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We've tested several for our guide to the best espresso machines, and the Jura Z10 ranks as the best super-automatic espresso machine. The Jura Z10 stands alone in the sea of sub-par automatic espresso machines on the market — though not without a few shortcomings of its own. Read on for our thoughts on the Jura Z10 espresso machine. Owen Burke/Business InsiderIn the end, no fully automatic espresso machine we've tried competes with a quality semi-automatic machine and a perfectly dialed burr grinder. But if convenience is your primary concern and you have the budget for it, the Jura Z10 is the best automatic espresso machine on the market.

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I'm exploring how we could save money on these purchases by opening up a new credit card, so I asked certified financial planner Bobbi Rebell whether it's a better idea for us to open a store credit card or a rewards credit card. "Sometimes store credit cards come with 0% interest for a given period of time." The Pottery Barn credit card also works at all seven brands under the store's umbrella, including West Elm and Williams Sonoma. Rewards credit cards come with more flexibility and ongoing perksDespite the perks that store credit cards offer, Rebell says that other credit cards come with more flexibility, especially with how you can use your rewards. That's useful, especially if we need more than 12 months to pay off our credit card bills once a store credit card's 0% APR wears off.

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We found one long-slot toaster represented the best value and the best toasting performance: the Breville "A Bit More" Toaster. Breville 'A Bit More' Long Slot Toaster The Breville “A Bit More” Long Slot Toaster is a modern and thoughtfully designed, high-performance appliance with easy cleanup and user-friendly controls. Check price at Amazon Check price at Crate & Barrel Check price at Williams Sonoma What we like Check mark icon A check mark. AdvertisementCons to considerIf you're in the market for a top-quality slot toaster, it's hard to find any criticisms of the Breville "A Bit More" Toaster. Taylor Tobin/Business InsiderBetween its remarkably even toasting abilities, modern design, and helpful special features, the Breville "A Bit More" Toaster represents the absolute best of the slot toaster field.

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The information for the following product(s) has been collected independently by Business Insider: U.S. Bank Shopper Cash Rewards™ Visa Signature® Card, U.S. Bank Cash+® Visa Signature® Card. U.S. Bank Shopper Cash Rewards Card ReviewCash-back cards are some of the best credit cards out there, and the brand-new U.S. Bank Shopper Cash Rewards could be a new crowd favorite. U.S. Bank Shopper Cash Rewards Card Benefits and FeaturesLED TechnologyIn a unique twist, U.S. Bank is piloting a version of the U.S. Bank Shopper Cash Rewards that has LED-powered technology built into the card's plastic. U.S. Bank Shopper Cash Rewards Card Fees and CostsThe U.S. Bank Shopper Cash Rewards has a 18.74-28.74% Variable APR. U.S. Bank Shopper Cash Rewards Card ComparisonWe compared the U.S. Bank Shopper Cash Rewards to other popular cash-back cards to see how they stack up in terms of rewards and benefits.

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☆ A day in the life of Robert Rivani, a 34-year-old real-estate mogul with $750M in deals who left LA to invest in Miami
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-07 | by ( Jordan Pandy | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +8 min

Read previewRobert Rivani got a taste for business flipping shoes as a teenager in his hometown of Los Angeles. At 18 years old, Rivani said he was approached to sell his shoe collection for over $150,000 and he took it. Rivani left California in 2022 to make his mark in Miami, where he's grown his real-estate portfolio. Even that 45-minute drive is valuable time, so his personal assistant or wife drives while Rivani texts and takes calls. Rivani has the luxury of having restaurants, including Delilah Miami, as tenants and can host multiple meetings in one location instead of bouncing around Miami.

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☆ How 'Bridgerton' Merch, Brand Collabs, and Marketing Made Regency Era Cool Again
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-25 | by ( Olivia Singh | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +14 min

Advertisement'Bridgerton' provided escapist entertainment during a period of isolationPhoebe Dynevor as Daphne Bridgerton and Regé-Jean Page as Simon Basset in season one of "Bridgerton." Will Tilston, Florence Hunt, Luke Thompson, Ruth Gemmell, Luke Newton, and Nicola Coughlan in "Bridgerton" season three. Not only did "Bridgerton" fans read the novels, but they showed off the books themselves — original editions, newer covers, and limited edition variant box sets — on BookTok. Bath & Body Works teamed up with "Bridgerton" to create a 36-piece collection of candles, body care, and more. Not only did Bath & Body Works' "Bridgerton" products sell well, Cooper said, but they helped attract younger customers to stores thanks to promotional efforts on social media, where the "Bridgerton" campaign was the company's "most engaged" effort of the year.

