Podcasts about holiday shopping

Jen Sabella, the Director of Strategy and co-founder of Block Club Chicago, joins Bob Sirott to share the latest Chicago neighborhood stories. She provides details on: How Chicagoans Helped Their Neighbors Through The SNAP Freeze: From turning their porches into food pantries to baking birthday cakes, neighbors found creative ways to help those going without food […]

We read the Nine of Pentacles for love, the Five of Pentacles for money, and the Six of Wands for guidance to navigate a week of simple pleasures, careful budgeting, and steady progress. We also share small business updates, website bookings, and a gift recommendation for the holiday season.• self-worth and sensual rituals as daily practice• independence in love without emotional scarcity• temporary financial strain and practical budgeting• time and energy budgeting alongside money• recognizing small wins and repeating past strategies• community support through asking and offering help• hosts' booking systems and small business grants• gift guide mention of Secrets of Romani Fortune TellingIf you are thinking of doing a little gift shopping, or even if you're in charge of creating gift guides or anything, please consider Secrets of Romani fortune Telling.You can book 1:1 readings with Jez at jezminavonthiele.com, and book readings and holistic healing sessions with Paulina at romaniholistic.com.Thank you for listening to Romanistan podcast.You can find us on Instagram, TikTok, BlueSky, and Facebook @romanistanpodcast, and on Twitter @romanistanpod. To support us, Join our Patreon for extra content or donate to Ko-fi.com/romanistan, and please rate, review, and subscribe. It helps us so much. Follow Jez on Instagram @jezmina.vonthiele & Paulina @romaniholistic. You can get our book Secrets of Romani Fortune Telling, online or wherever books are sold. If you love it, please give us 5 stars on Amazon & Goodreads. Visit https://romanistanpodcast.com for events, educational resources, merch, and more. Email us at romanistanpodcast@gmail.com for inquiries. Romanistan is hosted by Jezmina Von Thiele and Paulina StevensConceived of by Paulina StevensEdited by BiancaWith Music by Viktor PachasAnd Artwork by Elijah VardoSupport the show

Michelle Monaghan and Mark Wahlberg stop by to talk about their new holiday film, "The Family Plan 2." Pope Leo XIV will meet with top actors and directors, including Cate Blanchett, Spike Lee, and Judd Apatow, to discuss promoting human values and the Church's mission through collaboration. This holiday season, more people are turning to artificial intelligence apps to explore spiritual guidance and connect with religious teachings. Plus, Shop Today contributor Melissa Garcia shares a lineup of travel essentials to make holiday trips smoother, and chef Bobby Flay drops in with recipes to help elevate your NFL game-day spread. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Segment 1: Brian Speers, Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch joins John joins John to break down retirement planning strategies across generations, from Gen Z just starting out to Baby Boomers watching their spending in retirement. Brian explains why tackling high-interest debt first, using Roth accounts early, and building long-term saving habits can make all the […]

After 43 days, Congress voted to end the longest government shutdown in U.S. history, with President Donald Trump signing a bill to fund the federal government through the end of January. Also, The House Oversight Committee released previously unseen emails from Jeffrey Epstein's estate. Plus, The U.S. Mint produced its final penny, ending over two centuries of production while the one-cent coin remains in circulation. And, Target is rolling out a new holiday program encouraging employees to greet customers, but some shoppers aren't impressed. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Claire Danes sits down with Savannah Guthrie to discuss her new Netflix limited series, “The Beast in Me.” Also, Sheinelle Jones traveled to London to sit down with Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo ahead of “Wicked: For Good.” Plus, Shop Today contributor Chassie Post shares must-haves to get you ready for the holiday season. And, travel expert Misty Bellis shares all the best deals to look out for over Black Friday.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jenny Boerman, Chamber Member Services Associate at Southwest Michigan First shares details of the Shop Local initiative to accompany the Holiday Shopping season.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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A 2025 holiday shopping season outlook with ABC's Jim Ryan full 67 Tue, 11 Nov 2025 11:30:00 +0000 dbDDuJBqDgrKf7jKdE8hcN2PWafy8HeK news,wben,holiday shopping,jim ryan,a new morning A New Morning news,wben,holiday shopping,jim ryan,a new morning A 2025 holiday shopping season outlook with ABC's Jim Ryan Collection of LIVE interviews from Buffalo's Early News on WBEN 2024 © 2021 Audacy, Inc. News False https://player.amperwavepodcasting

