Sabtu, 30 November 2019

Most holiday shoppers prefer buying gifts online - not in stores - Fox Business

More than half of consumers are shopping online for their holiday gifts, according to a new report.

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According to the Holiday Outlook 2019 report released by PwC, 54 percent of respondents plan to do their holiday shopping online, compared to 46 percent who plan to go in-store.

That’s almost the opposite of the trends in 2015 when 58 percent said they planned to shop in-store and 42 percent said they planned to shop online.

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The report also found that younger generations who are planning to shop online expect to use their phones almost as much as their personal computers to make purchases.

Meanwhile, older generations who are planning to shop online plan to use their personal computers over their smartphones.

However, millennials (as well as metro residents and Amazon Prime members, according to the report) are also looking to have more of an experience when they shop.

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More than half of the millennials overall who responded said they believe shopping is “an event to be experienced," which includes eating out, while only 44 percent of all consumers agreed with that sentiment.

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PwC also found that 60 percent of young millennials (aged 24 to 27) said they would “go out of my way for a superior shopping experience,” whereas only 40 percent of all consumers agreed.

Even though Black Friday has traditionally been viewed as one of the biggest days of holiday shopping, PwC found that only 36 percent of respondents said they would go shopping on Black Friday itself. Back in 2015, that number was 59 percent.

In fact, only 19 percent of people said they planned to finish their holiday shopping during the week of Black Friday, while 49 percent said they would finish their shopping after that week.

According to PwC, Black Friday has become less important because of the increase in online shopping, other deals that Amazon runs on Prime Day and the fact that retailers start offering Black Friday deals much earlier in the month.

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Similarly, a study from Deloitte found that 53 percent of people will take advantage of Cyber Monday deals, with only 44 percent shopping Black Friday discounts.

PwC even found that while 24 percent of people don’t plan to shop at all on Thanksgiving Day, 32 percent said they would shop online, 17 percent said they would shop in-store and 22 percent said they would do both.

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Overall, consumers are expected to spend an average of $1,284 on entertainment, gifts and travel, according to the report, which is an increase of 2.7 percent from last year.

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Amazon’s huge Cyber Weekend sale starts today – here’s a massive preview - BGR

Black Friday 2019 was a week-long affairat Amazon, and the deals were absolutely insane. Actually, we shouldn’t be using past tense becuase many of the best deals are still going — and they’re still insane! Highlights include deep discounts on AirPods 2 and AirPods Pro, big savings on SanDisk microSD cards up to 512GB, rock-bottom prices on TVs from Samsung, Sony, LG , and more, the lowest prices we’ve ever seen on iPads (the new 10.2-inch iPad is cheaper today than it was on Black Friday!), the best-selling Instant Pot on the planet for $49, secret Apple Watch Series 5 deals (additional discounts applied at checkout), an awesome Nintendo Switch console deal you can’t get anywhere else, deep discounts on PlayStation 4 consoles and games as well as discounted PlayStation Plus 12-month membership codes, and more. On top of that, there are three deals that actually get you free money from Amazon!

While the deep discounts will continue to roll in for another whole week, the name of this annual sales event will change a few times. That’s right, Black Friday just became Cyber Weekend, and Amazon has released a huge preview of the deals you can look forward to. Check out Amazon’s full press release below with a giant preview of all the deals, and then head over to Amazon’s big Cyber Weekend hub to check out even more deep discounts available right now.

Here’s the Deal: A Sneak Peek at Amazon’s Biggest Cyber Monday Deals Weekend Ever

Amazon kicks-off a full weekend of Cyber Monday deals on November 30, with new deals all day, every day and deeper discounts than ever before, including on Cyber Monday.

Customers can get an Echo Dot for just $22 or Fire TV Stick with Alexa Voice Remote for just $19.99, save $100 on PS4 PRO, save up to 45% on HAUS LABORATORIES by Lady Gaga Limited Time kits, save up to 80% on Kindle bestselling books, save 30% on select Hasbro Games, NERF, FurReal toys, and more.

