• Apple makes it easy to transfer your old apps and data to a new iPhone using an iCloud backup.
• If you prefer, you can transfer apps to a new iPhone one at a time from the App Store.
• The easiest way to transfer apps to a new phone is to ensure you have a recent iCloud backup on your old iPhone.
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Moving your data to a new iPhone has become a fairly seamless process, thanks in large part to Apple's iCloud backup and restore process. 

iCloud lets you perfectly duplicate your existing iPhone— apps and data included — on a new phone when you upgrade. 

And if for any reason you don't want to use iCloud to restore your new iPhone via iCloud, you can transfer apps one at a time using the App Store.

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How to transfer apps to a new iPhone using iCloud 

To transfer your apps and data using iCloud, you need to have a recent backup of your old iPhone. You probably already have your phone configured to perform automatic, daily backups to iCloud. To make sure you have a current backup, see how to back up your iPhone with iCloud in the article "How to backup an iPhone to iCloud, to a computer through iTunes, or to an external hard drive."

Once you know that you have a backup of the old phone, you can restore it during your new iPhone's initial setup. 

1. Turn on your new iPhone and follow the setup instructions. 

2. On the Apps & Data screen, tap "Restore from iCloud Backup." 

3. When your iPhone asks you to sign into iCloud, use the same Apple ID that you used on your previous iPhone. 

4. Tap "Next," and choose the most recent backup to install. 

After a few moments, your phone will be restored with all the apps from your previous iPhone.

If you've already set up your iPhone without restoring your old apps, you can still restore the apps from a backup, but it will erase any apps and data you have since installed on the new phone. 

To do that, follow the instructions for how to factory reset and restore your iPhone in the article "How to restore your iPhone from a backup after taking the 'nuclear option' of a factory reset."

How to transfer apps to a new iPhone using the App Store

If you want to selectively restore apps to a new phone without transferring every app you had on the old phone, you can do that using the App Store. 

That's because Apple keeps a record of every app you've ever purchased or downloaded for free, and you can re-install those apps at any time on the same phone or any iPhone you later upgrade to. 

1. Start the App Store app on the new iPhone.

2. Search or browse to find the app you want to install. 

3. Instead of "Get" or a price, you should see a cloud icon to indicate you already have installed that app in the past. Tap the cloud to install the app. You won't need to authorize the download with Touch ID, Face ID, or a password, since you already own it. 

4. Repeat that process for any other apps you want to install. 

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• YouTube executive Neal Mohan said Thursday at VidCon that the video platform will update its policies "later this year" regarding "creator-on-creator harassment."
• YouTube says Mohan's comments about policy updates were referring to YouTube's announcement in April that the platform takes creators experiencing harassment "very seriously."
• The reference to "creator-on-creator" harassment follows events in June where a Vox journalist spoke out about a right-wing YouTuber referring to him using homophobic and racist language.
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YouTube is working on changes to its policies regarding "creat0r-on-creator harassment" that will come "later this year," company executive Neal Mohan said Thursday at VidCon.

Mohan said updates to abuse policies would be coming in a speech at VidCon, a gathering of thousands of online video creators and professionals taking place in Anaheim, California. Mohan didn't provide any further details on what those updates would entail.

"Later this year, we will be updating our approach to harassment, particularly creator-on-creator harassment," Mohan said during his keynote speech. "This work is just as important to the YouTube community as any product launch." 

Read more: YouTube has lately struggled to protect its vulnerable creators. Analysts say the platform may lack a business incentive to do anything about it.

A YouTube spokesperson told Business Insider that Mohan was referring to YouTube CEO's Susan Wojcicki letter to creators in April, where she said the platform "will do more to discourage" harassment there. The spokesperson also referred Business Insider to an announcement in June, where YouTube said it would be "taking a hard look" at its policies and "aim to update them."

Creator-on-creator harassment on YouTube has gotten significantly more attention in the past couple months after a Vox journalist named Carlos Maza spoke out about right-wing YouTube personality Steven Crowder harassing him in online videos using homophobic and racist remarks. YouTube decided that Crowder's videos didn't violate its harassment policies and kept his videos online, a decision that prompted backlash from both employees inside YouTube and those in the community.