S5E11 ThredUp's Resale Revolution: Holiday Shopping & Gift Giving Trends with Alon RotemThe holidays are here and resale is at the center of this year's shopping story! In this timely episode of The Retail Razor Show, Ricardo Belmar and Casey Golden sit down with Alon Rotem, Chief Strategy Officer at ThredUp, to unpack the company's 2025 Holiday Shopping Report. From surprising insights on resale gift giving to how shoppers are embracing sustainable fashion and circular economy models, this conversation reveals why resale is becoming a mainstream holiday shopping strategy.We also explore ThredUp's evolution from a secondhand marketplace to a Resale as a Service (RaaS) leader, powering branded resale programs for fashion retailers. Alon shares how ThredUp's AI-powered innovations — including image search, natural language search, and personalized curation — are transforming the secondhand shopping experience and driving conversion.If you want to understand how resale, sustainability, and AI are reshaping holiday shopping in 2025, this episode delivers insights every retailer, brand, and shopper needs.Subscribe to the Retail Razor Podcast Network: https://retailrazor.com/Subscribe to our Newsletter: https://retailrazor.substack.comSubscribe to our YouTube channel: https://bit.ly/RRShowYouTubeAbout our GuestAlon Rotem, Chief Strategy Officer & General Counsel, ThredUpAlon Rotem has served as ThredUp's Chief Strategy Officer and General Counsel since September 2024. Alon has also served as Chief Legal Officer since February 2021 and Secretary since March 2017 and previously served as General Counsel from January 2017 to February 2021. From September 2013 to November 2016, Alon served as the General Counsel of Rocket Lawyer Inc., an online legal technology company. From June 2010 to August 2013, he was an associate at Goodwin Procter LLP, a global law firm. Alon holds a Juris Doctor from the University of California, Berkeley School of Law and a Bachelor of Science in Managerial Economics from the University of California, Davis.ThredUp 2025 Holiday Report - https://newsroom.thredup.com/news/thredup-2025-holiday-reportThredUp Resale-as-a-Service - https://www.raas.thredup.comChapters00:00 Previews 01:13 Show Intro 04:51 Welcome, Alon Rotem - Chief Strategy Officer, ThredUp 08:38 ThredUp's Evolution and Resale as a Service 15:51 Implementing Resale Programs with ThredUp 21:31 Challenges and Successes of Going Public 25:36 AI Innovations in ThredUp's Shopping Experience 33:06 Insights from the Holiday Report 35:25 Consumer Behavior and Secondhand Gifts 36:24 Top Gifting Trends in Resale 39:49 The Role of Data in Resale 41:32 Consumer Funding for Holiday Shopping 47:21 Luxury vs. Mid-Market Resale 51:05 Sustainability and the Future of Fashion 55:11 Future Outlook 59:47 Show CloseMeet your hosts, helping you cut through the clutter in retail & retail tech:Ricardo Belmar is an NRF Top Retail Voices for 2025 & a RETHINK Retail Top Retail Expert from 2021 – 2025. Thinkers 360 has named him a Top 10 Retail, & AGI Thought Leader, a Top 50 Management, Transformation, & Careers Thought Leader, a Top 100 Digital Transformation & Agentic AI Thought Leader, plus a Top Digital Voice for 2024 and 2025. He is an advisory council member at George Mason University's Center for Retail Transformation, and the Retail Cloud Alliance. He was most recently the director partner marketing for retail & consumer goods in the Americas at Microsoft.Casey Golden, is CEO of Luxlock, a RETHINK Retail Top Retail Expert from 2023 - 2025, and a Retail Cloud Allianceadvisory council member. Obsessed with the customer relationship between the brand and the consumer. After a career on the fashion and supply chain technology side of the business, now slaying franken-stacks and building retail tech! Currently, Casey is the North America Leader for Retail & Consumer Goods at CI&T.Includes music provided by imunobeats.com, featuring Overclocked, and E-Motive from the album Beat Hype, written by Heston Mimms, published by Imuno.

