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Terry Nguyen

Terry Nguyen

Former Reporter

    Latest articles by Terry Nguyen

    Money
    The “ghost stores” of InstagramThe “ghost stores” of Instagram
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    That cute dress you bought off Instagram could be found on Shein, AliExpress, or Amazon for much cheaper.

    By Terry Nguyen
    Money
    Americans throw away too many clothes. Poorer countries are left with the waste.Americans throw away too many clothes. Poorer countries are left with the waste.
    Money

    In “Consumed,” fashion journalist Aja Barber details why we can’t buy our way to a more ethical world.

    By Terry Nguyen
    One Good Thing
    One Good Thing: A campy, colorful martial arts epic to stream after Shang-ChiOne Good Thing: A campy, colorful martial arts epic to stream after Shang-Chi
    One Good Thing

    Hero, available on HBO Max, is an action-packed film that balances drama with emotion.

    By Terry Nguyen
    Money
    The hype around exercise dresses, explainedThe hype around exercise dresses, explained
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    Thanks to TikTok, the three-year-old athleisure trend started by Outdoor Voices has yet to settle.

    By Terry Nguyen
    Money
    You can buy stuff online, but getting it is another storyYou can buy stuff online, but getting it is another story
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    Supply chain delays, shortages, and delivery issues are here to stay.

    By Terry Nguyen
    It’s incredibly hard to know what you should pay for secondhand clothes
    Money

    Gen Z loves to buy secondhand, but prices on Depop and Poshmark are all over the place.

    By Terry Nguyen
    Money
    How free college became a perk for American workersHow free college became a perk for American workers
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    As employees quit their jobs at record rates, companies like Target and Walmart are offering better benefits to retain them.

    By Terry Nguyen
    Shein, the Chinese fast fashion giant, explained
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    The Chinese retailer is fast becoming one of Gen Z’s favorite fashion brands.

    By Terry Nguyen
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    Brands are already marketing to Generation AlphaBrands are already marketing to Generation Alpha
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    The kids born after Gen Z are prime targets for marketers — and so are their millennial parents.

    By Terry Nguyen
    Politics
    Why the CDC changed its mask guidance, according to an epidemiologistWhy the CDC changed its mask guidance, according to an epidemiologist
    Politics

    An expert explains why vaccinated people should wear masks in some indoor settings.

    By Terry Nguyen