A YouTube spokesperson told CNET that the coming updates to creator-on-creator harassment policies are not in reaction to the Maza-Crowder incident.

"Not everyone will agree with the calls we make," YouTube said in a June blog post. "If we were to take all potentially offensive content down, we'd be losing valuable speech."

In Thursday's keynote speech at VidCon, Mohan also introduced a flurry of new ways for creators to make revenue on the platform. This includes new features on live streams and multi-level channel memberships that fans can purchase, and a fleshed-out opportunity for creators to sell their merchandise on YouTube.

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• Amazon's Kindle products and services have made reading on the go significantly more convenient and enjoyable. 
• During Prime Day this year (July 15-16), Prime members can save $30 on the Kindle, $45 on the Kindle Paperwhite, and $30 on a Kindle Unlimited membership.
• You can find all Prime Day 2019 coverage from Insider Picks here, and a one-stop master list of all the best Prime Day 2019 deals here.

Heads up to anyone who loves to read or plans to spend the bulk of their summer weekends splayed out on a beach flicking through the latest thriller — Prime Day 2019 is coming up July 15-16 and will have some deals to appeal to your bookworm-ish heart and savings-driven brain. 

This year, Prime Day will be live for 48 hours, starting at 12 a.m. PT on July 15 and ending at 11:59 p.m. PT on July 16. Because the yearly sales event is hosted by Amazon, it tends to favor Amazon devices and services, and that includes everything Kindle. 

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Kindle is Amazon's collection of tablet-like ebook readers. It's also an app that lets you read ebooks from your phone or any other type of tablet. Supplementing the devices and app is Kindle Unlimited, a monthly membership that gives you unlimited access to more books than you can count. 

A pre-released Prime Day deal lets you enjoy three whole months of Kindle Unlimited for free. It's one of the best deals of Prime Day, saving you $30 over the course of a few months on a huge library of books. 

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Through July 14, you can also receive $5 in eBook credit when you spend $20 on eBooks.

Amazon is still sitting on most of its Prime Day 2019 deals (though we have guessed at a few of the best deals this year), but we now know that both the Kindle and Kindle Paperwhite will be on sale during Prime Day. You can preview the deals below. The ones marked with an asterisk will go live on July 15. 

To see what it's like to read with a Kindle, you can first read our guide to using a Kindle, which includes expert tips and tricks. Then make sure you're prepared for Prime Day with this checklist. 

Below, learn more about all of Amazon's Kindle devices and services that will be on sale. 

Want to stay updated on everything Prime Day 2019? Bookmark this page and our master guide to the best deals of Prime Day.  

Kindle Unlimited

Prime Day 2019 deal: First 3 months of Kindle Unlimited for free

Last year's Prime Day deal: First 3 months for $1 

Regular price: 1 month for $9.99 

Great for particularly voracious readers, Kindle Unlimited gives you unlimited access to over 1 million books, a rotating selection of popular magazines, and thousands of Audible audiobooks. You can access it through any Kindle or device with the Kindle app. Learn more about how to use the service here. 

The Kindle Paperwhite

Prime Day 2019 deal: *Kindle Paperwhite, $84.99 (originally $129.99) [You save $45] + $5 eBook credit + 3 months free Kindle Unlimited

Last year's Prime Day deal: Kindle Paperwhite [Previous Generation], $79.99 (originally $119.99) [You saved $40] *now only available used through Amazon Warehouse 

If you hate lugging around books and your bookshelf is already full to bursting with titles, you'll love the convenience of Amazon's best-selling Kindle device. It has converted many Insider Picks reading snobs who previously proclaimed they could only ever read physical books — quite the achievement. The newest one is thinner, lighter, and waterproof. Read our review of the Kindle Paperwhite here. 

The classic Kindle

Prime Day 2019 deal: *Kindle, $59.99 (originally $89.99) [You save $30] + $5 eBook credit + 3 months free Kindle Unlimited

Last year's Prime Day deal: Kindle [Previous Generation], $49.99 (originally $79.99) [You saved $30] *now only available used through Amazon Warehouse 

The most basic Kindle is a solid under-$100 ebook reader. Though its resolution of 167 ppi is lower than that of its counterparts, the screen is still glare-free, and the newest version now comes with an adjustable front light. 