SEATTLE – (BUSINESS WIRE) – Nov. 25, 2019 – (NASDAQ: AMZN) – It’s back! Amazon today released a preview of its deals for Cyber Monday – that special day when customers can find incredible deals in every department, all day long. This year, shoppers will find deeper discounts than ever before and more Deals of the Day than last Cyber Monday, with extra savings on top trending gifts, top quality selection, and more. Plus, to celebrate, Amazon is again offering amazing deals all weekend long leading into Cyber Monday – there will be thousands of deals beginning on November 30 and through December 2, on categories from fashion to toys, electronics, home, luxury beauty, books, active lifestyle and more. All weekend long and on Cyber Monday itself, shoppers will discover deals including $22 for an Echo Dot, $19.99 for a Fire TV Stick with Alexa Voice Remote, up to 35% off on Lacoste clothing, shoes, accessories, and home, up to 30% off on LEGO and select building toys and more – in addition to having more ways to shop and fast, free and convenient delivery options.

According to the National Retail Federation, more than 68 million shoppers plan to take advantage of deals and promotions this Cyber Monday – and Amazon won’t disappoint with Cyber Monday deals on top toys, TVs, gaming consoles, seasonal styles and much more on the Amazon App or by visitingamazon.com/cybermonday. Customers can also shop onsmile.amazon.com/cybermonday to find the same amazing deals and Amazon shopping experience, with the added bonus that AmazonSmile will donate a portion of the purchase price of eligible products to a charity of your choice.

On top of the wide selection of deals and discounts available throughout Amazon’s weekend of Cyber Monday deals, customers can also find select one-time-only deals from top-tier and most-loved brands across electronics, home, fashion, beauty, toys and more. These deals are expected to sell out, with new one-time-only deals launching throughout the day on November 28 (Thanksgiving), November 29 (Black Friday) and December 2 (Cyber Monday).

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Below is a selection of the top deals and products that will be available on various dates and times between November 30 and December 2, while supplies last at amazon.com/cybermonday orsmile.amazon.com/cybermonday, on the Amazon App or by simply asking, “Alexa, what are my deals?” Spanish speakers can browse online and shop via Alexa using Spanish language or multi-lingual mode on supported Echo and Alexa Built-in Devices.

Amazon Devices

Amazon Brands

  • Save up to 50% on kids & baby clothing from Amazon Brands, including Amazon Essentials, Simple Joys by Carter’s, and Spotted Zebra
  • Save up to 30% on clothing for the family from Amazon Brands, including Amazon Essentials, Daily Ritual, and Goodthreads
  • Save 35% or more on microfiber sheets from AmazonBasics
  • Save up to 30% on bedding & bath for the family from AmazonBasics, Stone & Beam and Rivet
  • Save up to 30% on furniture from Rivet and Stone & Beam
  • Save up to 30% on kitchen electrics & housewares from AmazonBasics and Stone & Beam
  • Save up to 30% on luggage & travel from AmazonBasics
  • Save up to 30% on office furniture and supplies from AmazonBasics
  • Save up to 30% on phone accessories from AmazonBasics
  • Save up to 35% on mattresses & bed frames from AmazonBasics
  • Save 25% on household and personal care from Solimo
  • Save up to 25% on food and beverages from Amazon Fresh, Happy Belly and Wickedly Prime
  • Save up to 15% on beauty, vitamins, and supplements from Belei and Revly

Fashion

  • Save up to 40% on jeans from AG, Hudson, and more
  • Save up to 35% on Lacoste clothing, shoes, accessories, and home
  • Save up to 40% on Champion, Puma and more
  • Save up to 40% on New Balance shoes and apparel
  • Save up to 35% on Reebok footwear and apparel
  • Save up to 45% on Luggage sets from Columbia, Tommy Bahama, Delsey, and more
  • Save up to 35% on Ugly Christmas sweaters
  • Save up to 40% on Accessories from Tommy Hilfiger, Levi’s and more
  • Save up to 56% on select Ross-Simons jewelry
  • Save up to 30% on Jockey Basics
  • Save up to 50% on Cubcoats
  • Save up to 35% on Comfort shoes
  • Save up to 50% on Crocs for the whole family

