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☆ I read my grandparents' love letters from the 1920s. It was a gift to see how their relationship began.
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-13 | by ( Courtenay Rudzinski | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

But tucked away securely in a string-wrapped envelope was a stack of love letters my grandfather wrote to her when they were dating. These treasured notes from the 1920s were fragile and falling apart — and a time capsule of what dating was like 100 years ago. I know how it ended — my grandparents sitting at their Formica kitchen table, watching the hummingbirds and sharing the daily newspaper — but what a gift to see how it began. I saved notes my husband wrote me when we were dating, but my kids and their friends don't communicate this way anymore. Love letters, written in cursive and sealed with a kiss, may truly be a relic of the past.

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☆ Top Amazon exec says it's a 'myth' robots steal jobs
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-12 | by ( Ryan Browne | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: 1 min

A robot prepares to pick up a tote containing product at the Amazon Robotics fulfillment center on April 12, 2019 in Orlando, Florida. A top Amazon executive told CNBC Thursday that it's a "myth" that robots and other technologies take jobs away from people. Stefano La Rovere, director of global robotics, mechatronics, and sustainable packaging at Amazon, said that, rather than replacing jobs, advanced robotics, artificial intelligence, and other technologies are enhancing people's roles. "It is a myth that technology and robots take out jobs," La Rovere told CNBC's "Street Signs Europe" on Thursday. Amazon says that the introduction of new technologies has enhanced more than 50,000 jobs across its fulfilment centers in Europe.

Persons: Stefano La Rovere, La Rovere, CNBC's Organizations: Robotics, Amazon, CNBC Locations: Orlando , Florida, Europe

☆ How a former news producer turned her passion for art into a full-time business painting Louis Vuitton bags and other luxury items
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-30 | by ( Madison Hoff | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +9 min

While artists typically use a sketchpad, a canvas, or a digital tablet for their creations, Sobel is mainly painting luxury items like Louis Vuitton bags. Courtesy of Michele SobelWhile she considered painting her "lifelong passion," she had a passion for journalism too. "Michele Sobel Fine Art specializes in hand painting luxury leather goods, and it's kind of a twofold business," Sobel said. I just was kind of doing because I was following my passion, doing something that I love." AdvertisementSobel is now able to focus on her dream of hand painting work and original art.

Persons: Michele Sobel, I've, She's, Sobel, Louis Vuitton, I'm, Michele Sobel Fine, she's, Michael Kors Organizations: Service, Business, BI, Michele Sobel Fine Art Locations: Jersey

☆ 'It saves time, it saves money, it saves stress': 3 decluttering tips from professional organizers
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-30 | by ( Ryan Ermey | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +5 min

After all, how many times have you lost a bill in pile of papers that built up on your desk? "When people declutter and create some order in the home, it saves time, it saves money, it saves stress," says Lori Reese, a professional organizer and owner of Consider It Done in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. Here are three tips from organizing pros to help you tackle your spring decluttering project. "The trick is to add that action to a habit, so that you're going to stick to that routine," she says. "Then the rule is when that bag or bin gets full, you just drive it to your favorite charitable organization."

Persons: Lori Reese, Mindy Godding, Godding, Gayle Goddard, Reese, Goddard Organizations: CPO Locations: Harrisburg , Pennsylvania, Richmond , Virginia, Houston , Texas

☆ I've been to 35 all-inclusive resorts. Here are 10 mistakes I always see first-timers make.
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-26 | by ( Kelly Magyarics | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +8 min

I've stayed at all-inclusive resorts around the world and seen first-timers make the same mistakes. AdvertisementVacationing at an all-inclusive resort is very appealing for many travelers — and with good reason. As a travel writer, I've been to dozens of all-inclusive resorts in the Caribbean, Mexico, the Maldives, and more. Not tippingSpeaking of tipping, I'm well aware that some all-inclusive resorts invite guests to "leave their wallets at home." AdvertisementOrdering drinks wrongYou have access to lots of drinks at all-inclusive resorts, but not all of them are good.

Persons: I've, —, Kelly Magyarics, you've, Stanley Organizations: Service, tote Locations: Caribbean, Mexico, Maldives

☆ Target's collection with Diane von Furstenberg is another step in the right direction for the brand as it leans into luxury for less
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-26 | by ( Samantha Grindell | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

Read previewDiane von Furstenberg has been a household name since the '70s. Despite her place in the luxury world, von Furstenberg partnered with Target and her granddaughter, Talita von Furstenberg, to create a limited-edition collection for the store. Samantha Grindell/Business InsiderThe store has also been leaning into celebrity and top brand-name partnerships to level up its offerings. After seeing it in person, Target's collaboration with von Furstenberg seems like a natural progression of its brand strategy as it continues to offer products that feel luxurious for less. Shop the Diane von Furstenberg x Target collection.