Possible deal: the Kindle Oasis

Prime Day 2019 deal: *Kindle Oasis, $174.99 (originally $249.99)[You save $75] + $5 eBook credit + 3 months free Kindle Unlimited

Last year's Prime Day deal: n/a 

Amazon's most expensive and advanced Kindle e-reader has not been on sale in previous years, but it never hurts to hope for Prime Day 2019. Without any deals, it's expensive, but we still call it the best e-reader you can buy right now because it's incredibly light, has an impressive battery life, and the asymmetrical design makes it easy to turn pages. It has a glare-free, 300 ppi resolution display, plus it's waterproof. 

• Target is rewarding employees for surviving a massive technology outage last month that crashed registers at stores nationwide. 
• The company is giving employees an extra 10% off all company-owned brands on Saturday. The deal will be added to Target's regular 10% employee discount. 
• "We are proud of how store team members served our guests to make the best of the situation and therefore we are recognizing them," a company spokeswoman told Business Insider.
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Target is giving employees a special discount for surviving a massive technology outage last month that crashed registers at stores nationwide. 

The retailer is rewarding employees with 10% off all Target-owned brands on Saturday, Target said. The deal will be added to Target's regular 10% employee discount. 

Then the following day, which was Father's Day, some Target stores were unable to accept anything but cash for 90 minutes. 

In a memo to employees following the outages, Target said it was rewarding workers with the discount to offer a "special thank you."

"When I sent the note last Sunday to thank you for your resilience and guest focus in the face of the unexpected tech outage, I certainly wasn't anticipating we'd get hit with another — totally unconnected issue — that would pose another tough set of challenges later that day," the memo reads. "While Sunday's challenges were not at the same scale, it added to your recovery efforts and added potential friction for our guests. But once again, this incredible team made the best out of a challenging situation."

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• Philosophy is a skincare brand with a massive cult following. 
• The company's Purity Made Simple facial cleanser is one of its most popular products and I've been using it consistently for years. 
• The gentle cleanser works for all skin types, never dries out skin, and can be used daily.
• Travel bottles start at $11, and the standard eight-ounce size is $24. The largest is 32 ounces for $55, so bigger the bottle you get, the more you'll save. 
• During Nordstrom's Anniversary sale, you can get the Philosophy Purity trio set, which includes a 32-ounce and eight-ounce bottle of the cleanser and a two-ounce bottle of face wash, for $55.

There are few companies with cult followings quite as intense or as far reaching as Philosophy. I have a theory on why, and yes, while it has mostly to do with how well its products work, it also has to do with the brand ethos and its packaging. 

On each bottle of Philosophy's products, you'll find a paragraph of text with some small reflection on it — a short meditation on the literal philosophy behind whatever your using, and how it ties in to the greater rituals and traditions of our shared humanity. Philosphy's products force you to pause, appreciate what's before you, and take a second to care for your body in some way.

This is, most likely, what draws people to it — but what keeps people coming back is how well the products work. 

One of the brand's most popular lines, Purity Made Simple, features a collection of gentle moisturizers, wipes, and a cleanser that are barely scented, a departure from the rest of the brand's lines that are largely similar save for the fragrances. The Purity cleanser specifically is one of Philosophy's hero products (it has over 150,000 "hearts" on Sephora with over 11,000 reviews and 4.5 stars), and one of my personal favorites. 

Selecting a face wash will almost always come down to your skin type, but what makes Purity special is that it's formulated to work for everyone.

For me, that means it's the ideal year-round cleanser that works as well for my dry winter skin as it does for my slightly dewier summer skin. The formula is never drying, nor is it so hydrating it leaves a film of what feels like lotion on my skin after using it. It's just an all-around great cleanser that can remove grime, leave your skin feeling soft and even, all without irritating even the most sensitive skin.

It's formulated without phthalates, but it does contain parabens, in case that's a setback for you. I know I should probably be more attuned to the ingredients in my skincare products, but I generally just want what's going to work best for my skin — and that's why I've been loyal to the Purity cleanser for so long. It helps with my redness, gently cleans out my pores, and removes even my most stubborn makeup when paired with the FOREO facial cleansing brush. 