Electronics

  • Save up to 30% on Headphones from Bose, Sony and other top brands
  • Save up to 25% on Home Theater Projectors
  • Save up to 25% on Samsung Galaxy S10/Note 10
  • Save on Samsung, Sony, and LG TVs
  • Save 30% on select cell phone cases
  • Save up to 25% on Jabra Elite Active 65t Earbuds
  • Save on the Google Pixel 3
  • Save up to 40% on Cameras, Telescopes, Binoculars
  • Save big on Nikon products
  • Save on Fujifilm Instax mobile printer
  • Save on Polaroid Snap Touch 2.0 Instant Print Camera
  • Save big on Sony cameras and lenses
  • Content Creator Savings on PC Devices and Accessories
  • Save big on select Chromebooks
  • Save up to 30% on Laptops, desktops and monitors
  • Save on PC Gaming laptops, desktops, monitors, components, and accessories
  • Deals to build your own custom PC
  • Save big on connected home products
  • Adobe Creative Cloud 40% off plus $10 gift card
  • Save 50% on H&R Block Tax Software
  • Save up to 60% on Brother printers
  • Save $100 on PS4 PRO
  • Save on Xbox One
  • Save 35% on Sindoh 3DWOX DP200 3D Printer
  • Save 15% on Monoprice MP10 Mini 3D Printer

Toys

  • Save 30% on select Hasbro games, NERF and FurReal toys
  • Save 30% on FurReal Plum, the Curious Panda (Amazon Exclusive)
  • Save 30% on select LEGO and building toys
  • Save $10 on L.O.L. Surprise! Winter Disco Bigger Surprise (Amazon Exclusive)
  • Save 20% on select Melissa & Doug toys
  • Save 20% on select Green Toys
  • Save on select toys and furniture from KidKraft
  • Save up to 35% on select Learning Resources toys
  • Save up to 30% on STEM toys from Osmo, National Geographic and Snapcircuits
  • Save up to 40% on select Capsule Chix, Pikmi Pops and Little Live Pets

Household, Kitchen & Home Furnishings

  • Save up to 35% on select furniture and mattresses
  • Save up to 35% on area rugs
  • Save up to 35% on gaming chairs & desks
  • Save on Instant Pot
  • Save on Breville Kitchen Appliances
  • Save on Nespresso
  • Save up to 15% on Aprilaire Whole House Humidifiers
  • Save 20% on First Aid Only 299 Piece All-Purpose First Aid Kit
  • Save 20% on Scott Essential Multifold Paper Towels
  • Save up to 30% on office furniture essentials
  • Save on Ninja Products
  • Save on SodaStream Machines
  • Save on Wusthof Cutlery
  • Save 20% on the Brother HC1850 Computerized Sewing and Quilting machine
  • Save up to 43% on the Ecovacs Ozmo 920
  • Save up to 45% on Sharpie, Paper Mate, and Elmer’s Slime
  • Save on Casper Mattresses

Smart Home & Home Improvement

  • Save up to 29% on NETGEAR Orbi Tri-Band Whole Home Mesh WIFI System
  • Save up to 25% on iRobot Roomba 675
  • Save up to 27% on iRobot 960
  • Save up to 30% on BLACK+DECKER
  • Save up to 20% on select DeWalt Best Sellers
  • Save 15% on NewAir Dual Zone Beverage Cooler
  • Save on Emerson Smart Thermostat and Echo Dot Bundle
  • Save up to 30% on Hunter Ceiling Fans
  • Save up to 15% on GE Profile Ice Maker
  • Save 35% on Dremel Rotary Bundle
  • Save up to 44% on GEARWRENCH Tools
  • Save up to 30% on August Home Smart Locks

Patio, Lawn & Garden

  • Save 35% on Cuisinart grills and accessories
  • Save 30% on the Greenworks 1700 PSI Pressure Washer
  • Save on the Poulan Pro Weed Eater
  • Save on Greenworks 40V Chainsaw with Battery
  • Save up to 50% on Aerogarden Harvest Elite

Audible, Music, Video & Books

  • Get 3 months of Kindle Unlimited for free – enjoy unlimited access to over 1 million books, popular magazines and thousands of books with Audible narration (offer valid for new subscribers only).
  • Get $5 back in eBook credit when you spend $20 on eBooks (activation required).
  • Save up to 80% on select Kindle bestselling books.
  • Get 30% off your first Prime Book Box, a children’s book subscription featuring handpicked favorites by the Amazon Book Editors. Offer valid for new subscribers only.
  • For a limited time, new members save 53% on the first 3 months of an Audible membership at $6.95 a month. Additional offers to be announced through the holiday season.
  • For a limited time, new Amazon Music Unlimited customers can get the best holiday deal in Amazon Music’s history – four months of the premium streaming tier for just $0.99, to enjoy unlimited access to more than 50 million songs, ad-free.
  • Current Amazon Music Unlimited subscribers in the US, UK, Germany and Japan can upgrade to the Family Plan free for two months, with access for up to six accounts.
  • Prime Video: 50% off Select Channels
  • Prime Video: 50% Off to Rent or Buy on New Release Movies
  • Eligible Prime members can purchase a Fire TV stick plus 2 month subscription to Showtime for $19.99.