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The hectic holiday shopping season is underway, and for many, that will put a strain on the family budget. Checkbook wants to make this stressful time a little easier.Our annual holiday helper is packed with timely advice: Super shoppers share tips about how they find the best prices and avoid fake sales. Plus, how are you going to pay for all the items on your gift-giving list? We have some money-saving ideas.Not a Checkbook member? ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Sign up for a free 30-day trial to access all of our unbiased ratings⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

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Bryan Barrett talks with Jennifer Sanchez with Steered Straight and Steered Straight Too Furniture & Thrift on Dr. MLK Jr. Blvd. She shares plans for the upcoming holidays

Now that Halloween's behind us, the holiday shopping season is underway, but this year brings new challenges for shoppers. From higher prices and tariff uncertainty to rumors of inventory shortages and smaller discounts, planning ahead could make all the difference. So what should you buy now, what can wait, and how do you avoid falling for fake deals or "too good to be true" discounts? Lifestyle journalist and money-saving expert Trae Bodge joins Erica to break it all down — from AI-powered shopping tools and changing discount trends to her best advice for sticking to a budget and still spreading holiday cheer.   Learn more about our guest: https://www.theNewsWorthy.com/shownotes Join us again for our 10-minute daily news roundups every Mon-Fri!  Become an INSIDER and get ad-free episodes here: https://www.theNewsWorthy.com/insider Get The NewsWorthy MERCH here: https://www.theNewsWorthy.com/merch Sponsors: Save 25% on your first month of subscription by going to dosedaily.co/NEWSWORTHY or entering NEWSWORTHY at checkout. Get 15% off OneSkin with the code NEWSWORTHY at oneskin.co/HAIR #oneskinpod To advertise on our podcast, please email: ad-sales@libsyn.com        

In this episode, Hailey dives into fall in Wisconsin, which is truly an unforgettable experience! And when you're stocking up your pantry, picking out the perfect gifts, or gearing up for game day, there's no better way to celebrate the season than by choosing products that are Something Special from Wisconsin! Your fall shopping guide awaits…The Bobber is brought to you by Something Special from Wisconsin: https://www.somethingspecialwi.com/Read the blog here: https://discoverwisconsin.com/your-fall-shopping-guide-look-for-something-special-from-wisconsin-in-stores/The Bobber: https://discoverwisconsin.com/the-bobber-blog/The Cabin Podcast: https://the-cabin.simplecast.com. Follow on social @thecabinpodShop Discover Wisconsin: shop.discoverwisconsin.com. Follow on social @shopdiscoverwisconsinDiscover Wisconsin: https://discoverwisconsin.com/. Follow on social @discoverwisconsinDiscover Mediaworks: https://discovermediaworks.com/. Follow on social @discovermediaworksSomething Special from Wisconsin: https://www.somethingspecialwi.com/. Follow on social @datcpssfw

On this episode of the podcast, Alex Becerra and Savannah Brown tackle the topic of Smart Holiday Shopping. Together they discuss insightful data points about consumer spending during the holidays, the importance of building a strong spending and savings plan, and strategies for ensuring a successful holiday shopping season. They also provide useful tips for avoiding flash sales, resisting the temptation for impulse purchases, and the fighting the inclination to jump on "too good to be true" deals. Tune in today, because navigating the holiday season with a smart shopping plan that won't break your budget… just makes Perfect Cents! To check out the resources highlighted in this episode visit the links below. TD Bank | Merry Money Survey TD Bank | Holiday Shopping Tips - Here's How to Keep Spending In Check GNCU | Tips for Smart Holiday Spending BBB | Shop Like a Pro and Make the Most of This Holiday Season Nasdaq | 8 Holiday Temptations That Destroy Your Budget To register for an upcoming Financial Wellness webinar visit: https://www.safecu.org/community/events To read the latest edition of SAFE's Beyond Everyday Banking blog visit: https://blog.safecu.org/ To learn more about SAFE Credit Union products and services visit: https://www.safecu.org/ To contact the podcast team, email Podcast@safecu.org

