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These were the most popular items online in 2022

These were the most popular items online in 2022
Hi, happy holidays, I guess you can start saying that now *** couple of years ago, return policies were extended because of Covid last year. They were extended because of the shipping chaos. But this year we're noticing *** trend, *** lot of retailers are shaving off days giving you less time to return those unwanted gifts. So we're hitting the biggest retailers to show you how to get your money back in the Rawson reports. Holiday returns guide, Even with inflation were shattering shopping records. The National Retail Federation says we're spending big up to 960 billion in holiday sales alone, but that means we'll be returning more to. So how much time do we really have this year? Let's start here at best buy because you know, you're giving blenders as gifts and you're gonna be getting the stand mixers gifts too. Maybe *** microwave anyway, you normally have 15 days to return stuff here to best buy this year. If you buy anything from October 24 to December 31, you have until January 14 to return it. Not bad, it's longer than usual, but it's still less time than best buy gave you last year. It's shorter at Old Navy, two items purchased between november 1st and december 24th can be returned through january 15th or 30 days from the date you bought it, whichever is later buying on Amazon. If you bought something between October 11 and December 25, you have until January 31 to return it, but there's something even bigger. You need to watch out for this year. Over the last couple of years *** lot of big retailers have waived the restocking and shipping return fees right they're coming back turns out here at T. J. Maxx, they're now going to charge you $10.99 if you return by mail. And other stores are now doing it to Zara Footlocker cole's all saying that they are going to charge you if you return by mail. So just assume everyone does my advice, return it in store instead of the male. But let me leave you with some good news, walmart may have the best return policy we've seen yet this year. So get this, they don't charge anything to return stuff by mail that's free. Plus it's extending its holiday return policy this year. You can return anything you bought from october 1st on all the way through january 31st. So anything you bought from october 1st, you can return through january 31st. Free return by mail extending its policy from last year. Hello walmart. Since I've caught you in the middle of shopping. Remember this? Save your receipts if you have your receipts and the original tags and packaging, you know, returning anything gets *** lot easier and if they give you the option to get it emailed. Just do that because come on when you're looking for the print receipts you can never find them. We'll post all these return dates and more. We didn't get to on Rawson reports dot com back to you.
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These were the most popular items online in 2022
What do Apple AirPods, a shower caddy and a watermelon slicer have in common? They were some of the most sold items of 2022. We looked at data that showed us what products viewers were opening up their wallets for and decided to snag, whether because of great deals or because the product itself was too good to be true. We’ve categorized the items so you can go to the section you want to see the most and see what items were some of the most sought-after of this year. Amazon Devices | Apple Devices | Bath | Bedding | Beauty | Cleaning | Clothing | Electronics | Furniture | Health | Home Appliance | Kitchen| Pets | Television | Toys Amazon DevicesOut of these four products, we want to shine a light on the Amazon Smart Plug because it became a hot commodity ahead of and during Black Friday, given the deep discount the product saw. If you don’t know what the Amazon Smart Plug does, it’s simple. Plug it into an outlet, open your Alexa app and use Alexa to schedule lights, fans and appliances to turn on and off automatically. You can even control them remotely when you’re away from home. Amazon Echo BudsFire TV StickBlink MiniAmazon Smart PlugCheck out the Amazon Smart Plug in action: The hottest holiday gifts for $50 and under Apple DevicesWe mean it when we say it: People love Apple AirPods. So much so, in fact, that Apple AirPods were some of the highest-selling items during Prime Day and Black Friday this year. The newest Apple AirPods Pro saw a 20% price drop for the annual holiday sales event and many people scooped up the gadgets either for themselves or to potentially gift it to a loved one for the holidays. Apple Watch Series 3Apple AirTagApple AirPods (2nd Generation)Apple AirPods Pro Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Generation) BathAmong the best-selling bath items included this shower caddy that requires no tools for installation. The KINCMAX shower caddy is simple to install. There’s adhesive on the back to place on the wall of your choice in your bathroom, whether by the toilet or in your shower or bathtub. But even if you don’t use it in your bathroom, it can be used as storage for your sponge in your kitchen sink or even as a spice rack. The hooks are also removable.Bamboo TowelsKINCMAX Shower CaddyHair Drain ClogEvolve TogetherPura Smart Fragrance Diffuser BeddingThe Saatva Classic mattress continues to get high marks from product experts and customers alike. GoodHouseKeeping gave the bed its “best overall bed” stamp of approval back in September after its latest round of testing. Beckham Hotel PillowsAqua & Gray Down comforter setSaatva Classic MattressEddie Bauer - Throw BlanketSlumberCloud Performance Pillows BeautyYou can’t go wrong with any of these products listed