Persons: —, Diane von Furstenberg, Forbes, Jeffery Bezos, von Furstenberg, Talita von Furstenberg, Samantha Grindell, Sally Hansen, Sergio Hudson, Christopher John Rogers, Joanna Gaines, Kendra Scott, Stanley Organizations: Service, Fashion, Target, Business, tote, Valentine's Locations: Brooklyn

☆ My dog died in the middle of the night in my bed. The worst part of having a dog is knowing you'll outlast them.
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-23 | by ( Erika Wasser | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

My dog died in my bed in the middle of the night. download the app Email address Sign up By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . My electronics were useless, Harry — my dog — and I faced our last test together. The worst part of dog ownership is knowing you'll outlast them. AdvertisementWe got to the vet, where they took the dog and returned the bag empty, but the bag had to go.

Persons: —, Siri, Harry —, you'll, Harry, wasn't, We'd, yelped, he'd, we'd, He's, Louis Vuitton Organizations: Service, Cancer, tote Locations: New York, dogless, Harry's

☆ Gwyneth Paltrow shares her easy-to-replicate longevity tips
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-16 | by ( Joi-Marie Mckenzie | Jordan Parker Erb | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

NEW LOOK Sign up to get the inside scoop on today’s biggest stories in markets, tech, and business — delivered daily. download the app Email address Sign up By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . DispatchThe mania over Trader Joe's mini tote bags and Stanley cups is indicative of just how fast today's consumer fads can come and go. Instead, it's (checks notes) a $2.99 Trader Joe's miniature tote that has shoppers in a frenzy. Trader Joe's played into a scarcity model too, forcing consumers to scramble to find them.

Persons: —, they've, Stanley, Chanel, Gucci, We've, Emily Stewart, They're, Joe's, TJ's, they'll, Gwyneth Paltrow, She's, Taylor, Rebecca Zisser, Gwyneth Paltrow preps, Fiona Chandra, Jenny Chang, Rodriguez, Duff Goldman, Esther Horvath, Getty, Claudia Totir, Elena Veselova, Tyler Le, Duff, Goldman, Jennifer Aniston, Lindsay Lohan, Taylor Swift, Chandra Wilson, Max, it's, Joi, Marie McKenzie, Jordan Parker Erb, Dan DeFrancesco, Lisa Ryan Organizations: Business, Service, Dior, tote, Stanley, wilatlak, Chandra Wilson ABC, Disney, Netflix, Nickelodeon Locations: Africa, South Africa, Tanzania, California, wilatlak villette, Getty, Toom, Kirkland, New York

☆ Why Zyn nicotine pouches are all the rage among workers looking for a boost
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-14 | by ( Dan Defrancesco | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

In today's big story, we're looking at why Zyn nicotine pouches are becoming the go-to alternative for workers looking for a boost . Zyn, a brand of nicotine pouch, has quickly gained a loyal following among some workers looking for a boost during the day. There was a 62% year-over-year bump in the amount of flavored nicotine pouches shipped in the US in 2023. Containers of "Zyn" nicotine pouches. He said the nicotine pouches were too accessible and gave him migraines.

Persons: —, Michael M, Jenny Chang, Rodriguez, Sarah Jackson, Tim Paradis, Sarah, Tim, it's, Zyn, Tim he'll, vaping, Mark Spitznagel, Spitznagel, Samantha Lee, Stanley, Max, Bob Jordan, Dan DeFrancesco, Hallam Bullock, Jordan Parker Erb, George Glover Organizations: Service, Business, Getty, Wall Street, Republican, New York Stock Exchange, UBS, Electronic Arts, Verizon, Ford, Reading, Airlines, Boeing Locations: Copenhagen, New, Wall St , New York, USA, Oxford, New York, London

☆ Trader Joe's viral $3 mini tote bags will soon be back in stock—here's what to know
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-14 | by ( Nicolas Vega | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +1 min

Fans of Trader Joe's won't need to resort to an eBay auction to get their hands on the chain's new mini tote bags. The $2.99 canvas bags quickly became a viral sensation when they were released earlier this month, with shoppers snatching them off shelves as soon as they were made available. The totes — which are just a slightly smaller version of Trader Joe's classic canvas bag — have been so popular that some Trader Joe's locations even put limits on how many bags customers could purchase. "We had actually hundreds of thousands of bags come in and go out within a week," he said. The popular bags come in four colors: green, red, yellow and blue.