Pets

  • Save 30% on select Greenies dog treats
  • Save 30% on Temptations cat treats
  • Save 30% on Cesar gourmet dog food
  • Save 32% on Embark Dog DNA Test for Breed Identification & Canine Genetic Health Screening
  • Save 33% on Furbo Treat Tossing Wifi Pet Camera
  • Save up to 30% on Nutro Dry Dog Food

Sports & Outdoors

  • Save 16% on GoSports Giant Wooden Toppling Tower
  • Save 35% on Coleman Portable Butane Stove
  • Save 35% on Segway Ninebot S Smart Self-Balancing Electric Transporter
  • Save 40% on ReelSonar Wireless Bluetooth Smart Fish Finder
  • Save 25% on LifeStraw Personal Water Filter
  • Save big on NordicTrack cardio equipment
  • Save up to 40% on Outdoor Essentials
  • Save up to 35% on electric and kids bikes, scooters, & more
  • Save $1,000 on Elby 9-speed electric bikes
  • Save 20% on Retrospec longboards, bikes, and helmets
  • Save on Roller Derby inline and roller skates
  • Save 35% on Intex inflatable kayaks
  • Golf clubs as low as $99
  • Save up to 45% on Basketball equipment, clothing, and accessories

Beauty & Grooming

  • Save up to 47% on Philips Norelco shavers and groomers
  • Save up to 45% on HAUS LABORATORIES by Lady Gaga Limited Time kits
  • Save up to 40% on select skin care, cosmetics and fragrances
  • Save up to 48% on select beauty hair care and grooming appliances
  • Save 20% or more on Braun electric razors for men
  • Save on select Differin and Cetaphil products
  • Save up to 40% on luxury & professional beauty products & select devices

Health and Personal Care

  • Save 50% on 23andMe Health + Ancestry Service
  • Save up to $60 on select Fitbit items
  • Up to 30% off Nutrition & wellness products
  • Save on Germ Guardian air purifier
  • Save on Body Fortress whey protein powder

Automotive

  • Save up to 36% on Chemical Guys 16-Piece Builder Wash Kit
  • 35% off NOCO Boost Plus UltraSafe Portable Lithium Car Battery Jumpstarter Pack

Baby

  • Save on Nanit smart baby monitor
  • Save on Fridababy mom & baby healthcare and grooming gift kit

Amazon Payments & Gift Cards

Amazon Business

  • Save up to 30% on laptops, desktops and monitors
  • Save up to 15% on select Georgia-Pacific PRO products
  • Save up to 15% on Clorox Professional product
  • Save on KOHLER faucets, fixtures, and more
  • Save up to 20% on Oreck Commercial XL Commercial Upright Vacuums

Small and Medium-sized Businesses on Amazon Handmade and Amazon Launchpad

  • Save 20% or more on Amazon Handmade products from around the world – shop deals and the gift guide at www.amazon.com/handmadegiftguide.
  • Save up to 40% on Trtl Travel Pillows
  • Save up to 35% on products from Cozy Comfort Company
  • Save 35% on MARLOWE. grooming products for men
  • Save 40% on Cabeau travel products
  • Save up to 35% on Select POW Audio Portable Wireless Speakers

Grocery and Gourmet

  • Save 20% or more on select Don Francisco’s coffee products
  • Save 30% on select Orgain products
  • Save 40% on Two Rivers hot cocoa sampler pack
  • Save 33% on Pukka Herbs tea holiday advent calendar

FIND GIFTS FOR EVERYONE ON YOUR LIST

Customers can shop Amazon’s biggest-ever selection of curated gift guides and exclusive storefronts this year, which offer gifting inspiration and more:

ENTERTAINMENT WHILE YOU SHOP

Customers can access a variety of festive entertainment benefits from Amazon Music, Prime Video and more while they shop this season.

Amazon Music is the source for hundreds of holiday playlists and only Amazon Music listeners can access new Amazon Original tracks to celebrate the holidays, featuring John Legend, Ellie Goulding and more. To get the party started, simply ask “Alexa, play holiday music,” in the Amazon Music mobile app for iOS and Android, and on all Alexa-enabled devices.