Many potential holiday shoppers and business owners who stand to benefit are showing preseason cheer, as they express their desire to buy gifts despite anxiety about the economy and inflation. Gene Marks shares details of the Intuit survey, as well as news about the AICPA pushing the IRS to deliver additional guidance on no tax on tips and overtime to clarify for business owners their responsibilities. He also talks about the Grinch-like behavior of predatory legal firms targeting small businesses with lawsuits over their website accessibility under the Americans with Disabilities Act. Listen to the podcast. Additional Resources Make Paychex an extension of your team: https://bit.ly/meet-paychex DISCLAIMER: The information presented in this podcast, and that is further provided by the presenter, should not be considered legal or accounting advice, and should not substitute for legal, accounting, or other professional advice in which the facts and circumstances may warrant. We encourage you to consult legal counsel as it pertains to your own unique situation(s) and/or with any specific legal questions you may have.

The latest on Hurricane Melissa as the Category 5 storm makes landfall in Jamaica. Also, new details on reported mass layoffs at Amazon and how they could affect your shopping. Plus, a closer look at how investigators are tracking down the Louvre jewelry heist thieves. And, how real estate agents are using AI to attract buyers—and what consumers should know. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Video version of this episode is here TakeawaysAgentic AI is set to revolutionize retail by enabling seamless transactions within chat interfaces.The integration of AI in shopping is becoming more prevalent, with major retailers like Etsy and Shopify leading the way.Consumer trust in AI-driven shopping experiences is crucial for widespread adoption.The future of shopping will likely involve personalized agents that cater to individual preferences and needs.AI can enhance the shopping experience by providing tailored recommendations and price comparisons.Drones and advanced delivery systems are emerging as viable options for last-mile logistics.The distinction between GenAI and agentic AI is significant, with the latter capable of executing actions based on user input.Retailers may need to adapt their strategies as AI changes consumer behavior and expectations.The upcoming holiday season is expected to see a surge in agentic shopping as consumers seek value and convenience.Trust and security will be paramount as consumers share personal information with AI shopping agents. Chapters00:00 The Rise of Agentic AI in Commerce03:39 Consumer Behavior and AI Shopping Dynamics05:43 Retailer Integration and Market Competition08:21 Logistics and Delivery Innovations11:05 Understanding Agentic AI vs. GenAI13:27 Personal Shopping Agents and Future Trends16:00 The Role of IoT in Shopping18:11 Dynamic Pricing and Consumer Trust20:54 The Future of Shopping and Consumer Experience

Do you ever find yourself opening multiple tabs, comparing shopping portal payouts, and trying to figure out which site is going to give you the most rewards for your online shopping — only to give up before you actually earn the points? If that sounds familiar, today's episode is for you. In this Streamline, Stack, and Save mini-series episode, I'm joined by Avneesh Kohli, founder of Savewise, a powerful tool that shows you exactly how to combine the best shopping portal payouts with card-linked offers — so you can maximize every online purchase without the hassle of manual tracking or endless research. Savewise is a total game changer for award travelers who want to earn more points without wasting time. The platform automatically finds the best portal and card-linked combinations for each purchase, helping you get the highest payout possible — every time you shop online. In this conversation, Avneesh and I talk about how Savewise works, why it's become one of my favorite online tools, and how it helps you earn more points with less effort. We also dive into how it fits into a broader points-earning strategy, why automation is key to long-term success, and how you can start using it right now — just in time for holiday shopping. Whether you're new to the points world or a seasoned award traveler, this episode will help you make every purchase count. Get full show notes and transcript: https://pointmetofirstclass.com/track-and-save-money-with-savewise/ Want to shape the show? Take the Point Me To First Class listener survey and share what you love and want more of!  Eager to learn the secrets of award travel so that you can turn your expenses into unforgettable experiences? Join the Points Made Easy course waitlist here.  

