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USA Today
11-07-2025
- Business
- USA Today
When does Amazon Prime Day end? What you need to know about the summer sales event
Amazon may have extended its summer Prime Day sales event to four days, but the end is rapidly approaching. The four-day summer sales event officially ends tonight, Friday, July 11. This is the tech giant's 11th Prime Day event during which the online retailer offered up millions of deals over more than 35 categories including electronics and kitchen, apparel and accessories. Despite the concerns about tariffs and consumer confidence, the event likely got off to a good start on day one as online shoppers spent $7.9 billion on July 8, according to Adobe Analytics sales tracking data, which tracks more than 1 trillion visits to U.S. retail sites. The data doesn't directly track Amazon's sales, but suggests demand for Prime Day will outpace last year's event during which online shoppers spent a record-setting $14.2 billion, according to Adobe. With two additional days in this year's Prime Day event, Adobe estimated sales of $23.8 billion, in a forecast released July 7. Amazon Prime Day: Best pickleball deals, new savings during final hours of Prime Day sale Purchases you make through our links may earn us and our publishing partners a commission. Here's what you need to know about the last day of Amazon's Prime Day event. What time does Amazon Prime Day end? The four-day sales event, which began on July 8, ends at 11:59 p.m. PT/2:59 a.m. ET on Saturday, July 12. Amazon Prime Day is still going on. Here's some of the deals There's several hours left for Prime Day. Here's a few highlights: Amazon Prime Day: 13 popular deals that might surprise you Watch for Amazon Prime Day 2025 shopping tips Need help finding the best deals? USA TODAY has a special Amazon Live event on Friday, July 11 at 3 p.m. ET/noon PT, highlighting the week's top deals and some last-minute bargains. Contributing: Betty Lin-Fisher Mike Snider is a reporter on USA TODAY's Trending team. You can follow him on Threads, Bluesky, X and email him at mikegsnider & @ & @mikesnider & msnider@ What's everyone talking about? Sign up for our trending newsletter to get the latest news of the day
USA Today
27-06-2025
- Business
- USA Today
The Daily Money: Why is tipping so controversial?
Good morning and happy Friday! This is Betty Lin-Fisher with Friday's consumer-focused edition of The Daily Money. Admit it: When you're checking out at a coffee shop or picking up some food and the cashier flips the display around to include the tip screen, do you grumble a bit inside? Nearly 2 out of 3 people asked in a recent Bankrate survey said they have negative feelings about tipping. Another study by LendingTree examined government data to identify which states had the highest and lowest tipping rates. How much are people tipping, and what state residents are the most generous? Shopping habits are changing Have you heard of valuespending? It's a term that Lightspeed Commerce, a point-of-sale commerce platform that serves a variety of retail and hospitality clients, came up with to describe shoppers who are choosing to shop brands and retailers that align with their values. According to a survey of 2,000 shoppers aged 18 and older by Lightspeed, 92% of respondents said they are somewhat intentional in their shopping habits these days. And Gen Z shoppers are leading the charge. Say no to an inheritance? The so-called great wealth transfer has begun, reports my colleague Medora Lee. Nearly $124 trillion in assets will change hands through 2048, according to estimates by the consulting firm Cerulli Associates. However, if you have a big inheritance coming, you may want to consider refusing it. Here's why. 📰 Consumer stories you shouldn't miss 📰 About The Daily Money Each weekday, The Daily Money delivers the best consumer and financial news from USA TODAY, breaking down complex events, providing the TLDR version, and explaining how everything from Fed rate changes to bankruptcies impacts you.
USA Today
20-06-2025
- Business
- USA Today
The Daily Money: What's the going allowance rate?
Good morning and Happy Friday! This is Betty Lin-Fisher with Friday's consumer-focused edition of The Daily Money. Let's just say it has been awhile since I've doled out allowances for my "kids," who are young adults. So when I read a story by colleague Rachel Barber about the going rate for kids' allowances, I was surprised. According to a new survey by Wells Fargo, 29% of parents have increased their kids' allowances over the last year to keep up with inflation while 65% have not and 6% have decreased the amount they give their children. How much are kids getting for allowances? How to save on car-loan interest Are you in the market for a new car? You might want to consider the 20% rule if you'll be financing that new ride. New car prices have reached record numbers in 2025. What is the 20% rule and how can that help your car payments? 📰 Consumer stories you shouldn't miss 📰 🍔 Today's Menu 🍔 Kroger is facing backlash on TikTok after a video of lackluster Juneteenth cakes for sale at one of the grocery store's locations went viral. The video, which was recorded at a store in Atlanta, Georgia, showed several cakes minimally decorated in honor of the federal holiday on June 19, which marks the 1865 emancipation of the last enslaved people in the United States. About The Daily Money Each weekday, The Daily Money delivers the best consumer and financial news from USA TODAY, breaking down complex events, providing the TLDR version, and explaining how everything from Fed rate changes to bankruptcies impacts you.
Yahoo
11-06-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Are egg prices falling in Texas? Here's how much a dozen costs in June 2025
Your wallet might get a little break at the grocery store. According to the average price of a dozen eggs is $4.26. The average has been the lowest it has been since its March peak of $6.23, according to a report published on June 3 by the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Economic Research Service. According to the USDA, retail prices tend to follow wholesale prices with a delay due to several factors. 'Retail egg prices are influenced by wholesale egg prices, but additional factors such as pricing strategies and contracts can mute the impact of short-term fluctuations,' the USDA report said. 'As a result, retail price movements tend to lag directional changes made by wholesale prices. When wholesale prices spike, retailers occasionally and temporarily have sold eggs at a loss. As wholesale prices retreat, retail prices are slower to decline and often remain elevated for a longer period." Here's what to know about egg prices in Texas. Last time we reported on egg prices in Texas, the average price for a dozen was $5.43. Today, those prices remain largely unchanged, according to the World Population Review. The decline in national egg prices comes as the USDA reported fewer cases of bird flu last month. Bird flu cases declined significantly to 2.1 million cases in March, according to the USDA, compared to 12.64 million in February and 23.19 million in January. Yes, bird flu is still spreading, particularly the H5N1 strain. While the risk to the general public remains low, experts emphasize the need for continued surveillance and precautions. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, there are 70 total national cases. However, in Texas, no reports have been made of poultry farms or other animals being affected. -USA Today Network reporter Betty Lin-Fisher contributed to this report. This article originally appeared on Austin American-Statesman: Egg prices are down in the US. How much does a dozen cost in Texas?
USA Today
28-05-2025
- Business
- USA Today
The Daily Money: Dollar General boycott is next
The Daily Money: Dollar General boycott is next Good morning! This is Betty Lin-Fisher with today's edition of The Daily Money. Dollar General is the next retailer to face a protest over its retreat of diversity, equity and inclusion Jamal-Harrison Bryant, who has led the Black faith community in a boycott of Target, says an electronic protest of Dollar General is the same time, Bryant says the Target boycott is moving to a Target blackout, which will be are more details in my USA TODAY exclusive story. Do you want to be a centenarian? Do you want to live to be 100? It turns out not a lot of people want to hit that century mark, according to a new survey. It also begs the question: Will your retirement nest egg last until you are 100? 📰 Consumer stories you shouldn't miss 📰 🍔 Today's Menu 🍔 Know a graduate? Krispy Kreme will give that graduate a free dozen doughnuts for a year. There is a catch, though. Grads need to show up in their cap and gowns today to get a "Dough-ploma" certificate while supplies last. About The Daily Money Each weekday, The Daily Money delivers the best consumer and financial news from USA TODAY, breaking down complex events, providing the TLDR version, and explaining how