Customers can also ring in the holidays with The Kacey Musgraves Christmas Show, a new Christmas themed special for Amazon Prime Video. The special will premiere globally Friday, November 29, paying tribute to holiday specials of the past whilst also reinventing just what a Christmas special can be, with a magically modern twist. We’ll also invite customers to celebrate the holidays all season long with the Prime Video Holiday Collection and catch up on movies the whole family will enjoy. This collection highlights many movies included with Prime such as the signature holiday classic It’s A Wonderful Life, along with new favorites such as Mariah Carey’s All I Want for Christmas Is YouThe Snowy Day and Pete the Cat: A Groovy New Year. Prime Video also has countless holiday movies for rent or purchase including ElfHome AloneLove Actuallyand Polar Express. Prime members can also subscribe to premium and specialty channels and watch even more holiday favorites.

DISCOVER EVEN MORE WAYS TO SHOP

In addition to amazon.com/cybermonday, customers can shop Amazon’s weekend of Cyber Monday Deals in the following ways:

  • Amazon.com in Spanish: Customers can visit amazon.com/espanol or use the Amazon App to shop, browse and search for millions of products, view their carts, and place orders in Spanish.
  • Amazon App: The Amazon App allows customers to conveniently shop for their holiday needs – anytime and anywhere. With low prices and new deals all day, every day this holiday season, customers can be sure to never miss out by setting Watch a Deal alerts using the Amazon App. Simply click, “Watch this Deal” on any item and receive a notification to your mobile phone when the deal is about to start. Plus, Prime members can take advantage of Prime Early Access and receive 30-minute early access on select Lightning Deals this holiday season.
  • Alexa Shopping: Customers can shop the latest deals with Alexa on an Echo device simply by asking, “Alexa, what are my deals?” Add to your Amazon wish list with Alexa by saying, “Alexa, add headphones to my wish list” and track packages and confirm your delivery date with Alexa by asking, “Alexa, where’s my stuff?” Starting November 17th, Alexa will not reveal names of items likely to be gifts when customers ask, “Alexa, where’s my stuff?” or read delivery notifications, to prevent spoiling surprises during the holiday season. Customers that prefer to never hear, or always hear item names can change their settings in the Alexa App. If an item is marked as a gift during checkout, Alexa will never reveal order details.
  • Amazon Business: Customers shopping for work can find year-end savings and deals for their business. From items for the workplace, including office and electronics, to new oven thermometers for food service professionals, Amazon Business offers deals for businesses across industries of all sizes. Visit amazon.com/holidayforbusiness. For more information and to sign up for a free business account, visit amazon.com/business.
  • Amazon Books: Whether customers want to discover a new book for the holidays, test-drive a device, or purchase Amazon Gift Cards, Amazon Books offers gifts for everyone. To find the store nearest you visit:amazon.com/stores.
  • Amazon 4-star: Designed around Amazon.com customers, Amazon 4-star stores feature products that are 4 stars and above, top sellers, new and trending, and most popular from top categories including devices, consumer electronics, toys, games, books, kitchen and home. To find the store nearest you visit: amazon.com/stores.
  • Amazon Live: Watch Amazon Live’s shoppable Cyber Monday livestream for demonstrations on the top deal products and cameo appearances from celebrities you love. Tune-in starting at 4am PST by visiting amazon.com/live.
  • Whole Foods Market: Prime members who shop at Whole Foods Market have access to a number of benefits year-round, like deep discounts on dozens of select popular products each week and an additional 10 percent off hundreds of in-store items. Additionally, Prime members in thousands of cities and towns can shop their local Whole Foods Market store using Amazon.com or the Amazon App.
  • Treasure Truck: Discover great gifts you never thought of on Treasure Truck. Opt-in by texting ‘TRUCK’ to 24193 and receive notifications for same-day offers – order the item and pick up at the truck the same day. This Cyber Monday, gift givers who act fast will find an incredible deal on a holiday-must-have kitchen item on the truck in select cities, while supplies last.
  • Woot!: Offers daily deals on customers’ favorite brands and free shipping for Prime members. Visit woot.com from November 30 through December 2 or download the Woot! App for ridiculously good deals.

SHOP WITH PURPOSE THIS HOLIDAY SEASON

Amazon is committed to making holiday giving and giving-back easier than ever.

