Bob Niedt
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Washington, DC, United States
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Costco Photo: A Kirkland Signature Perk Gets the Boot
Costco already removed photo centers and services from its warehouses. Now, the online Costco Photo Center is being scuttled. → Read More
Drone Delivery Takes Off for Amazon and Walmart
Communities are already seeing items delivered by drones from Amazon Prime and Walmart. → Read More
Amazon Business Prime: A Small Business Exclusive
The Amazon Business Prime program offers targeted discounts and deals for small businesses. Like Amazon Prime, it's subscription-based. → Read More
Holiday Returns: Guidelines and Return Dates for Major Retailers
This year you can expect unusual holiday returns dates and policies, some of them quite generous. But know what you’re getting into. → Read More
Christmas Toys at the Last Minute: Amazon Has a Secret Shop Loaded With Deals
With fast Amazon Prime shipping, procrastinating shoppers could still get huge bargains delivered by Christmas Eve or Christmas Day. → Read More
Sluggish Holiday Sales Could Bring Huge Last-Minute Discounts
As holiday sales fall in the weeks before Christmas, will retailers be forced to slash prices to draw in shoppers? → Read More
Pickup from an Amazon Hub: Thwart Porch Pirates, Secure Packages, Earn $10
Ship your gifts to an Amazon Hub Locker, instead of your front porch, and protect your precious and valuable gifts. → Read More
A New Amazon Returns Location: Staples
A pilot program makes Staples another place for customers to drop off Amazon returns for packaging and shipment. → Read More
Disney Plus Streaming Service Adds Cheaper Option — With Ads
New, cheaper options for subscribers seeking Mickey Mouse and Baby Yoda will cut streaming bills while giving Disney a lift. → Read More
Amazon Prime Video Regains HBO Max
After a brief departure from Amazon Prime Video, HBO Max is back. → Read More
Tip Your Amazon Driver Through Alexa? Not Anymore. The Program Ran Out of Gas.
The 'tip your Amazon driver' program quickly hit its $1 million max limit. But you can still thank your driver. → Read More
Amazon Prime Grocery Outlet: A Secret to Saving on Groceries
Amazon Prime Grocery Outlet is a hidden gem for shoppers looking to save on grocery products through Amazon offers and deeper discounts on pantry items. → Read More
Walgreens Delivery: Same-Day Service, Now 24/7
Need that Advil and Diet Coke right now? The pharmacy giant is the first of its kind to offer 24-hour same-day delivery. → Read More
Amazon vs. Walmart: Who Has the Cheaper Grocery Prices?
A study finds Amazon handily beat Walmart for the lowest prices on food and consumables. In other categories, things tightened up. → Read More
Claire’s, Your Kids’ First Jewelry Store, Goes From Malls to Macy’s
The shopping center staple has teamed up with mall anchor Macy’s to open shops-within-a-shop → Read More
Target, Starbucks Team Up for Curbside Pickup
Drive to Target, pick up your stuff — and get coffee without leaving the car. Prefer to stay home altogether? Buy into an offer of free home delivery from Target for a year. → Read More
Amazon Health Care Has a New Virtual Clinic: Amazon Clinic
Amazon’s latest foray into health care is Amazon Clinic, offering retail customers treatment for a range of ailments. But don’t expect to actually see anyone. → Read More
Black Friday Store Hours Still Early at Some Retailers
Miss kicking it old-school by shopping at the crack of dawn on Black Friday? These stores are opening their doors early. → Read More
7 Tips for Shopping Smart on Black Friday and Cyber Monday
Many Black Friday deals have already launched, but more are to come. Follow our guidance to save money and get the best deals. → Read More
Here’s How to Score a Free (or Cheap) Amazon Smart Speaker for the Holidays
If you have the right connections, you could buy a $40 Echo Dot from Amazon for just $1. → Read More