As part of the Purity Made Simple line, you'll also find supplemental products like eye gel, a pore mask, lightweight moisturizer, cleansing cloths, and makeup remover. Though I've never tested them personally, I can confidently assume they're all wonderful, considering that I've never met a product from Philosophy that I didn't love (the Amazing Grace shampoo, bath, and shower gel hybrid is one of my other favorites). 

As a long-time fan who's been using Purity cleanser pretty consistently for the past few years, I highly recommend it to anyone in the market for a great face wash. It's simplicity is exactly what makes it so special, and though it's a little more expensive than what you may be used to from the drugstore, I wouldn't hesitate for a second to say it's worth the price. 

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• While Amazon is slowly releasing early deals for Prime Day 2019 (July 15-16), you won't be able to shop the bulk of deals until the actual day arrives. 
• We can already guess what's going to be on sale, though. If any of the following 32 products — which include Echo speakers, kitchen appliances, and DNA tests — are on your summer shopping list, we recommend waiting until Prime Day to buy them. 
• Save time on Amazon Prime Day 2019 and check out our master list of the best deals to shop. We'll be updating it frequently.

It usually pays to be patient. And if you're patient enough to wait until Prime Day (July 15-16) you will certainly be rewarded when you shop for popular products like smart home speakers and small kitchen appliances. 

In the lead-up to Prime Day, we recommend not biting the bullet just yet on certain items that may go on sale.

We've been covering Prime Day since it first premiered in 2015, and we've noticed patterns over the years of what products get discounted. Often, it's the exact same model, or simply the newest version of the product, that goes on sale every Prime Day. 

Amazon has also teased specific deals in a press release preview. We've indicated those deals, which aren't live yet, below. 

The more predictable deals usually come from bigger brands such as Amazon (obviously), Dyson, KitchenAid, and Bose. But deals from newer brands like ChefSteps and Instant Pot have also become easy to spot. 

In addition to the specific products below that we recommend waiting to buy, there are some general categories you should pay attention to while shopping Prime Day. If you're an Alexa enthusiast or you're curious about how it can help your everyday life, Amazon teased in its press release that July 15 and 16 will feature the biggest Prime Day deals ever on Alexa-enabled devices. 

Here are the products you shouldn't buy until Prime Day 2019, which is when the deals kick off on July 15.

Beauty and skin care:

• Foreo Luna Mini 2 Facial Cleansing Brush, currently $139, will be up to 40% off on Prime Day

DNA tests: 

• 23andMe DNA Test - Health + Ancestry, currently $199, will be $100 on Prime Day
• AncestryDNA: Genetic Ethnicity, currently $99, will be up to 50% off on Prime Day

Echo devices: 

• Echo (2nd Gen), currently $99.99, will be $49.99 on Prime Day
• Echo Dot Kids Edition, currently $69.99, will be $44.99 on Prime Day
• Echo Show (2nd Gen), currently $229.99, will be $159.99 on Prime Day
• Echo Input, currently $34.99, will be $14.99 on Prime Day

Fire devices:

• Fire 7, currently $49.99, will be $29.99 on Prime Day 
• Fire HD 8 Tablet, currently $79.99, will be $49.99 on Prime Day
• Fire HD 10 Tablet, currently $149.99, will be $99.99 on Prime Day
• Fire TV Cube, currently $119.99, will be $69.99 on Prime Day
• Fire TV Recast, currently $279.99, will be $129.99 on Prime Day
• Fire TV Stick, currently $39.99, will be $14.99 on Prime Day
• Fire TV Stick 4K, currently $49.99, will be $24.99 on Prime Day

Headphones: 

• Bose QuietComfort 25 Acoustic Noise Cancelling Headphones, currently $177.99

Home: 

• Blink XT2 Outdoor/Indoor Smart Security 2-Camera Kit, currently $179.99, will be $99.99 on Prime Day 
• Furbo Dog Camera, currently $199, will be $135.30 on Prime Day
• Ring Video Doorbell, currently $99.99, will be $69.99 on Prime Day
• Ring Video Doorbell Pro, currently $249, will be $169 on Prime Day
• Dyson vacuums, currently starting at $280
• iRobot Roomba vacuums, currently starting at $224

Kindle ebook readers:

