- Labor Day weekend brings big sales—prime time for mattresses, grills and other big-ticket finds.
- NBC’s Christine Romans recommends where to shop and what to prioritize for the best deals.
- Maximize savings with browser extensions, price‑tracking tools and store loyalty programs.
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- Labor Day sales are right around the corner, with big discounts likely on seasonal and big-ticket items.
- NBC’s chief business correspondent Christine Romans stops by TODAY to highlight the top items and stores to watch for the best deals.
- She also shares practical tips for snagging the lowest prices — handy to know before you shop.
- Young people are driving a boom in estate sales — searches for "how to find estate sales near me" are up 60% this year.
- Competition is fierce: buyers are signing up days in advance to score bargains and unique finds.
- NBC's Christine Romans reports for TODAY on the trend and why estate sales are catching on with younger shoppers.
- Back-to-school is Target's biggest shopping moment outside the holidays — a "midterms" that tests pricing, stock, and merchandising.
- Chief stores officer Adrienne Costanzo has been visiting stores (16 states in three weeks) to check inventory, staffing, and the guest experience firsthand.
- Customers are noticing improvements like better in-stock rates and trendy brand collaborations, but issues remain — e.g., hot drops selling out (Pokémon) and uneven front-line training/service during busy times.
- Scammers are advertising fake 40–70% discounts on social media for big retailers (eg Morrisons, Currys, Very), people pay and never receive the goods.
- Police say it's organised crime using compromised shopping accounts and "money mules" to collect goods and cash.
- Advice: don't trust social links or private bank/app/crypto payments — report anything suspicious or if you’ve been affected.
- More than 1,700 unsafe or counterfeit toys — including squishy toys and stuffed teddies — were seized across North East Lincolnshire after inspections.
- Issues found included missing safety/CE marks, unsafe battery storage, poor construction and choking hazards; some items tied to a national squishy-toy recall.
- Trading Standards warn cheap toys may not be safety-tested — check manufacturer/importer details, product ID and compliance marks before buying.
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