  • AmazonSmile: To jump right into holiday shopping and support your favorite charitable organization at the same time, simply visitsmile.amazon.com/cybermonday. By starting with smile.amazon.com, you’ll find the same Amazon experience, with the added bonus that we’ll donate a portion of the purchase price of eligible products to a charity of your choice.
  • Charity Lists: Charity Lists give charitable organizations an easy way to create wish lists of products needed, while providing a convenient way for customers to donate these essential items directly to the causes. Customers are able to contribute items that are truly critical, to charities they care about, no matter how big or small. Customers can shop thousands of Charity Lists by visiting smile.amazon.com/charitylists, with new charities joining all the time.
  • (RED) Shopathon: For the third year, Amazon is offering a limited (RED) edition of the all-new Echo, available for pre-order now at amazon.com/REDand available for a limited time. For every Echo (RED) edition sold, Amazon will donate $10 to the Global Fund. Additionally, customers interested in supporting (RED)’s fight by donating to the cause can do so on Alexa-enabled devices by simply saying, “Alexa, donate to (RED).” In addition to the new (RED) Echo, Amazon is providing customers a single destination, Amazon.com/RED, to shop a huge array of products that give back, spanning tech, fashion, health & fitness, home & kitchen and travel.

SHIPPING AND DELIVERY MADE EASY

In addition to free delivery on more than 100 million items for all Amazon customers, Amazon has expanded its fast, free, and convenient delivery options for Prime members and customers this holiday season.

Fast and Reliable One-Day and Same-Day Delivery. Prime members in the U.S. can shop a selection of over 10 million items for Prime Free One-Day Delivery and millions of items available for Same-Day Delivery in 46 major metropolitan areas. These delivery options are not only convenient for customers – they’re better for the planet because One-Day and Same-Day deliveries ship from local fulfillment centers so they travel shorter distances and generate less carbon emissions. Not a Prime member yet? Join Prime or start a 30-day free trial at amazon.com/prime.

Ultrafast and FREE grocery delivery: Now Prime members get free and fast grocery delivery from Amazon Fresh and Whole Foods Market. Selection includes a variety of products for all your holiday needs from meat, seafood, produce, snacks, and household essentials, with options for fast one- and two-hour delivery windows. Prime members who live in one of the more than 2,000 cities and towns where grocery delivery is available can request an invitation to shop Amazon Fresh or Whole Foods Market delivery. Learn more atamazon.com/grocery.

Pick-up and delivery on your terms: This holiday season, customers can pick-up their packages at a number of Amazon Hub locations including thousands of in-store staffed Counter pickup points across the U.S. within Rite Aid, GNC and Stage stores, as well as at Health Mart independent pharmacies. Additionally, tens of millions of products can be easily and conveniently delivered to 900 cities and towns across the country via Lockeror Locker+. To find an Amazon Hub location, visit amazon.com/Hub. In addition, Prime members in 50 U.S. cities and surrounding areas can also enjoy secure, convenient package delivery with Key by Amazon (amazon.com/key).


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2019-11-30 12:31:00Z
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Starbucks has fired employee who gave Oklahoma officer order with 'PIG' printed on the label, company says - CNN

The Kiefer police officer went to the Starbucks in Glenpool on Thanksgiving day to pick up five drinks, CNN affiliate KTUL reported. Kiefer Chief Johnny O'Mara told the news station a customer pointed out the label on the cups to the officer.
"What irks me is the absolute and total disrespect for a police officer who, instead of being home with family and enjoying a meal and a football game, is patrolling his little town," O'Mara wrote in a Facebook post, where he shared a picture of a cup with the "PIG" label on it.
The coffee company called the incident "absolutely unacceptable" and said it is "deeply sorry to the law enforcement officer who experienced this."
"The Starbucks partner who wrote this offensive word on a cup used poor judgement and is no longer a partner after this violation of company policy," the statement read. "This language is offensive to all law enforcement and is not representative of the deep appreciation we have for police officers who work tirelessly to keep our communities safe."
In a joint statement, Starbucks and Kiefer police said they're using the incident "as an opportunity to leverage our shared platforms to promote greater civility."
The company will meet with Kiefer police to discuss ways to work together, including by jointly hosting a Coffee with a Cop event at Starbucks for local law enforcement to meet with baristas and community members to discuss "the critical role dispatchers and police offers play in keeping our communities safe," the joint statement said.

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Black Friday 2019: Our guide to the massive deals at Amazon, Walmart, Target and more - CNET

This story is part of Holiday Gift Guide 2019, your source for the season's best gifts and deals, hand-picked by the experts at CNET.

