Memorial Day sales heat up as tariff hikes loom
Memorial Day sales are underway, with shoppers expected to spend $289 on average, which is slightly less than last year. NBC Select editor Zoe Malin suggests now's the time to buy big-ticket items like appliances and furniture, before summer tariff hikes drive prices up.May 23, 2025
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