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☆ Vitamix recalls almost 570,000 blender parts
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-20 | by ( Ramishah Maruf | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +2 min

After dozens of reports of lacerations from exposed blades, Vitamix announced a recall of about 569,000 blending containers and blade bases for its high-powered blenders. All affected customers should immediately stop using the recalled parts, the company said, and contact Vitamix for a repair kit. Vitamix instructed customers who repaired their blenders in the 2018 recall to stop using those blender parts as well. The recall affects all Ascent and Venturist Series 8-ounce blending containers, 20-ounce blending containers, and blade bases. Ascent blenders can retail for up to $749.95 and the Venturist V1200 can retail for up to $549.95 on the Vitamix website.

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☆ Jim Cramer says soft Target quarter makes Walmart earnings look even better
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-22 | by ( Matthew J. Belvedere | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +1 min

Jim Cramer's daily rapid fire looks at stocks in the news outside the CNBC Investing Club portfolio. Target : Shares were dropping 7% after the retailer on Wednesday reported a soft quarter and missed on earnings for the first time since November 2022. "It just wasn't as strong as the other guys," Jim Cramer said Wednesday. " Williams-Sonoma : The company behind Williams Sonoma, Pottery Barn, and West Elm delivered a huge quarter earnings beat on inline revenue. It's really a terrific situation," Cramer said.

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Learn moreEven when I lived in a tiny city apartment with a galley kitchen, I wasn't willing to forgo having a stand mixer. KitchenAid Artisan Mini 3.5-Quart Tilt-Head Stand Mixer The smallest of the best KitchenAid stand mixers, this model is the perfect size and strength for occasional bakers, new cooks, and those with petite kitchens. I was trying to knead a stiff dough for hand-pulled noodles and left the stand mixer running on high for about 10 minutes, rendering my stand mixer unusable. The KitchenAid Mini is roomy enough for most baking tasks, but petite enough to fit in a cabinet for storage. As mentioned before (and in our guides to the best KitchenAid and best stand mixer), the Mini is the smallest KitchenAid model, but it's actually not the cheapest.

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Learn moreWhen making espresso at home, choosing the best espresso machine can be tricky, and serious espresso drinkers have a reputation for being particular. With its built-in grinder and simplified brewing system, the Café Affetto provides an easy shot of espresso packed with flavor. GE Café Affetto Automatic Espresso Machine This small but all-encompassing automatic espresso machine pumps out brew that's twice the quality of similar machines' while taking up half the counter space. Of course, the quickest and easiest option is a pod machine, like the Nespresso CitiZ Original Espresso Machine. Dylan Ettinger/InsiderThe Café Affetto works as advertised — the built-in grinder and straightforward controls make brewing espresso as easy as pushing a button.

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☆ 6 food and kitchen items to buy at TJ Maxx, according to a private chef
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-09 | by ( Erin Mcdowell | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: 1 min

Look for higher-end brands, but don't assume the most expensive products are the best ones. Cookware on display at T.J. Maxx. "The price is not always the best way to tell. "The most expensive item isn't always the best one." "Sometimes I prefer to have an item that's mid-range I can abuse a little bit," she continued.

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☆ Why investors should check the outstanding share count before buying a stock
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-31 | by ( Jim Cramer | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +12 min

But what if I told you this group shrunk its share count dramatically since 2019? The numbers tell the story: Lennar now has 276 million shares outstanding, down from 318 million five years ago. Other than Toll, most of the homebuilder management teams do not emphasize this fundamental change in share count. Management has been buying hand over fist since 2019, shrinking the share count to 215 million from 264 million. My rather unassailable conclusion is pretty simple: Check the share count before you buy a stock.

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It's a tall order for one coffee machine to accomplish multiple brewing methods easily and well. The Spinn Pro Espresso and Coffee Machine does it all in one smart, futuristic-looking machine. It falls into the super-automatic category of espresso machines, similar to another top pick, the Jura Z10 Espresso Machine. During setup, you must pair with the Spinn app: this is the only way to initiate maintenance functions. AdvertisementCleaningSeeing the dry grounds takes getting used to — I was almost tempted to try brewing them in my standard drip coffee machine.

