Strapped Shoppers Drawn

China’s cash-strapped shoppers drawn to second-hand luxury items

Price-conscious buyers hunt for deals while others seek goods that can hold value in times of uncertainty

World - Financial Times - 8 hours ago

Why investors are drawn to precious metals

There are multiple timely - and timeless - reasons why investors are drawn to precious metals. Here's what to know.

Smuggler caught with hundreds of tarantulas strapped to body

A 28-year-old was man detained in Lima, accused of trying to transport endangered spiders, centipedes and ants from Peru to South Korea.

England drawn in Nations League group with Spain

England have been drawn in a Nations League group alongside holders and world champions Spain, with Belgium and Portugal making up the other two spots.

Sports - ESPN - November 7

Matt Clifford: the UK tech adviser whose influence has drawn sceptics

British venture capitalist has advised successive Tory and Labour governments

World - Financial Times - 3 days ago

Shoppers warned over luxury advent calendar scams

The consumer group Which? is urging shoppers looking for a good deal to beware of fake offers.

UK shoppers hit by taramasalata shortage after strike

Workers at food manufacturer Bakkavor have walked out in a dispute over pay

Business - Financial Times - November 11

In the race for holiday shoppers' dollars, Amazon is setting the pace

Rival retailers tend to follow Amazon whenever it launches online discounts. But landing on deals is increasingly a game of luck, as many appear unannounced.

Your personal shopper . . . on the other side of the world

Want an exclusive luxury handbag or the latest iPhone at a cheaper price? Send someone to buy it for you via an app

World - Financial Times - Yesterday

Papa John’s stock falls as same-store sales hurt by still-cash-strapped consumer

Pizza chain says it’s still operating in a challenging consumer environment.

Business - MarketWatch - November 7

Walmart thrives and Target struggles as shoppers prioritize basics and bargains

Big retailers’ fortunes are diverging ahead of the holiday shopping season, with consumers proving to be choosy spenders in the run-up to Black Friday and Cyber Monday.

Sainsbury’s shoppers warned to watch out for Nectar points scam

Fraudsters target customers who have built up a high points balance ahead of Christmas

World - Financial Times - Yesterday

Versace bag for £15: Why Christmas shoppers are choosing charity shops

Second-hand shops say more people are turning to them to keep the festive season affordable.

Rays’ Wander Franco arrested in DR over incident in which ‘guns were drawn’

Shortstop held by police over incident on Sunday Player facing separate charges over sexual abuse claims Police in the Dominican Republic have arrested Tampa Bay Rays shortstop Wander Franco ...

World - The Guardian - November 11

‘I’m convinced the U.S. will be drawn into World War III’: How do I prepare my finances?

“I believe this to be a legitimate concern. I would prefer a politically neutral answer.”

Business - MarketWatch - 4 days ago

Budget to benefit less affluent shoppers despite hit to business, says Primark owner

ABF warns changes to national insurance and wages will cost it tens of millions but remains optimistic

Business - Financial Times - November 5

Costco shoppers stocked up on supplies as hurricanes, port strike hit. The trend hurt sales in October.

The warehouse retailer says demand was “negatively affected” by “abnormal consumer activity” tied to the September events.