Will tariffs drive more people to shop secondhand? It's a mixed bag, experts say
This moment of economic uncertainty could drive more Americans to buy used. But experts say secondhand stores won't be immune from tariffs either.
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Trump closes loophole used by American shoppers to buy Chinese goods tariff-free
The so-called de minimis exemption allowed Chinese and Hong Kong retailers to ship millions of packages worth $800 or less directly to U.S. consumers. That loophole will close May 2.
How are tariffs affecting you? NPR wants to know
Whether you're a shopper or a seller, a worker or a business owner, you likely have a lot on your mind when it comes to budgeting, planning trips or big purchases. And we want to hear all about it.
Forever 21 is bankrupt, again. This time actually could be forever
Once a formidable fast-fashion mall staple, Forever 21 has filed for bankruptcy. The retailer has been a shell of its former self since it first filed for bankruptcy in 2019.
Canada's Hudson's Bay has survived 355 years. Now the store is in crisis
The department store chain, founded in 1670, can't pay its debts and says the pandemic, inflation and now trade tensions have hurt its financial future.
So long, Party City, and thanks for all the balloons
The chain that laid claim to celebrations across America is now sweeping up the confetti and turning off the lights. Two bankruptcies failed to get its debt in order.
Has anything gotten cheaper? We shopped at Walmart to find the answer
Some things have gotten cheaper, even in an era of high prices. What are those things? We've been tracking them at a Walmart in Georgia.
NPR shopped for 96 items at Walmart to track how prices are really changing
NPR has tracked the prices of dozens of items at the same superstore in Georgia, including eggs, T-shirts, snacks and paper towels. Here's what got cheaper over the past year, and more expensive.
'Tis the season for porch pirates. Here are some tips to help protect your items
Retailers are warning Americans to be vigilant about their packages and not let porch pirates steal the holiday spirit,
Come for the roller coaster, stay for the shops: Can malls be fun again?
Mall of America's recipe for success includes an amusement park, pop-up stores, weddings and raves. Can local malls take a page from the country's largest shopping center?