Your Labubu Isn't Real?! Holiday Scandals, Shutdowns & Gacy Shocks | Karel Cast 25-135 The holidays are coming fast — lights, music, chaos… and scams.

Chuck Zodda and Mike Armstrong discuss what US inflation data could show when it is finally released. Annemarie Conte (Wirecutter) joins the show to chat about navigating around tariffs for your holiday shopping. Companies are blaming AI for job cuts. Critics say it's a ‘good excuse'. When do Roth conversions make sense for older people? Restaurants are pitching water on fine dining menus. The best and worst months to buy a house — the difference could save you $23,000. 

In this episode of PennyWise, host John Kiernan discusses money-saving holiday shopping tips with Chip Lupo, a personal finance writer with WalletHub who is an expert on credit cards and budgeting. They discuss the holiday shopping forecast and the things people can do to maximize their merriment without putting their financial plan in jeopardy. You can even get a few pointers for whipping up holiday cookies on the cheap from a state fair winner! Plus, John answers a listener question and more. More on this episode from WalletHub: Best Credit Cards for Holiday Shopping & Low-Cost Gift Ideas To start budgeting for the holidays, check out WalletHub's budgeting tools.

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NBC's Rory O'Neill reports that it's not even Halloween, and people are already stressed about holiday shopping!

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Bruce & Gaydos explain why rising tariff costs and other economic factors are forcing retailers to make tough decisions about hiring seasonal workers.

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Don't Tap Out After Cyber Monday — Your December Sales Strategy Black Friday might get all the hype, but if you're ghosting your customers after Cyber Monday, you're leaving serious money on the table. December isn't the time to wind down... it's time to step up. In this episode, I'm sharing the easy post-BFCM strategies to maximize your sales through the rest of Q4.  The one date in December that can make or break your sales A simple email strategy that's impossible to ignore The secret weapon for last-minute shoppers A sneaky way to stay visible without annoying your audience _______   Holiday Podcast Episodes & Resources http://ecommercebadassery.com/holidaypodcast   _______ Full Episode Show Notes http://ecommercebadassery.com/349   _______   Let's Connect Website: http://ecommercebadassery.com Instagram: http://instagram.com/ecommercebadassery Membership: http://ecommercebadassery.com/membership   _______   Rate, Review, & Subscribe Like what you heard? I'd be forever grateful if you'd rate, review and subscribe to the show! Not only does it help your fellow eCommerce entrepreneurs find the eCommerce Badassery podcast; but it's also valuable feedback for me to continue bringing you the content you want to hear.    Review Here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ecommerce-badassery/id1507457683     This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis:  Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy  

CFRA's Arun Sundaram joins Morning Movers to dissect the latest earnings figures from McCormick (MKC). He discusses the consumer trends that impact the staples, including cooking at home versus dining out. Later, Arun provides his holiday shopping outlook as Amazon's (AMZN) Fall Prime Day event begins. He looks at Walmart (WMT) and Target (TGT) which have competing sales events as well. "So far this year, the consumer has been resilient," he says.======== Schwab Network ========Empowering every investor and trader, every market day.Subscribe to the Market Minute newsletter - https://schwabnetwork.com/subscribeDownload the iOS app - https://apps.apple.com/us/app/schwab-network/id1460719185Download the Amazon Fire Tv App - https://www.amazon.com/TD-Ameritrade-Network/dp/B07KRD76C7Watch on Sling - https://watch.sling.com/1/asset/191928615bd8d47686f94682aefaa007/watchWatch on Vizio - https://www.vizio.com/en/watchfreeplus-exploreWatch on DistroTV - https://www.distro.tv/live/schwab-network/Follow us on X – / schwabnetwork Follow us on Facebook – / schwabnetwork Follow us on LinkedIn - / schwab-network About Schwab Network - https://schwabnetwork.com/about

