Costco shoppers who stock up on croissants, bagels and pastries may have wondered why baked goods from the brand are never sold hot out of the oven — and they may finally have an answer. In a Reddit thread asking Costco employees what they wish customers would start or stop doing, one self-identified bakery worker revealed why … Read more
A slew of fashion labels and jewelers caught up in Saks Global’s bankruptcy are refusing to ship new merchandise to stores — worried that they won’t get paid as the luxury giant is locked in a high-stakes court battle with Amazon, The Post has learned. Amazon — whose $475 million claim makes it the largest … Read more
Shopping will now save the planet. Florida Governor Ron DeSantis announced this week that the state is taking an uncharacteristically classy approach to tackling one of its most notorious ecological threats — the invasive Burmese python — by literally turning the problem into luxury fashion. The Sunshine State is renewing its efforts to remove the … Read more
Tariffs busting your budget? One charming NYC shop is here to save your wallet — and your conscience. Tucked away at 434 Sixth Ave. in the West Village, the Locavore Variety Store is helmed by “shop local” queen Caroline Weaver, an entrepreneur on a serious mission to change the way New Yorkers consume. Since opening a … Read more
A glam mom has found $30K worth of items digging through the trash for treasure in the last six months — including a piano and Burberry coat worth $500. Ariana Rodriguez, 35, has always loved thrifting but started sourcing free items three years ago after joining her neighborhood ‘buy nothing’ group on Facebook. There she … Read more
As millions of businesses cop the heat of the US tariff war, Chinese manufacturers are pushing back against the gratuitous world of consumerism from which Western brands benefit greatly. Chinese social media has exploded this week with a flurry of videos from factory workers and retailers accusing luxury brands in Europe and the US of … Read more
The holidays took a harrowing turn for Dak Prescott and his fiancée, Sarah Jane Ramos. Thousands of dollars worth of property, including designer goods from Chanel and Louis Vuitton, were stolen from Ramos’ vehicle on Thursday, the Dallas-based WFAA reported Sunday after reviewing a police report. Ramos — who shares a 10-month-old daughter with the … Read more
A jewelry company’s CEO divided the internet for her annual gift exchange where some employees walked away with designer purses and high-end necklaces while others got small skincare bottles. Alexis Nido-Russo, the founder of Local Eclectic, came up with the idea of the “bougie white elephant” where the budget was seemingly limitless. In the TikTok … Read more
After a global impulse buying spree sparked by the COVID-19 pandemic, the luxury retail market appears to be getting a reality check. MyTheresa, a designer goods resale merchant, told the Wall Street Journal that the company is experiencing “the worst market conditions since 2008,” with 44% more inventory left on shelves at the close of … Read more
Eloise Page had a master’s degree in political science from George Washington University, but when she started her career at the CIA’s predecessor, the Office of Strategic Services (OSS), in 1942, it was as a secretary. Page worked for OSS head ‘Wild Bill’ Donovan, and in her secretarial role she came to learn everything about … Read more
In the fight against “superbug” infections that resist modern antibiotics, doctors are turning to the ancient past. Researchers have discovered that a combination of honey and vinegar is a potent antibacterial agent that helps wounds heal quickly without infection. “In our survey of premodern recipes, we noticed a pattern of combining honey and vinegar … … Read more
A nearly completed 30,000-square-foot mansion sits abandoned — but remains full of luxury items, according to two urban explorers who recently took a tour. Jeremy Abbott and BigBankz vlogged their journey through the 10-bedroom, 11-bathroom property they claim has a devastating history. “The man who built this mansion was very accomplished, graduating from one of … Read more
New York Post may be compensated and/or receive an affiliate commission if you buy through our links. If there are two things we love before Christmas (besides the cookies, of course), it’s thinking of a really good gift idea and receiving it in the mail before Christmas. Hitting both nails on the head is Uncommon … Read more