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☆ I visited Williams Sonoma and got a glimpse at why business is booming, from its free perks to high-end kitchen tools
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-26 | by ( Talia Lakritz | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

I shopped at Williams Sonoma for the first time, visiting the Columbus Circle location in New York. I was impressed by the wide range of kitchen tools, helpful resources, and free perks. AdvertisementWith over half of its business conducted online, kitchen and home furnishings company Williams Sonoma is one of the largest e-commerce retailers in the US, Business Wire reported. I've purchased Williams Sonoma cookware from friends' online wedding registries many times, but I had never actually set foot inside one of its brick-and-mortar locations. Zacks Equity Research attributes the recent success of Williams Sonoma to its expanding line of products and collaborations with brands like Netflix, its bolstered e-commerce platform, and its business-to-business strategy.

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☆ It's not just you — furniture is garbage these days. Here's what you can do about it.
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-03 | by ( Kelsey Vlamis | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +10 min

AdvertisementMike Coleman has seen a lot in his five years selling vintage furniture. Reselling high-quality, vintage furniture is a growing business. taikrixel/Getty ImagesHow furniture materials got so…cheapInnovation in materials during the 20th century disrupted the furniture business. It's not just about where you look for quality furniture, but also about rethinking the decision-making process before purchasing a piece. Coleman, of Big Mike's, said even he acknowledges that in today's world, it's impossible to buy vintage 100% of the time.

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Some of our favorite Cyber Monday kitchen deals include this $40 discount on the Instant Pot Vortex Plus, the top-ranked pick from our guide to the best air fryers. Be sure to check out more of the best Cyber Monday air fryer deals we've found. The best Cyber Monday coffee maker dealsSome of the best coffee makers we've tested are on sale for Cyber Monday. The best Cyber Monday KitchenAid dealsThese stand mixers represent the best of the bunch we've tested in our guide to the best KitchenAid stand mixers. The best Cyber Monday cookware dealsHere are some of the best deals we're seeing on cookware from brands regularly featured in our lists of the best cookware sets, best cast iron skillets, and more.

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We're avid home cooks and experts, so we scoured the internet to find the absolute best Black Friday kitchen deals. You can save $40 at Amazon on the top-ranked pick from our guide to the best air fryers. The best Black Friday air fryer dealsAir fryers are some of the most heavily discounted countertop companions during Black Friday. The best Black Friday coffee maker dealsSome of the best coffee makers we've tested are on sale for Black Friday. The best Black Friday KitchenAid dealsThese stand mixers represent the best of the bunch we've tested in our guide to the best KitchenAid stand mixers.

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☆ Here's how Jim Cramer thinks the banking crisis will impact the consumer
▼ + stars: | 2023-04-03 | by ( Rohan Goswami | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

While Federal Reserve interest rate hikes may have slowed, the economic downturn they could have brought on is still possible, CNBC's Jim Cramer said on "Mad Money" on Monday. That's because the banking crisis that began with Silicon Valley Bank could very well "hasten the downturn that never seemed able to get off the ground," Cramer said. Rather, it'll show up in how consumers and small businesses alike are able to obtain credit, he said. And for travelers, it might mean Yellowstone instead of a bonanza overseas trip, Cramer said. But the consumer is most likely to feel the sting at home, at the dealership and when they're planning their vacations, he said.

☆ A Florida Home Fit for a Pasta Queen—or At Least, the ‘Italian Martha Stewart’
▼ + stars: | 2023-03-22 | by ( Nancy Keates | Photography Amy Mikler For The Wall Street Journal | ) www.wsj.com time to read: +1 min

Nadia Caterina Munno is the self-proclaimed The Pasta Queen. It’s a title she’s used over the past three years to accumulate a combined six million followers on various social-media platforms, where she posts boisterous, often ironic videos of herself prancing around in her enormous, blue steel and brass home kitchen, making Italian food and laughing at others’ attempts at making Italian food. But Ms. Munno, 40, is aiming much higher than TikTok celebrity. “I want to be the Italian Martha Stewart,” says Ms. Munno. Her cookbook made the New York Times bestseller list in November and she’s working on a second one.

Aside from Prime Day, this is the best time of year to purchase a KitchenAid mixer. Cyber Monday KitchenAid deals: Top discountsKitchenAid: Up to $200 off stand mixers, $50 off attachments, and $120 off other small appliances. Up to $200 off stand mixers, $50 off attachments, and $120 off other small appliances. Great Price KitchenAid 7-Quart Pro Line Stand Mixer The KitchenAid Pro Line Series 7-Quart Bowl Lift Stand Mixer is the largest, most powerful KitchenAid mixer you can buy without venturing into commercial models, which makes it perfect for avid bakers. Deal KitchenAid 5-quart Artisan Series Stand Mixer, with Fresh Prep Attachment Bundle One of the best deals we've seen on KitchenAid stand mixers is this bundle, which combines a 5 quart Artisan mixer with food processing attachments.

