction rather than across separate search funnels and checkout pages.

REI Co-op members save up to 20 percent on any full-price item and an extra 20 percent off any REI Outlet item. To get the discount, add the promo code ANNIV26 at checkout. Many items are up to 30 percent off, but members can stack additional savings depending on whether the item is full-price or from the REI Outlet.

Amazon announced the return of a June Prime Day on April 30, which confirmed early reports from Bloomberg and hits on Amazon's own seller central platform. Prime Day is moving from July to June this year. Ahead of the April memo, Amazon's Seller Central page outlined that early deal submissions for the event began as early as March 24, 2026. Final deal submissions are slated for May 26. Since Amazon typically announces its sales dates about a month out from its start, I anticipate that Prime Day 2026 will fall around the end of June.

“Lidl, one of the only stores where you come in to buy biscuits, bread, tea and come out with a Parkside belt sander, drill, and few sets of pliers,” explained one user on YouTube.

SAVE $50: As of May 12, the Shark TurboBlade bladeless tower fan is on sale for $199.99 at Amazon. That's a 20 percent drop from its usual $249.99, marking a new record-low sale price.

TikTok announced on Tuesday that it's launching TikTok GO, a way for users to discover and book hotels, attractions, and experiences directly within its app. The new offering is launching in the U.S. and is available to users 18 years and older.

For the 14th year in a row, Consumer Reports has named Abt Electronics the best place to buy large kitchen appliances, giving it an overall satisfaction score of 91. Survey respondents praised the retailer's selection of appliances and gave it high marks for customer care, home delivery and installation services, and in-store atmosphere. It was also one of the few appliance stores to receive a good score on its prices.

In my years of writing about home storage tricks, I've found that the best organizers are the simplest ones that have several uses. And they don't have to break the bank! I like to keep an eye out for smart, budget-friendly ways to organize my space, and discount stores are always my first stop.

Uber, DoorDash, and Instacart largely beat quarterly expectations this week and saw their stocks lift. Despite rising gas prices and consumers trimming their budgets, many people are still spending on ride-hailing and food delivery, according to companies' latest earnings results. "We're definitely seeing that not all consumers are under pressure," said Brian Mulberry, chief market strategist at Zacks Investment Management. "Some are still very high earners and doing very well."