Tensions are rising over the Trump administration's efforts to send federal troops to American cities. Also, the government shutdown enters a new week as Congress remains in a deadlock over funding, and Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries joins us to discuss what is occurring on Capitol Hill. Plus, former NFL quarterback and current analyst Mark Sanchez has been arrested and charged after being stabbed in a fight with a truck driver. And, a look at some early Black Friday and Prime Day deals for your holiday shopping. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Video version of this episode is hereTakeawaysThe team is excited about upcoming grocery reports and innovations.AI tools are transforming the way retail professionals work.Holiday shopping is expected to grow by 3-3.5%.Consumer sentiment is cautious due to rising prices.Consumers are pulling holiday purchases forward to October.Supply chain disruptions may affect product availability.Weekly consumer surveys help gauge holiday spending expectations.Retailers are preparing for potential shortages this holiday season.CoreSight's reports are accessible to both members and non-members.Chapters00:00Introduction to Isla Meldon and Her Journey03:31The Role of AI in Graphic Design06:37Upcoming Reports and Innovations in Retail10:28Introduction to Holiday Retail Trends12:10Consumer Sentiment and Spending Expectations14:44Supply Chain Dynamics and Product Availability17:48CoreSight Research Insights and Reporting

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Fluent Fiction - Hindi: Balancing Tradition and Simplicity: Arun's Diwali Dilemma Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/hi/episode/2025-09-25-07-38-20-hi Story Transcript:Hi: दिल्ली के दिल में बसा कैफे हाउस, गुनगुनी कॉफी की खुशबू से भरपूर, और दीवारों पर पुराने पोस्टरों की सजावट से सजा हुआ था।En: In the heart of Delhi, the café house was filled with the aroma of warm coffee and adorned with the decoration of old posters on the walls.Hi: दीवाली का त्योहार नज़दीक था, और ये जगह लोगों की बातचीतों और हंसी-खुशी की आवाज़ों से गूंज रही थी।En: The festival of Diwali was near, and this place was resonating with the sounds of conversations and laughter.Hi: आज, यहां अरुण, नेहा और रिया मिले थे।En: Today, Arun, Neha, and Riya had gathered here.Hi: अरुण, जो एक युवा पेशेवर था, अपनी परंपराओं को बहुत महत्व देता था, लेकिन अत्यधिक उपभोक्तावाद उसे परेशान करता था।En: Arun, a young professional, held great value in his traditions but was troubled by excessive consumerism.Hi: नेहा की आंखें दीवाली की चमक से भरी थीं।En: Neha's eyes were filled with the sparkle of Diwali.Hi: वो सजावट और खरीदारी का उतसुकता से इंतजार कर रही थी।En: She was eagerly waiting for the decorations and shopping.Hi: रिया, दूसरी ओर, सादगी पसंद करती थी और त्योहारों में जरूरत से ज्यादा खर्च के खिलाफ थी।En: Riya, on the other hand, preferred simplicity and was against spending excessively during festivals.Hi: "अरुण, तुमने सजावट के लिए कुछ चुना?En: "Arun, have you chosen something for decoration?"Hi: " नेहा ने मुस्कुराते हुए पूछा।