Black Fridaysales are still going strong at major retailers like Best Buy, Walmart and Amazon and there are major deals to be had on laptops, consoles, tablets and more. We've spent weeks prepping for the madness, and you can see the result of our work below: a hub of dozens of stories with the best Black Friday deals out there.

Here's the ultimate sales guide to keep your head from spinning (and your budget on track) this holiday shopping season. And of course, the Cheapskate's top Black Friday picks.

Online sale start times

All retailers have started sales: The best Black Friday 2019 deals right now (all stores)

Amazon: Thursday, Nov. 28 at 12:01 a.m. PT (3:01 a.m. ET)


Walmart: Wednesday, Nov. 27 at 7 p.m. PT (10 p.m. ET)


Best Buy: Wednesday, Nov. 27 at 9:01 p.m. PT (Thursday, Nov. 28 at 12:01 a.m. ET)


Target: Sales started Wednesday, Nov. 27, but timing is complicated According to Target: "On Nov. 27, early access deals begin at approximately 2:01 a.m. CT (12:01 a.m. PT, 3 a.m. ET) for credit and debit RedCard holders and 6 p.m. CT (4 p.m. PT, 7 p.m. ET) for Target Circle members. RedCard early access price applied when you use your RedCard at checkout on Target.com. Target Circle early access price applied when you sign into your Target.com account at checkout on Target.com after 6 p.m. CT. Target Circle and RedCard Black Friday early access offers are not the same, and all deals will be revealed on Nov. 27."


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The Morning After: Black Friday has begun - Engadget

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We hope you had a great Thanksgiving and are making informed decisions on any Black Friday sales. This morning (and throughout the week), you could save substantially on a new smartphone, wireless headphones, streaming devices and Alexa-powered Amazon devices -- if you didn't have one already. We've got some of the latest deals below, as well as our verdict on the Echo Flex, Amazon's newest, smallest smart speaker.


It's versatile, it can go almost anywhere and it's only $25.
Echo Flex review: Amazon's Alexa gateway drug

Amazon's Echo Dot was small, easy to use and incredibly affordable at only $50. Sure, there are speakers offering better audio, but if all you wanted was a cheap way to get Alexa into the home, the Echo Dot was the way to go. That is until earlier this year, when Amazon announced an entirely new product: the Echo Flex, a small Alexa-powered speaker that plugs directly into any wall outlet. At $25, it's one of the cheapest Alexa devices on the market -- but is it worth your time?


Everywhere it's trying, AMD is beating its rival.
Intel is losing against AMD

When AMD launched its third-generation Zen 2 Ryzen processors earlier this year, Intel had to be sweating. Its rival had developed an all-new architecture with improvements to clock speed, core count and instructions per clock and promised performance that matched -- and even beat -- Intel's CPUs.

Intel still has a lead in gaming, but only just, and given AMD's progress and recent Zen 3 announcements, is any market safe? Steve Dent explains all.


Instant Pot sales are the one constant.
Surprise: The Instant Pot is discounted for Black Friday (again)

Black Friday deals equal giant TVs on sale and Instant Pots. Yep, the upgraded pressure cooker is back again, trying to convince you to free up the counter space for one -- and you'll need a fair bit. The best offer is $85 off the Instant Pot Ultra 8-quart model. Regularly priced at $180, it's on sale for $95. If you do get one and don't know where to start, we'd suggest reading our guide on getting the most out of your Instant Pot.


It'll be $48 instead of $100 until Monday.
Roku's latest Ultra streaming player is 50 percent off for Black Friday

The 2019 Roku Ultra is down from $100 to $48 on Amazon until the end of Cyber Monday. Roku only started shipping its latest Ultra in October, so it's a killer deal on a brand new product. While it's a set-top box that takes up a little more space than a streaming stick, the 4K-ready Ultra has an Ethernet port, which might help ensure sturdier streaming than a WiFi connection.


The budget camera phone might be a tempting gift.
Google's Pixel 3a drops to $300 on Amazon for Black Friday

If you missed out on the Pixel 3a's price drop last week, don't worry -- you'll have a second shot now Black Friday is here. Google's starter 64GB smartphone is selling for $300 until December 2nd at 3AM Eastern. That's a full $100 below the official price.

Yes, it's a mid-range phone in terms of processing power, and it lacks water resistance, but you'll still get that exceptional Pixel camera quality, healthy battery life and a quality screen. Oh, and did we mention that there's a headphone jack you won't find on the Pixel 4? (That model is also on sale...)

