Buying mattresses, clothes and other goods on installment plans has propped up spending, but economists worry that such loans could put some people at risk.
Tag: Shopping and Retail
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Goodwill Vase Sold for $3.99 Fetches More Than $100,000 at Auction
When Jessica Vincent bought a vase at a Goodwill store in Virginia, she had no idea it was designed by Carlo Scarpa, a renowned Italian architect.
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Demand for Cashmere Has Environmental Consequences
Expanding herds of cashmere goats are causing severe damage to grasslands on the Mongolian plateau in Central Asia.
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Prices for Some Goods Are Actually Falling This Holiday Season
As inflation slows, prices for some physical goods are falling outright, which could lift consumers’ spirits.