En: Neha asked with a smile.Hi: "अभी सोच रहा हूँ।En: "I'm still thinking.Hi: कुछ खास ही लेना चाहता हूँ," अरुण ने धीरे से कहा।En: I want to get something special," Arun replied softly.Hi: "फालतू के खर्चों में मत फंसो।En: "Don't get caught up in unnecessary expenses.Hi: थोड़ा कम, लेकिन अच्छा लो," रिया ने सलाह दी।En: Buy less, but buy well," Riya advised.Hi: अरुण दोहरे विचार में था।En: Arun was in a dilemma.Hi: वह चाहता था कि इस दीवाली में हर चीज़ खास हो, लेकिन बाज़ार की चकाचौंध और दिखावे से दूर रहना भी चाहता था।En: He wanted everything to be special this Diwali, but he also wished to stay away from the market's glitz and show.Hi: कैफे की खिड़की से बाहर देखते हुए अरुण की नजर एक छोटे से स्टॉल पर पड़ी।En: Looking out of the café window, Arun's eyes fell on a small stall.Hi: वहां कुछ सुंदर, हाथ से बनी सजावट की चीज़ें सजी हुई थीं।En: There were some beautiful, handmade decorative items displayed there.Hi: उसमें उसकी परंपराओं की झलक मिल रही थी।En: It reflected a glimpse of his traditions.Hi: "देखो," अरुण ने दोनों को उत्सुकता से बताया, "वहां देखो, वो हैंडमेड चीजें कैसी लग रही हैं?En: "Look," Arun told them both eagerly, "look there, how do those handmade things seem?"Hi: ""वाह!En: "Wow!Hi: ये तो बिल्कुल खास लग रही हैं," नेहा ने सहमति जताई।En: They look truly special," Neha agreed.Hi: "हाँ, इससे बेहतर क्या हो सकता है।En: "Yes, what could be better than this?Hi: इससे हमारी संस्कृति का भी समर्थन होता है," रिया ने मुस्कुराते हुए कहा।En: It also supports our culture," Riya said with a smile.Hi: अरुण ने उस स्टॉल से कुछ सामान खरीदा।En: Arun bought some items from that stall.Hi: उसने महसूस किया कि परंपराओं का जश्न मनाना बिना फालतू खर्च के भी हो सकता है।En: He realized that celebrating traditions doesn't require unnecessary expenditure.Hi: सादगी में भी अद्वितीयता होती है और स्थानीय कारीगरों को समर्थन देने में एक विशेष संतोष।En: There is uniqueness in simplicity and a special satisfaction in supporting local artisans.Hi: जैसे ही वे कैफे से बाहर निकले, अरुण के दिल में सुकून था।En: As they stepped out of the café, Arun felt at peace.Hi: उसने वो आदर्श संतुलन पा लिया था जिसके पीछे वह दौड़ रहा था—सचमुच की खुशी, सरलता और उसकी जड़ों की गरिमा।En: He had found the ideal balance he was chasing—genuine happiness, simplicity, and the dignity of his roots.Hi: उसकी खुशी में अब एक नई चमक थी, और वो चमक अरुण की आंखों में जगमगा रही थी, जैसे दीवाली के दीपक रोशन हों।En: Now there was a new glow in his happiness, shining brightly in Arun's eyes like the illuminated lamps of Diwali. Vocabulary Words:aroma: खुशबूadorned: सजा हुआfestival: त्योहारresonating: गूंज रही थीprofessional: पेशेवरconsumerism: उपभोक्तावादexcessive: अत्यधिकglitz: चकाचौंधstall: स्टॉलhandmade: हाथ से बनीdecorative: सजावट कीunique: अद्वितीयताsimplicity: सादगीartisans: कारीगरोंideal: आदर्शbalance: संतुलनgenuine: सचमुच कीdignity: गरिमाroots: जड़ोंilluminated: जगमगा रहीglow: चमकposter: पोस्टरunnecessary: फालतूexpenditure: खर्चsparkle: चमकtroubled: परेशानconversations: बातचीतोंtraditions: परंपराओंeagerly: उत्सुकताshopping: खरीदारी