Persons: Joe's, Matt Sloan, Sloan Organizations: eBay, CNBC

☆ How Trader Joe's Mini Tote Bags and Stanley Cups Became so Popular
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-14 | by ( Emily Stewart | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

Trader Joe's mini tote bags are the new Stanley cups. Trader Joe's earlier this year released a limited-edition set of canvas bags that look like its normal-sized bags but are smaller. The Trader Joe's bags are cute, I guess? Ask someone who's not very online if they've heard about the Trader Joe's tote bags, and you'll probably get a "huh?" AdvertisementIf you got a coveted Trader Joe's mini tote bag, congratulations.

Persons: Stanley, Joe's, they're, Jesus, it's, Charles Lindsey, Lindsey, That's, Instagram, who's, they've, you'll, Valeria Penttinen, Bean, Jaehee Jung, TikTok, Jung, Emily Stewart Organizations: eBay, University of Buffalo, Trader, Northern Illinois University, Hydro, University of Delaware, Business

The mini totes are offered in four colors — blue, red, green, and yellow — and they are all in high demand. Videos shared on social media show crowds of customers visiting Trader Joe’s stores hoping to get their hands on one of the highly-coveted mini totes. “Our Mini Canvas Tote Bags certainly sold more quickly than we anticipated,” said Nakia Rohde, a spokesperson for Trader Joe’s. Of course, Trader Joe’s mini totes aren’t the first to become a viral sensation. “We do have more Trader Joe’s Mini Canvas Tote Bags coming,” said Rohde.

Persons: ”, Nakia Rohde, Joe’s, Rohde, Huy, Stanley, Wyatte Organizations: eBay, Facebook, “, AP, Philips Locations: Monrovia , California, Huy Fong, New York

☆ I built up an Etsy store to give me a way out from my stressful day job. I quit, and my store made $347,000 last year.
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-12 | by ( Ella Hopkins | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

I started my Etsy store in 2020 to make money on the side — just enough to pay a phone bill or two. It prompted me to start an Etsy store selling customized digital pet portraits. I'd make text-based designs on Canva and use Printify, a print-on-demand store linked to my Etsy store, to make and send them to customers. My day job made me really angry, prompting me to focus on building my store. Etsy works best if you keep uploading items for saleI spent between two and three hours a day uploading new designs.

Persons: Christina Umerez, I'd, Slack, Etsy, I've Organizations: Business Locations: Toronto, Portugal, Asia

☆ Shoppers are scrambling to get their hands on Trader Joe's $3 mini tote bags, leading to a lucrative online resale market
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-11 | by ( Grace Dean | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

Read previewTrader Joe's mini tote bags have only been on sale for a couple of weeks — and they've already sparked a lucrative online resale market. Hundreds of people have already bought the mini tote bags from the online marketplace. "The size is ideal for smaller shopping trips, to pick up those few items you forgot the first time around," Trader Joe's says in the product description. Probably not," one TikToker said in a video of her mini tote. Have you bought a mini tote bag from Trader Joe's?

Persons: —, they've, Stanley, Joe's, Quencher, Alphas Organizations: Service, Business, eBay

☆ These viral $2.99 Trader Joe’s tote bags are being resold for as much as $500 on eBay
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-10 | by ( Eva Rothenberg | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +2 min

New York CNN —A Trader Joe’s canvas mini tote bag that costs about the same as a pack of gum is being resold online for nearly 200 times its retail price. The Trader Joe’s bags, available in blue, red, green and yellow, have taken social media by storm in the past week, garnering more than 11 million views on Tik Tok. The viral Trader Joe's mini canvas tote bag. From Trader Joe'sSome have been reselling the bags on e-commerce platforms like eBay and Facebook Marketplace. As of Sunday afternoon, hundreds of mini tote bags have been posted on eBay with prices ranging from $5 to $500.

