E-Commerce

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Black Friday is finally here, and Amazon's little-known Outlet is a gold mine for travelers who love a good deal. Whether you're gearing up for a long-haul flight or a holiday weekend getaway, the outlet is brimming with travel-friendly finds that'll make your next trip smoother, comfier, and even more stylish. From podiatrist-approved shoes to a sleek carry-on, these markdowns are too good to pass up. Think of it as your one-stop shop for stress-free travel without breaking the bank.

As a shopping editor, I've tested more suitcases than I can count-but I must admit I have a favorite: my Away Bigger Carry-on. After trekking it along on flights, road trips, and weekend getaways for nearly six years, it rolls as smoothly and packs as efficiently as the day I unboxed it. Somehow, it fits way more than I ever thought possible while still sliding perfectly into every overhead bin.

If you find yourself sticking to a tighter budget this holiday season, you're not alone. Between raising rent prices and grocery costs, the 2025 gift-giving season is shaping up to be one of the most frugal in recent memory. Still, you can check loved ones off of your holiday list and get them a travel gift they'll cherish forever while sticking to your financial goals-the trick is to take advantage of sales from retailers like REI, and use price caps to guide your shopping.

You can also snag three months free of Kindle Unlimited, or give a gift membership of six, 12, or 24 months. Or for your audiobook needs, Audible Premium Plus is also available as a gift membership for one, three, six, or 12 months. You can also try Audible - plus podcasts, and HD and spatial audio music - with a free three-month Amazon Music Unlimited subscription.

As a flight attendant with over 10 years of experience, I've found that the changing of the seasons usually means swapping out some of the essentials I keep packed in my bag. With summer fully behind us and chillier temperatures ahead, I'm taking out items like summer matching sets and sandals and replacing them with warmer layers and versatile shoes.

Not only did online shopping make it much easier to buy things for ourselves (whether we needed them or not), but also it was much easier to buy things for other people. And that influx of stuff has also helped illuminate the very short life cycle of "thing I covet" to "dust collector" to "trash." Why would I spend money on a gift that's just going to end up in a landfill?

Quince has become our editors' to-go retailer for snagging upscale finds, including cashmere sweaters, silk skirts, and fine leather handbags at a fraction of normal retail prices. Today, the brand is extending its normal savings by giving shoppers up to an additional 30 percent off select items, including a bunch of trip-worthy essentials like ultra-durable carry-on suitcases, wrinkle-free travel pants, and cozy outerwear that'll keep you warm all winter. Keep reading to see the top 32 deals worth grabbing ASAP.

Here are things I know to be true: Water is wet, fire is hot, and Tumi makes a damn good suitcase. Sure, that last part may sound like an opinion, but remember: I'm someone who owns 36 wheeled suitcases, tests luggage professionally, and has been using Tumi suitcases for 18 years, so if you can't trust me, who can you trust?

Among the many compelling holiday discounts across our favorite home retailers right now, Tuft & Needle's Black Friday sale is one that we're particularly excited about. Our love for the brand is well-documented, and right now, the very same mattresses, pillows, and sheets AD 's writers and editors have snooze-tested are up to 40% off (some of the best pricing we've seen all year, we should add).

Black Friday used to mean camping outside a store at 4 a.m. in the cold. Now? The best deals hit the internet before you've even finished your Thanksgiving leftovers. Amazon's early Black Friday sale is already live, and it's stacked with deals worth clicking on - no shopping cart battles required. 40% off a power strip with a nylon-braided cable

Cyber Week, the week when almost every store has deals (more than you could ever conceivably look through in an entire lifetime), is *here*. We're using our extensive shopping knowledge, wading through mountains of bargains for you, checking price histories, and scouring reviews to find some of the best deals in every category. Btw, we've been covering Cyber Week for a full decade.

Piles of folded sweaters and polo shirts cascaded into disorder, their tags boasting incremental markdowns that seemed to shout over one another. The escalator, unmaintained for close to a year, stood inert. Nervous-looking shoppers bouldered their way up its heavy corrugated steps in search of washrooms or the closest exit to the parking lot. All the beauty counters featured displays which had been denuded to East German levels of bare.

Walmart is testing advertising within its new AI-powered shopping assistant, Sparky, as part of a broader push to reshape digital retail experiences. Introduced to the company's mobile app in June, Sparky functions like a conversational agent, helping users compare products, summarise reviews, and suggest items for different occasions. Sources familiar with the initiative say Walmart has been experimenting with a format called "Sponsored Prompt," which integrates ads directly into Sparky's chat interface.

This year, we're spotting some of the lowest prices on Birkenstocks we've seen in ages, with discounts reaching up to 53 percent off. Best-selling styles, such as the Boston clog and Arizona sandal, along with plush shearling-lined picks, are all included. Sizes select colors are starting to disappear, so if you've been waiting for the right moment to invest in a pair (or two), now is the time.

From exciting new launches to annual favourites, we rounded up the finest offerings in chocolate, candy and beyond to make every morning delicious this December The countdown to Christmas is fast approaching and there's nothing like an advent calendar to ramp up the excitement - and counteract the winter gloom - each morning. The market has exploded in the past decade and today you can shop all kinds of weird and wonderful options, packed with everything from scented candles to stationery supplies to sex toys.

IKEA's VINTERFINT cup is a sweet coffee mug that's perfect for hot chocolate but doesn't quite scream Christmas. Its subtle candy-cane-striped handle is a nod to the holidays, and sometimes that's all you need! And perhaps the best part about it is that it's only $5. The 12-ounce mug is meant to blend in with the rest of your collection yet offer a touch of seasonal magic.