Labor Day sales include major deals on tech and home goods
Retailers are rolling out big Labor Day sales, with discounts across tech, kitchen gear, and apparel. Amazon, for example, is offering up to 60% off its Echo, Fire TV, and Kindle devices, and the Echo Show 8 drops to $149. New Balance sneakers are marked down, some for the first time, and sales on home goods are also featured. Most deals end after the holiday weekend.
- Amazon's device deals start at $17
- Echo Show 8 available for $149
- New Balance sneakers discounted to $109
- Home and kitchen products included in sales
- Most sales end after Labor Day weekend
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