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☆ Chaos is ensuing at Trader Joe's over mini tote bags
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-04 | by ( Amanda Krause | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

Shoppers are flocking to Trader Joe's in search of reusable mini tote bags. Videos filmed over the weekend show chaos at Trader Joe's stores as the bags hit shelves. If you visit Trader Joe's this week, you want to keep an eye out for mini tote bags. Over the weekend, employees and shoppers began posting videos about the store's new canvas shopping bags. They look just like the classic, reusable totes that have been sold at Trader Joe's for years but in a much smaller size — almost like a shoulder purse.

Persons: —, Joe's Organizations: Service, tote

☆ How Contemporary Artists Are Taking Papier-Mâché Out of the Classroom
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-01 | by ( Alexa Brazilian | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +3 min

The artist Joel Hernandez, 39, first worked with papier-mâché as an 8-year-old, soon after moving from Mexico to rural Indiana. His parents had gone looking for piñatas — a staple of their family celebrations — at local stores but had come up short. Hernandez, now based in San Francisco, is just one of the contemporary craftspeople using papier-mâché in new and provocative ways. And while each has a different approach to the medium, they share an appreciation for its democratic and economic nature. Making papier-mâché, after all, requires nothing more than a few pantry items, some trash and a bit of imagination.

Persons: Joel Hernandez, ”, Hernandez, La Luz de Jesus, Han, it’s, Bernie Kaminski, Brooks, “, ” Kaminski, who’s, he’s Organizations: La Luz, Mardi Gras, New Locations: Mexico, Indiana, —, La Luz de, Los Angeles, San Francisco, China, New Orleans, New York City

☆ Major airlines raised fees for checked bags. Here are 7 ways to cut costs
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-26 | by ( Greg Iacurci | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +6 min

Brandon Bell | Getty Images News | Getty ImagesChecked bag fees represent big revenueA checked bag is one stored in a plane's cargo hold during a flight. While that service was free in years past, it's now standard for major airlines to charge for checked bags. By late 2023, it was about double for many carriers: $30 to $35 for one checked bag, Nastro said. Fly with certain airlinesDaniel Garrido | Moment | Getty ImagesThere are a few airlines that still don't charge for a checked bag. Those who wait to pay until arriving at the gate, for example, would pay $99 for a checked bag or carry-on, the chart indicates.

Persons: Brandon Bell, it's, Nastro, Eric Napoli, Daniel Garrido, Emirates —, Aiden Higgins, Higgins, Vondruska, Napoli Organizations: Getty, U.S, Bureau, Transportation, Airlines — Qatar Airways, Etihad Airways, Emirates, Air, Napoli, Spirit Airlines Locations: U.S, New York, Los Angeles

☆ I've been on nearly 30 cruises. Here are 11 things I always pack and 4 I leave at home.
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-24 | by ( Jordana Comiter | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +7 min

But nearly 30 cruises later, I've learned how to pack efficiently and comfortably (even at the last minute). Here are the items I think everyone should bring and the things you can leave out of your suitcase. Even if your cruise says it has a library, bring your own reading materialI usually pack a couple of books to read during the cruise. Jordana ComiterI pack for different climates even if we're heading to an island that's 90 degrees Fahrenheit and sunny. Don't bring your entire toiletry bagI like to maximize suitcase space by leaving behind commonly provided toiletries like shampoo, conditioner, and soap.

Persons: —, I've, Jordana, I'm, Cash Organizations: Service, Business, tote, Jordana Comiter Steamers

☆ Taylor Swift's 'poor quality' merch and shipping delays has some fans calling for a boycott
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-22 | by ( Jordan Hart | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

Read previewTaylor Swift fans are a dedicated group, but complaints about the pop star's merch have some calling for a boycott in recent months. However, some fans on social media are calling out what they described as the poor quality of her merch and delayed shipping times. Instead of blaming Swift for the merch, many fans are looking at her record label Universal Music Group for the delays and poor quality. Another Redditor posted expectation vs. reality photos of a $40 "1989" tote bag ordered online. Others online called out the "poor quality" of the tote bag and said that it's nothing new for Swift's merch site.

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☆ Meet Luar, the designer clothing brand that got Beyoncé to attend New York Fashion Week
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-16 | by ( Amanda Krause | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

Read previewOn Tuesday night, spectators packed into a Bushwick warehouse in Brooklyn, New York, to attend a New York Fashion Week show. A model walks the Luar runway during New York Fashion Week. AdvertisementA model walks the Luar runway during New York Fashion Week. Rihanna has worn Luar dresses, Dua Lipa has carried its famous Ana bag, and, of course, Beyoncé attended the latest Luar runway show. AdvertisementBeyoncé attends the Luar runway show during New York Fashion Week.

