Janet Nguyen

Digital Reporter

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Janet is a reporter with the Marketplace digital team.

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Why high-fashion brands are releasing anime collaborations

Jan 19, 2022
Spanish luxury house Loewe just released its second anime-based collection, featuring characters from the film “Spirited Away.”
A view of the Japanese animated film "Spirited Away," which was released in Japan back in 2001.
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What is the price of a COVID-19 test now?

Jan 14, 2022
Prices can vary, but the government is planning to send out free tests and will offer a reimbursement option.
Abbott's BinaxNOW take-home test sells for up to about $24 at major nationwide stores.
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Buy now, pay later services replace layaway

Jan 10, 2022
Services like Affirm and Klarna charge interest for allowing consumers to pay for their purchases in installments.
Layaway has become a relic of retail's past.
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Will movie fans eventually flock back to big screens?

Jan 7, 2022
“Spider-Man: No Way Home” performed well, but adult dramas with smaller budgets have opened to little fanfare.
Sixty-one percent of Americans have not seen a movie in a theater during the past year, according to a new Gallup report.
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How does Honey Baked Ham stay open year round?

Dec 23, 2021
While the restaurant chain is known for its holiday meals, some of its customers treat it as a casual lunch spot.
A view of one of Honey Baked Ham's signature spiral-cut hams and its turkey breast.
The HoneyBaked Ham Co.

Potential hurdles ahead for Biden’s COVID-19 testing reimbursement plan

Dec 13, 2021
Insured Americans who purchase over-the-counter tests can get reimbursed. Universal free testing would be a lot less onerous on the consumer.
An over-the-counter QuickVue test costs about $24 at pharmacies such as CVS.
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