below. The Jones Road products were really popular after beauty industry legend Bobbi Brown shared her top face-transforming makeup tips. The Crest 3D Whitestrips were a best-selling item during Amazon Prime Day and Black Friday due to the price drop the product saw and its overall popularity. A surprise in this list might be the reusable cotton swabs! Jones Road Beauty Miracle BalmJones Road Beauty The Face Pencil REVLON One-Step Volumizer Original 1.0 Hair DryerCrest 3D Whitestrips, Professional EffectsPampoo 4PCS Plastic Free Reusable Qtips with Bamboo CleaningWool dryer balls were not only a popular item in 2022 but it was featured as an eco-friendly alternative to dryer sheets. They naturally soften your clothes without chemicals. Experts say they reduce your drying time by 20-30% because the balls improve airflow in the dryer while absorbing moisture. And we can’t forget the CHOMP wall mop that was taking TikTok by storm. Great for cleaning your walls all year long.CHOMP Long Handle Dust Mop Wool Dryer BallsOXO Good Grips Laptop CleanerDecluttrCleaning Gel for Car See wool dryer balls in action: These 'green' dryer balls will save you cash Clothing lululemon is one of the most popular brands in the United States and worldwide. There was so much clamor for their Cyber Week specials, so it’s no surprise to see that both their men's and women's sections were popular virtual shelves. Oprah’s Favorite Things of 2022 featured a Massachusetts-based designer’s winter gloves as one of Oprah Winfrey’s 104 favorite gifts. "These gloves are from a female-owned business called Top It Off Accessories, and I am going to top them off by giving them with some hand cream," Winfrey wrote on OprahDaily.com.lululemon Women's We Made Too Muchlululemon Men's We Made Too MuchTop It Off Dawn GlovesNikeCrocs ElectronicsPeople with VHS collections of family memories were big fans of the digital converter that allows you to be able to digitize tapes to be viewed and shared online. With people traveling more in 2022, the AirFly Pro was a hot commodity as it gave people with wireless earbuds a chance to watch their favorite movies or shows in-flight by just plugging the adapter into the headphone jack. Twelve South AirFly ProPortable Luggage ScaleSABRE Home Security Safety KitCell Phone StandClearClick Video to Digital Converter 2.0 FurnitureThe Ostrich Lounge Chaise is definitely one of the oddest items to see become popular this year, but you can’t deny the ingenuity it provides. Outdoor home furniture seemed to be really popular, as the picks below were among the top-selling items of the year. Mainstays Albany Lane 6 Piece Outdoor Patio Dining Set Sphila and William Outdoor Patio Rattan Sectional Sofa Set Ostrich Lounge ChaiseCostway 4PCS Patio Rattan Wicker Furniture Set Brown Loveseat Sofa Cushioned Garden Yard Brown HealthYou can’t talk about 2022 without mentioning how the omicron surge at the beginning of the year had many scrambling to get rapid tests to know if they could safely gather with loved ones, go to work or be able to attend school. Many turned to online retailers like Amazon and Walmart, as well as their local pharmacies, to purchase COVID-19 rapid tests. Water flossers continue to rise in popularity, and they especially become hot-ticket items during big sales events like Prime Day and Black Friday. iHealth COVID-19 Rapid TestHeadache HatWaterpik Aquarius Water FlosserTOLOCO Massage GunPhilips Sonicare ProtectiveClean 5300 Rechargeable Electric Power Toothbrush KitchenMove over bread makers and stand mixers, we’ve got watermelon slicers and tumblers making noise in 2022. But the one kitchen item that really stood out to us was the Always Pan from Our Place. Once it became listed on sale for the holiday sale, many people purchased the versatile kitchen tool to add to their arsenals — or potentially gift to someone for the holidays. Watermelon Windmill Cutter SlicerOur Place Always PanStanley TumblerThe Pioneer Woman Lace 12-Piece Dinnerware Set The Pioneer Woman Flea Market Ceramic Strainer Get a closer look at The Always Pan: The viral sensation is actually on sale PetsCome with me if you want to groom. That’s how that movie quote goes, right? The FURminator deshedding tool was a popular item for pet lovers looking to take care of their furry friends. Chewy Dog SuppliesVeken Pet FountainFURminator Undercoat Deshedding Tool Inaba Churu Chicken Puree Variety Pack Grain-Free Lickable Cat Treat TelevisionIf you’re heading into 2023 looking to upgrade your current television setup in preparation for the Super Bowl or to have more friends over to watch your favorite shows, you can’t go wrong with the top picks by consumers below. Samsung 85-inch 4K Smart TVINSIGNIA 32-inch Class F20 Series Smart HD 720p Fire TVAmazon Fire TV 55" 4-Series 4K UHD smart TVSAMSUNG 75" Class Q70A QLED 4KLG 55" Class 4K UHD NanoCell Web OS Smart TV A viral hit: The Samsung Frame TV has everyone on social media talking ToysA bubble-popping classic meets electronic gaming, and it has become a big hit in 2022 – for kids and adults alike. Pop It! ProNintendo Switch Sports (Nintendo Switch)Star Wars L0-LA59 (Lola) Droid Toy, Obi-Wan Kenobi Series-Inspired LEGO Jurassic WorldWatch for dangerous fakes: How to spot counterfeit toys before you buy them VacuumsLast but not least, vacuums presented themselves as the home appliance in most demand this year. From robot vacuums to cordless stick vacuums, so many people wanted a vacuum that best fit their at-home needs. These vacuums below stood out above all the rest in popularity. INSE Cordless VacuumShark Robot VacuumSamsung Jet Robot VacuumBissell Little Green Portable Spot Carpet CleanerShark Navigator Lift-Away Upright VacuumProduct expert reacts: Here's what happened when the Bissell Little Green was put to the test