Persons: —, Raul Lopez, Nina Westervelt, Luar, Raul, that's, Lopez, he's, Victor Virgile, Ana, Beyoncé, Michael Loccisano Organizations: Service, New, New York City, Business, Hollywood, York, GCV Magazine, W Magazine, FIT, Washington Post, East Coast, British Vogue, New York, Ana tote Locations: Bushwick, Brooklyn , New York, Texas, New York, Brooklyn, Dominican, Dominican Republic, Williamsburg, Domino, Dua Lipa, New

☆ Trader Joe's appeals dismissal of lawsuit claiming labor union violated trademark
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-09 | by ( Dan Mangan | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +3 min

The appeal, filed Thursday, comes nearly a month after the judge accused Trader Joe's of trying to "weaponize the legal system to gain an advantage in an ongoing labor dispute" against the Trader Joe's United union. Trader Joe's, a lawyer for the company, and a spokeswoman for Trader Joe's United did not immediately respond to requests for comment about the company's filing at the 9th Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals. Trader Joe's Union logo pictured on pins. "Trader Joe's maintains that this is a purely commercial dispute and that the Union's designs are causing consumer confusion and diluting the Trader Joe's family of trademarks," Vera wrote. The Trader Joe's Union Logo Trader Joe's

Persons: Joe Raedle, Joe's, Trader Joe's, Hernan Vera, Vera, Norris Organizations: Getty, Trader Joe's United, Trader, 9th Circuit U.S, Appeals, tote, National Labor Relations Board, LaGuardia, Union Locations: Hadley , Massachusetts, Minneapolis, Los Angeles

A jury of 12 people and five alternates was seated for the trial of Adam Montgomery, 34, in Manchester. His daughter, Harmony Montgomery, disappeared in 2019, but police didn't know she was missing until two years later. Adam Montgomery pleaded not guilty in 2022 to charges of second-degree murder, abuse of a corpse, falsifying physical evidence, assault and witness tampering. For the next three months, investigators allege, Adam moved the body from container to container and place to place. Investigators allege that Adam Montgomery disposed of the body in March 2020 using a rented moving truck.

Persons: Adam Montgomery, Harmony Montgomery, Amy Messer, He’s, “, ” Montgomery, Kayla Montgomery, Harmony, Kayla, Adam, ” Organizations: MANCHESTER, Police Locations: N.H, New Hampshire, Manchester, Massachusetts, tote, Boston, Revere , Massachusetts

The remains of Harmony Montgomery have not been found and her father, Adam Montgomery, pleaded not guilty in 2022. A key prosecution witness is expected to be Adam's estranged wife, Kayla Montgomery, who is serving an 18-month prison sentence after pleading guilty to perjury charges. According to an affidavit, Kayla Montgomery told police that her husband killed Harmony on Dec. 7, 2019, while the family lived in their car. The couple noticed Harmony was dead hours later when the car broke down, at which time Adam Montgomery put her body in a duffel bag, Kayla Montgomery said. For the next three months, investigators allege, Adam Montgomery moved the body from container to container and place to place.

Persons: Harmony Montgomery, Adam Montgomery, “, ” Montgomery, Harmony, hadn't, “ I’m, Allen Aldenberg, Kayla Montgomery, ”, Montgomery Organizations: CONCORD, Police Locations: N.H, New Hampshire, Manchester , New Hampshire, Massachusetts, Manchester, tote, Boston, Revere , Massachusetts

☆ How to reduce — or avoid — airline fees for checked bags
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-06 | by ( Greg Iacurci | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +6 min

A checked bag is one stored in a plane's cargo hold during a flight. While that service was free in years past, it's now standard for major airlines to charge for checked bags, experts said. Today, it's about double: $30 to $35 for one checked bag, Nastro said. The carrier allows two free checked bags. Buy a luggage scale, lightweight bagsBuying and using a luggage scale before traveling can help travelers avoid surprise fees at the airport due to exceeding a weight limit on checked bags.

Persons: it's, Katy Nastro, Nastro, Eric Napoli, Daniel Garrido, Emirates —, Aiden Higgins, Higgins, Napoli Organizations: Major U.S, Bureau, Transportation, Finance, Airlines — Qatar Airways, Etihad Airways, Emirates, Air, Napoli, Spirit Airlines Locations: Major, U.S, New York, Los Angeles

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