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Mercedes-Benz owner Daimler to cut 10,000 jobs worldwide - BBC News

Daimler, the German carmaker that owns Mercedes-Benz, has said it will shed at least 10,000 jobs worldwide as it seeks to fund the switch to electric cars.

Daimler personnel chief Wilfried Porth told journalists the number of jobs lost would be "in the five figures".

The move comes days after rival Audi said it would cut 9,500 of its 61,000 jobs in Germany for similar reasons.

Daimler said the car industry was going through "the biggest transformation in its history".

"The development towards CO2-neutral mobility requires large investments, which is why Daimler announced in the middle of November that it would launch a programme to increase competitiveness, innovation and investment strength," the firm said.

"Part of this programme is to reduce staff costs by around €1.4bn by the end of 2022 and, among other things, to reduce the number of management positions worldwide by 10%."

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Daimler, which has a global workforce of nearly 300,000 and factories in 17 countries, said it would reduce costs and employment "in a socially responsible manner", including the use of "natural fluctuation".

"In addition, the possibilities for part-time retirement will be expanded and a severance programme will be offered in Germany in order to reduce jobs in the administration," it added.

Daimler said its plans had been agreed with the firm's works council, which includes union representation.

German carmakers have been slow to adapt to new technological trends, including self-driving cars and electric vehicles.

At the same time, they have been suffering falling demand in China, while the trade war between Washington and Bejing has also dented growth.

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US shoppers stay away from stores, spend online as Black Friday begins - CNBC

U.S. consumers splurged more than $2 billion online in the first hours of Thanksgiving shopping on Thursday, while crowds were largely thin at retailers on the eve of Black Friday, reflecting the broader trend away from shopping at brick-and-mortar stores.

Early discounts offered this month by chains seeking to extend this year's shorter holiday season saw a dip in the numbers lining up at stores across the country, according to consultants and analysts making spot checks on the ground.

"We've seen many merchants start their promotions pretty much right after the trick-or-treaters have gone to bed," said Lauren Bitar, head of retail consulting at analytics firm RetailNext.

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Sales made prior to Thanksgiving and Black Friday could erode "the spike that we have seen in sales dollars historically," Bitar said.

The day after Thanksgiving has been America's biggest shopping day, and this year more than 165 million people are expected to take part over the weekend, according to the National Retail Federation (NRF).

While Black Friday still matters, its relevance is fading as the holiday shopping season now begins the week before Halloween and stretches to Christmas Eve with retailers offering deep discounts throughout the season.

The condensed shopping season this year accelerated early promotions and spending. Retailers have six fewer days to make sales between Thanksgiving and Christmas Day this year.

That has pulled spending into early November — more than half of consumers polled by the NRF in the first week of this month had already begun making purchases. On average, Americans had already completed almost a quarter of their shopping, the most in the history of NRF's surveys.

Store openings on Thanksgiving evening have also reduced store crowds lining up for doorbuster deals at the crack of dawn on Friday.

While store traffic still remains an important indicator, a lot of shopping during Thanksgiving and Black Friday now happens online. Adobe Analytics, which measures transactions from 80 of the top 100 U.S. online retailers, estimates $7.5 billion in sales for Black Friday online, a growth of over 20.5% year-over-year.

As of 5 p.m. ET on Thanksgiving Day, shoppers had spent $2.1 billion online, up 20.2% on a year ago. 

Companies including Walmart, Target, Costco, and Best Buy have bulked up their online presence, deliveries and fast in-store pickups to attract customers.

At the other end of the divide, specialty apparel retailers Gap, Victoria Secret-owner L Brands, and department stores Macy's and Kohl's have slumped as they struggle to lure shoppers to malls and away from online giants like Amazon.com.

This year's holiday season will not only test the resilience of such companies but will be a challenge for most retailers as U.S. President Donald Trump's trade war with China begins to take its toll on margins.

A pricing analysis conducted for Reuters by retail analytics firm Profitero, which examined online prices from seven large retailers for 21,000 products, found sites including Walmart and Amazon have held prices steady for many popular holiday products despite the pressure from tariffs on Chinese imports.

The National Retail Federation had forecast U.S. holiday retail sales in November and December will increase between 3.8% and 4.2% over 2018, for a total of $727.9 billion to $730.7 billion. That compares with an average annual increase of 3.7% over the past five years.

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