What do Apple AirPods, a shower caddy and a watermelon slicer have in common?

They were some of the most sold items of 2022.

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We looked at data that showed us what products viewers were opening up their wallets for and decided to snag, whether because of great deals or because the product itself was too good to be true.

We’ve categorized the items so you can go to the section you want to see the most and see what items were some of the most sought-after of this year.

Amazon Devices | Apple Devices | Bath | Bedding | Beauty | Cleaning | Clothing | Electronics | Furniture | Health | Home Appliance | Kitchen| Pets | Television | Toys

Amazon Devices

Out of these four products, we want to shine a light on the Amazon Smart Plug because it became a hot commodity ahead of and during Black Friday, given the deep discount the product saw.

If you don’t know what the Amazon Smart Plug does, it’s simple. Plug it into an outlet, open your Alexa app and use Alexa to schedule lights, fans and appliances to turn on and off automatically. You can even control them remotely when you’re away from home.

Amazon Smart Plug
Amazon Smart Plug
Amazon
amazon.com
$24.99
$12.99

Check out the Amazon Smart Plug in action: The hottest holiday gifts for $50 and under

Apple Devices

We mean it when we say it: People love Apple AirPods. So much so, in fact, that Apple AirPods were some of the highest-selling items during Prime Day and Black Friday this year.

The newest Apple AirPods Pro saw a 20% price drop for the annual holiday sales event and many people scooped up the gadgets either for themselves or to potentially gift it to a loved one for the holidays.

Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Generation)
Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Generation)
Apple
amazon.com
$249.00
$219.95

Bath

Among the best-selling bath items included this shower caddy that requires no tools for installation.

The KINCMAX shower caddy is simple to install. There’s adhesive on the back to place on the wall of your choice in your bathroom, whether by the toilet or in your shower or bathtub. But even if you don’t use it in your bathroom, it can be used as storage for your sponge in your kitchen sink or even as a spice rack.

The hooks are also removable.

KINCMAX Shower Caddy
KINCMAX Shower Caddy
KINCMAX
amazon.com
$32.49
$28.99

Bedding

The Saatva Classic mattress continues to get high marks from product experts and customers alike. GoodHouseKeeping gave the bed its “best overall bed” stamp of approval back in September after its latest round of testing.

Saatva Classic Mattress
Saatva Classic Mattress
Saatva
saatva.com
$2,095.00

Beauty

You can’t go wrong with any of these products listed below. The Jones Road products were really popular after beauty industry legend Bobbi Brown shared her top face-transforming makeup tips.

The Crest 3D Whitestrips were a best-selling item during Amazon Prime Day and Black Friday due to the price drop the product saw and its overall popularity. A surprise in this list might be the reusable cotton swabs!

