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Photo : Joni Hanebutt ( Shutterstock ) Not only do Thanksgiving traditions vary across families (both biological and chosen), communities, and regions, they also have a tendency to evolve over time. This goes for the menu (e.g. the inclusion of Brussels sprouts since they became trendy in the early 21st century), as well as shopping habits. For some, digesting their dinner while waiting in line for discounted electronic devices became a yearly occurrence sometime in the 1990s or early 2000s. But that tradition has been fizzling out over recent years, as retailers respond to criticism that they’re ruining what’s supposed to be a “family holiday” for both shoppers and their employees, by closing on Thanksgiving Day. For your reference, here are some of the national retailers that will remain open on Thanksgiving Day, as well as a few that will be closed. Which stores are open on Thanksgiving Day 2022? Though the shift away from Thanksgiving Day shopping began before the days of...

Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce CM-T reported an 18-per-cent drop in fiscal fourth-quarter profit and raised its dividend as the bank was hit by higher expenses and loan loss provisions. The Toronto-based bank is the fourth major lender to report earnings for the quarter that ended Oct. 31, and the second to fall short of analysts’ profits estimate, along with National Bank of Canada. Royal Bank of Canada and Bank of Nova Scotia both reported earnings that were ahead of expectations. CIBC earned $1.19-billion, or $1.26 per share, in the fourth quarter. That compared with $1.44-billion, or $1.54 per share, a year earlier. The bank’s results included several special charges, including a $91-million increase in legal provisions, a $37-million charge from consolidating its real estate portfolio, and $12-million of costs related to the bank’s acquisition of the credit card portfolio of retailer Costco in Canada. Adjusted to exclude those items, CIBC said it earned $1.39 per share. That...

Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. During a Thursday earnings call, Richard Galanti, the CFO of Costco, seemed to suggest that the wholesale retailer might raise its membership fees at some point in the near future. Galanti was responding to an analyst who asked if a weak economic outlook influenced Costco's decision on the timing of a fee increase. Galanti said that economic considerations definitely played a role in the company's "thought process" on the matter. VIEW Press | Getty Images In the past, Costco has increased its membership fees approximately every five years or so, with the most recent fee increase occurring in June 2017. It's possible that the company will raise fees again in the future, but there is no official information on when this might happen. Here's more from Fox Business : "What we've said again, and I...

Samsung is having some neat deals right now, especially if you qualify for their Samsung Offer Programs , which adds up to 30% on some previously-discounted TVs . To qualify , you need an active student email and go through a verification process, though some p eople have noted being able to use family or friends who are still in school . Some employers are also eligible, as well as government workers, first responders, and veterans. If you do mange to get the verification, you can get a 75" Class QN85B Samsung Neo QLED 4K Smart TV for $1,259. The same model sells for $1,797 on Amazon, which has been the lowest price since its release in March , according to Camelcamelcamel . The same model is also available in 55", 65", 85", and 98" sizes at similar discounts. https://www.tausiinsider.com/6-of-the-best-tv-deals-you-can-still-get-before-christmas/?feed_id=328440&_unique_id=6424feb81c0e1

Photo : MarceloMayoPH ( Shutterstock ) A Bluetooth speaker is an item found on many wish lists, given how many of us have a smartphone and some kind of music-streaming subscription. Kids can link them to up their handheld video game consoles; teenagers take them along to shoot hoops at a friend’s house; and adults pull them outside for their backyard barbecue. Many of them are water-resistant and offer great sound and long battery life. And this time of year, you can often find a good deal, even on a budget. Here are the best Bluetooth speakers—for less than $100—that you can still buy before Christmas. https://www.tausiinsider.com/5-bluetooth-speakers-you-can-gift-for-under-100/?feed_id=327648&_unique_id=6416bdf2bba35

Photo : Miguel Lagoa ( Shutterstock ) Right now, Costco is selling Xbox gift cards for 20% off, and you can get a maximum of $400 worth of them per member (or more if you have other authorized members o n your membership). That means you can get $400 worth of gift cards for a total out- of- pocket cost of $320, which you can use for anything from the Microsoft store online , including Windows laptops, Xbox game consoles, games, and game passes. How to get $400 of Xbox gift cards for $320 From now through Jan. 1 , Costco is selling $100 Xbox gift cards and four-packs of $25 both as digital downloads for $80 each. There’s a limit of two items per member, and you need to l og in t o view the full deal . The gift cards are available “ while supplies last,” which seems like odd phrasing for a digital gift card, but y our Costco might also carry them in store. Non-members are able to purchase the $25 four-pack gift cards online for an extra 5% surcharge, which works out to...

Photo : NYC Russ ( Shutterstock ) Getting a gift card at a discounted price can feel like a real win; it’s the sort of sale that truly feels like you’ve been given free money to tuck back into your pocket . However, it’s really only a deal if that gift card is for a store you were going to spend money in anyway— if you haven’t shopped at Old Navy in a decade , forcing yourself to do so because you got a deal on a gift card is unlikely to make you feel satisfied in the end. You should also always make sure the website you’re buying gift cards from is legit (a quick Google search can help, and if it seems at all sketchy, walk away); and i f you’re buying gift cards in a physical store,   inspect them to make sure they haven’t been tampered with . Where to find d eals on gift cards If you’ve ever looked to offload a gift card you knew you were never going to use, you may have heard of CardCookie . The website connects sellers of unwanted gift cards with buyers who covet th...

Photo : Ken Wolter ( Shutterstock ) Right now, Sam’s Club is offering their basic tier membership for 50% off right now, which means you can get a year’s worth of wholesale shopping for just $25. And you can sign up online here , using code “C2C44" at checkout. What is the difference between Sam’s Club’s membership levels? Sam’s Club offers two different memberships: the Club and Plus. The Club, the store’s basic tier, is usually $50 a year and has everything the Plus tier does except for their cash back rewards program, free shipping on eligible online orders, and pharmacy and optical savings. You can see the full breakdown here . The fine print The offer is for new member s only—and t he terms say new members can’t have been a member within the p ast six months. ( This also applies if you had their higher tier Plus membership.) T he terms say you also accept their automatic membership renewal unless you cancel the membership 24 hours before your membership is due in ...