☆ US Bank Shopper Cash Rewards card review: Up to 6% cash back at popular retailers like Amazon and Walmart and a unique feature you won't find on any other card
▼ + stars: | 2022-10-26 | by ( Tessa Campbell | Personal Finance Reviews Fellow | Read More | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +31 min

Speaking of eye-catching, the U.S. Bank Shopper Cash Rewards is the first to include LED-powered technology in the card's plastic. If you're a fan of Visa Signature benefits, the U.S. Bank Shopper Cash Rewards has got you covered. US Bank Shopper Cash Rewards card benefits and featuresLED technologyIn a unique twist, US Bank is piloting a version of the U.S. Bank Shopper Cash Rewards that has LED-powered technology built into the card's plastic. Read our review Read Our Review A looong arrow, pointing rightFees and costsThe U.S. Bank Shopper Cash Rewards has a 17.49% - 27.49% Variable APR. How do I redeem cash back on my US Bank Shopper Cash Rewards card?

☆ US Bank will soon launch the Shopper Cash Rewards card — and its earning rate of up to 6% cash back at popular retailers like Amazon, Walmart, and Target will be tough to beat
▼ + stars: | 2022-10-13 | by ( Tessa Campbell | Personal Finance Reviews Fellow | Read More | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +8 min

The new US Bank Shopper Cash Rewards card will earn up to 6% back at popular retailers, including Walmart, Chewy, Lululemon, and Macys. YakobchukOlena/ Getty ImagesUS Bank has released a sneak peek at its new U.S. Bank Shopper Cash Rewards. The U.S. Bank Shopper Cash Rewards™ Visa Signature® Card isn't currently accepting applications, but you can join the waitlist. US Bank Shopper Cash Rewards Visa Signature Card earning ratesThe U.S. Bank Shopper Cash Rewards™ Visa Signature® Card earns bonus cash back at popular retailers. The card will be most appealing as a no-annual-fee rewards card.

☆ DTC cookware brand Caraway raises $35 million to add retail partnerships and products as it builds out its 'ecosystem' of home essentials
▼ + stars: | 2022-09-28 | by ( Ann Gehan | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

The DTC home-goods brand Caraway just raised $35 million in funding, the company told Insider. The DTC retailer announced a $35 million funding round on Wednesday to grow its product selection, head count, and overall retail presence. Being in stores also helps Caraway compete more effectively with other home brands, Nathan said. The brand's retail sales this year were up 300% through August compared to the same period in 2021. Caraway aims to keep its customer-acquisition spend low enough so that a customer's first purchase is profitable for the brand.

☆ Expedia Poaches CFO From Home-Retailer Williams-Sonoma
▼ + stars: | 2022-09-14 | by ( Mark Maurer | ) www.wsj.com time to read: +3 min

Expedia Group Inc. hired a new finance chief, a move that comes as the online travel company works to build out its direct-to-consumer offering. He also plans to stay on as chair of the supervisory board of directors of Trivago N.V. , which is majority-owned by Expedia Group, the company said. Photo: Expedia Group Inc.Ms. Whalen most recently served as CFO at San Francisco-based home-products retailer Williams-Sonoma Inc., a role she has held since 2012. Also on Wednesday, Williams-Sonoma named Jeff Howie, the company’s executive vice president and chief administrative officer, as Ms. Whalen’s successor. Newsletter Sign-up WSJ | CFO Journal The Morning Ledger provides daily news and insights on corporate finance from the CFO Journal team.

☆ Retailers Stuck With Too Much Inventory Face Risky Decisions
▼ + stars: | 2022-06-03 | by ( Emma Cosgrove | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +8 min

In the past two weeks, retailers have shown that the anticipated, but hard to time, cooling in consumer demand for goods has arrived. And many retailers reported holding more inventory than they'd like — and the goods they have might not be the ones they need now. Several retailers mentioned late deliveries of spring merchandise, which compounded their inventory glut when mixed with the cooling demand. Quite literally, it means to pack inventory away to sell when its season comes back around. On top of the risk that the product may not be attractive in the future, holding inventory means paying for storage.

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