Crest 3D Whitestrips
Crest 3D Whitestrips
Crest
amazon.com
$45.99

Cleaning

Wool dryer balls were not only a popular item in 2022 but it was featured as an eco-friendly alternative to dryer sheets. They naturally soften your clothes without chemicals. Experts say they reduce your drying time by 20-30% because the balls improve airflow in the dryer while absorbing moisture.

And we can’t forget the CHOMP wall mop that was taking TikTok by storm. Great for cleaning your walls all year long.

Wool Dryer Balls
Wool Dryer Balls
Smart Sheep
amazon.com
$19.95

See wool dryer balls in action: These 'green' dryer balls will save you cash

Clothing

lululemon is one of the most popular brands in the United States and worldwide. There was so much clamor for their Cyber Week specials, so it’s no surprise to see that both their men's and women's sections were popular virtual shelves.

Oprah’s Favorite Things of 2022 featured a Massachusetts-based designer’s winter gloves as one of Oprah Winfrey’s 104 favorite gifts. "These gloves are from a female-owned business called Top It Off Accessories, and I am going to top them off by giving them with some hand cream," Winfrey wrote on OprahDaily.com.

Top It Off Dawn Glove
Top It Off Dawn Glove
Top It Off
amazon.com
$19.99

Electronics

People with VHS collections of family memories were big fans of the digital converter that allows you to be able to digitize tapes to be viewed and shared online.

With people traveling more in 2022, the AirFly Pro was a hot commodity as it gave people with wireless earbuds a chance to watch their favorite movies or shows in-flight by just plugging the adapter into the headphone jack.

Twelve South AirFly Pro
Twelve South AirFly Pro
Twelve South
amazon.com
$54.95

Furniture

The Ostrich Lounge Chaise is definitely one of the oddest items to see become popular this year, but you can’t deny the ingenuity it provides. Outdoor home furniture seemed to be really popular, as the picks below were among the top-selling items of the year.

Health

You can’t talk about 2022 without mentioning how the omicron surge at the beginning of the year had many scrambling to get rapid tests to know if they could safely gather with loved ones, go to work or be able to attend school. Many turned to online retailers like Amazon and Walmart, as well as their local pharmacies, to purchase COVID-19 rapid tests.

Water flossers continue to rise in popularity, and they especially become hot-ticket items during big sales events like Prime Day and Black Friday.

Waterpik Aquarius Water Flosser
Waterpik Aquarius Water Flosser
Waterpik
amazon.com
$99.99
$79.49

Kitchen

Move over bread makers and stand mixers, we’ve got watermelon slicers and tumblers making noise in 2022.

But the one kitchen item that really stood out to us was the Always Pan from Our Place. Once it became listed on sale for the holiday sale, many people purchased the versatile kitchen tool to add to their arsenals — or potentially gift to someone for the holidays.

Always Pan
Always Pan
Our Place - US
fromourplace.com
$145.00

Get a closer look at The Always Pan: The viral sensation is actually on sale

Pets

Come with me if you want to groom. That’s how that movie quote goes, right?

The FURminator deshedding tool was a popular item for pet lovers looking to take care of their furry friends.

FURminator
FURminator
FURminator
amazon.com
$41.49
$31.50

Television

If you’re heading into 2023 looking to upgrade your current television setup in preparation for the Super Bowl or to have more friends over to watch your favorite shows, you can’t go wrong with the top picks by consumers below.

Samsung 85" Class 4K Crystal UHD Smart TV
Samsung 85" Class 4K Crystal UHD Smart TV
SAMSUNG
walmart.com
$1,397.99

A viral hit: The Samsung Frame TV has everyone on social media talking

Toys

A bubble-popping classic meets electronic gaming, and it has become a big hit in 2022 – for kids and adults alike.

Pop It! PRO
Pop It! PRO
Pop It!
amazon.com
$19.99
$15.69

Watch for dangerous fakes: How to spot counterfeit toys before you buy them

Vacuums

Last but not least, vacuums presented themselves as the home appliance in most demand this year. From robot vacuums to cordless stick vacuums, so many people wanted a vacuum that best fit their at-home needs. These vacuums below stood out above all the rest in popularity.

Shark Robot Vacuum
Shark Robot Vacuum
Shark
amazon.com
$599.00
$349.99

Product expert reacts: Here's what happened when the Bissell Little Green was put to the test