Amazon will close 68 of its experimental stores, including Amazon Books, 4-Star and Pop-Up shops in the U.S. and U.K. — you can still shop online for wares from those stores, of course: Books, bestsellers, new releases and so on. The retail giant didn’t specify when closures would begin and said dates will vary by store. Amazon also confirmed no impact on other stores like Amazon Fresh, Whole Foods Market and Amazon Go. In other recent Amazon news, the retailer opened up benefits specifically for Prime members through its Luna gaming service — the Prime Gaming channel will rotate monthly games that Prime subscribers can play for free. It also raised its monthly Prime subscription by $2 per month (current Prime members will see the price increase starting March 25) — you can save a few dollars by signing up for an annual subscription. If you’re contemplating signing up, here’s everything you need to know about an Amazon Prime subscription. Finally, the retailer just launched Amazon Aware, a new line of eco-friendly essentials.
SKIP AHEAD: Best sales right now
Gaming platform Valve’s much-anticipated Steam Deck is finally on sale, allowing users to access and play their library of games in a mobile format — if you’re considering a gaming console, start here and get a sense for the most purchased gaming accessories we’ve covered . Steam Deck supports several games from our guide to the best video games, including hits like Red Dead Redemption 2 and Doom: Eternal. If you’re shopping for a new credit card right now, you might want to consider some of the best credit cards for gamers. And while we’re excited for Nintendo Switch Sports to arrive this spring, better weather also means spending more time outside: Here are the fashion trends our colleagues at Shop TODAY are seeing.
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Lululemon Water-Repellent Fleece Anorak
Select favorite Lululemon has introduced a new hiking anorak that, according to the company, is designed specifically for hiking: it's water-repellent, with two-way stretch and hip length. It also includes a cinchable hem, hood, pouch pocket and underarm venting. If this anorak isn’t quite your style, peruse our guide to light rain jackets.
Garnier Cleansing Micellar Water With Hyaluronic Acid + Aloe
Both hyaluronic acid and micellar water have become popular with readers with regular skin regimens. Now Garnier has come out with a cleanser and makeup remover that combines both. It also contains aloe but no alcohol, oils, fragrances, parabens or sulfates, Garnier says. If you want to buy from Target online, it'll only ship with an order totaling $35 or more — it's otherwise available in-store.
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Best sales to shop now
We’ve rounded up ongoing sales across brands we think you should know about based on Select reader interest and our previous coverage.
- J. Crew will take up to 40 percent off swimsuits and 30 percent off warm-weather styles with code VACAY until March 7. That sale includes the Ruched Bandeau One-Piece Swimsuit we featured in our guide to the best affordable one-piece swimsuits.
- Dermstore is offering 20 percent off of select items during its Beauty Refresh Event, including a few we rather like at Select — Supergoop!’s Daily Dose Hydra-Ceramide Boost + SPF 40 Sunscreen Oil, for instance, and the Slip Queen Silk Pillowcase.
- The Kohl’s Spring Sale, which ends March 6, means they’ll reduce prices by up to 60 percent. Currently included in the sale are Cosori Pro 37-Quart 11-in-1 Air Fryer, which we think is one of the best air fryers of 2022, and the Ninja Hot and Cold Brewed System With Thermal Carafe, which was in our guide to the best coffee makers of 2022.
- Select reader favorite Shark — whose products pop up more than once in our guide to the best cordless vacuums — is offering up to 30 percent off upright vacuums as part of its Decluttering Sale.
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