There was a crash near Long Beach, and a man barricaded himself inside a 7-11 for hours. We also have a health update on beloved KFI technical director and crash survivor The Foosh. The German beer Löwenbräu has been around for 642 years! Also, there's a Costco ban for Iranian diplomats in the USA! Tim and Mark continue talking about their shared love of football. As we gear up for early Christmas sales at the likes of Target, Tim asks the important question: What the hell is “Summerween”?! Also, Tim talks about Casa Bianca in Eagle Rock, which is apparently the best pizza place in LA! Tim recalls childhood memories of Hamburger Helper, which is making a comeback, with sales up more than 14%.

Israel launches a ground incursion overnight into Gaza City. Also, suspect Tyler Robinson is expected to be charged in the fatal shooting of Charlie Kirk, while FBI Director Kash Patel will testify before a Senate Judiciary Committee. Plus, Luigi Mangione returns to court on state charges in the murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson. And, retailers are already gearing up for holiday shopping with Christmas 100 days away. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Deloitte expects holiday sales to grow 2.9% to 3.4% overall from November through early January, well below last year's 4.2%. Pace E-commerce sales, however, are seeing climbing 7 to 9% roughly in line with last year's 8% gain. Now Bain forecasts a 4% increase in the final two months of the year during holiday shopping season with non-store sales, which includes e-commerce and mail orders slowing to 7% after two years of 9 to 10% average growth, and PWC projects a 5% drop in average seasonal spending. The first meaningful decline since 2020. So what will it be? Time will tell, but one thing is for sure if you're in business and need to plan for the upcoming holiday season, it's anybody's guess how things are going to play out. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Bankrarte's Ted Rossman breaks down the latest survey that says 41% of holiday shoppers are concerned that holiday gifts will be more expensive this year

Health Secretary Robert F Kennedy Jr set to be pressed on issues ranging from vaccines to staffing shake-ups at the C.D.C. Also, survivors of Jeffrey Epstein stand together on Capitol Hill, urging the Federal Government to release all files related to his case. Plus, Savannah Guthrie is live in Philadelphia for the countdown to tonight's return to the start of the NFL season as the Eagles host the Cowboys. And, holiday shopping trends, including a drop in Gen Z spending. 

Retailers are gearing up for their annual “Christmas in July” sales, but this year, the early holiday cheer comes with a warning: escalating tariff whiplash may lead to higher prices, fewer options, and major delays for shoppers come December. Behind the scenes, businesses are scrambling to forecast demand and lock in orders for the back-to-school and winter holiday seasons — but unpredictability in trade policy is breaking the very tools they rely on to plan. In this episode, I'm joined by Debdatta Sinha Roy, a principal scientist in O.R. and data science at Oracle Retail Science R&D, to explore how this volatility is creating an invisible crisis within the analytics systems that power global logistics, and what a better path forward could look like. From smarter sourcing strategies to more stable policymaking, we'll discuss what it will take to bring long-term resilience to today's fragile supply chains — as retailers and consumers alike are already feeling the impact on the holiday shopping season.

The Dow surges after President Trump announces a pause on some tariffs, excluding those on China, and outlines the administration's next steps. Also, an American-born ballerina is heading back to the U.S. after being detained in Russia. Plus, the confirmation hearings for NASA's new chief lay out the future goals for the space program. And, it's never too early to start planning—a closer look at how tariffs could affect this season's holiday shopping.

It's the holiday season and we're getting in the spirit on The Athletic Football Show. From the right offensive coach for Caleb Wiliams to a new team for Myles Garrett, Robert Mays and Derrik Klassen are giving gifts to players, teams and coaches across the NFL on this episode of TAFS.RundownA want for more from the Cowboys for Jerry JonesA ball-winner for Lamar JacksonThe right offensive coach for Caleb WilliamsThe fountain of youth for Matthew StaffordWolverine blood for the LionsFramed depth charts for John SchneiderA new team for Myles GarrettOne of the dudes for the JaguarsA partner in crime for Christian GonzalezAn apology card for the FalconsHost: Robert MaysCo-Host: Derrik KlassenExecutive Producer: Michael BellerProducer: Michael BellerSubscribe to The Athletic Football Show...AppleSpotifyYouTubeFollow Robert on Bluesky: @robertmays.bsky.socialFollow Derrik on Bluesky: @qbklass.bsky.socialFollow Robert on X: @robertmaysFollow Derrik on X: @QBKlassTheme song: HauntedWritten by Dylan Slocum, Trevor Dietrich, Ruben Duarte, Kyle McAulay, and Meredith VanWoert / Performed by Spanish Love SongsCourtesy of Pure Noise / By arrangement with Bank Robber Music, LLC Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In the spirit of the holidays, Leah, Kate & Melissa force themselves to say something nice about each Supreme Court Justice. Yes, all of them. Then they take a break from the tomfoolery at One First Street to share their favorite things. Whether you're doing some very last-minute holiday shopping, looking to indulge yourself, or craving a good book or podcast, there are ideas for everyone. Programming note: we're taking a break next week, but will be back on January 6, 2025 with a very special–and timely–episode on the presidency. Follow us on Instagram, Threads, and Bluesky