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Interior designer shares tips and tricks on how to create a warm space at home
Read full article: Interior designer shares tips and tricks on how to create a warm space at homeInterested in refreshing your space for the new year? There’s a group that will even schedule a design appointment with you at your home to offer a superb experience.
Amazon has a new fitness tracker and wants to get personal
Read full article: Amazon has a new fitness tracker and wants to get personalNEW YORK Amazon, the company that made shopping from a La-Z-Boy possible, is going into the fitness-tracking business. The company started selling a wrist band Thursday that tracks workouts, sleep and body fat. To measure body fat, Amazon is asking users to get personal, scanning their body with their smartphone cameras while wearing boxers or a sports bra with bike shorts. The fitness tracker, called Amazon Halo, costs $100 and has no screen. Last year, Amazon started selling wireless earbuds, finger rings and prescription eyeglasses with Alexa built in, but none have proven to be hits so far.
GNC files for Ch. 11 bankruptcy protection, Ugg in demand
Read full article: GNC files for Ch. 11 bankruptcy protection, Ugg in demandThe most recent OPIS survey shows that demand was down 22% in the second week of June, compared with the year-ago period. Gasoline sales have been climbing at an average of 6.4% per week since April, according to OPIS President Fred Rozell. RETAIL: Health and wellness company GNC Holdings has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection. MARKETS: Global stock markets turned lower on Wednesday amid fears over surging coronavirus cases in various parts of the world. BRAND LOYALTY: Shoppers loyal to the Ugg brand are helping Deckers Outdoor remain resilient during the pandemic, according to Jefferies analyst Janine Stichter.