• Kindle, currently $89.99, will be $59.99 on Prime Day
• Kindle Paperwhite, currently $129.99, will be $84.99 on Prime Day
• Kindle Oasis, currently $229.99, will be $174.99 on Prime Day

Kitchen appliances: 

• Anova Culinary Sous Vide Precision Cooker, currently $156.70
• ChefSteps Joule Sous Vide, currently $179
• Instant Pot DUO60 6 Qt 7-in-1 Programmable Pressure Cooker, currently $79.95
• KitchenAid Professional 6-Qt. Bowl-Lift Stand Mixer, currently $449.99
• Vitamix blenders, currently starting at $349.95

Tech: 

• Select Sony LED Smart TVs, currently starting at $598, will be up to 50% off on Prime Day
• Anker Powerline II Lightning Cable (6ft), currently $13.99
• Anker PowerCore 10,000 Power Bank, currently $31.99

Eager to start shopping? Amazon has already released some early deals you can access right now. You can also make sure you're fully prepared by reading our Prime Day 2019 checklist. 

To take advantage of great summer deals like the above, become a Prime member. You can start your 30-day trial here (and cancel the membership after Prime Day ends, if you'd like). 

Want to stay updated on everything Prime Day 2019? Bookmark this page and our master guide to the best deals of Prime Day.

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• Although Amazon Prime Day 2019 isn't until July 15 and 16, Amazon has already released a handful of deals to get you excited for the big annual deals event. 
• These deals are live right now and available through Prime Day, which ends at 11:59 p.m. PT on July 16. 
• The standout early deals are the Fire TV Recast for $129.99 (Prime members save $100), 4 months of Amazon Music Unlimited for only $0.99 (save $31), and 3 months of Kindle Unlimited for free (save $30).
• We're compiling all the best deals across tech, home, kitchen, and more for Amazon Prime Day 2019. Bookmark our list of the best deals here.

Though Amazon's annual sales extravaganza, Prime Day, isn't until July 15, you can already start shopping some Prime Day deals today. 

Every day leading up to Prime Day 2019, Prime members enjoy exclusive promotions and deals on Amazon products and services. 

To shop these early deals and all Prime Day 2019 deals, you must be a Prime member. Sign up for a free 30-day trial here to get in on the Prime Day savings and try the many other benefits of a membership. 

The following leaked Amazon Prime Day 2019 deals are available to Prime members only, now through Prime Day.

Products:

• Fire TV Recast, $129.99(originally $229.99) [You save $100]
• Instant Pot 6-Quart, $49.99 (originally $99.95) [You save $49.96, $39.96 plus an extra $10 coupon is applied at checkout]
• Instant Pot 8-Quart, $79.99 (originally $139.95) [You save $59.96]
• Ring Video Doorbell Pro + Echo Dot (3rd Gen) Bundle, $273.99 (originally $298.99) [You save $25] 
• Echo Input, $14.99 (originally $34.99) [You save $20] 
• LG Stylo 4 Smartphone (32 GB, Unlocked), $159.99 (originally $299.99) [You save $140] 
• Zinus Ultima Comfort Memory Foam 12-Inch Queen Mattress, $263.20 (originally $329) [You save $65.80]
• Up to 50% off Amazon brands, including AmazonBasics, Presto! household supplies, Goodthreads men's shirts, Daily Ritual women's styles, and Stone & Beam furniture
• Up to 50% off Amazon Fashion clothing, shoes, and accessories from brands including Tommy Hilfiger, Reebok, and The Children's Place
• Up to 30% off household essentials
• Up to 30% off Amazon Handmade products
• Receive a $10 reward when you reload your Amazon.com gift card balance with $100 or more
• Receive $5 in eBook credit when you spend $20 on eBooks (promotion ends July 14)

Services: 

• Amazon Music Unlimited, first 4 months for $1 (originally $31.96) [You save $30.96]
• Kindle Unlimited, first 3 months free (originally $29.97) [You save $29.97] 
• 50% off movie rentals from Prime Video
• Audible, first 3 months for $4.95/month (originally $14.95/month) [You save $10/month] 
• Sign up for an annual Audible membership and get an Echo Dot for $0.99 
• AmazonFresh, $15 off orders of $35+ for new customers. Plus, save up to 40% off groceries. 
• Prime Book Box, first month for $13.99 (originally $19.99) [You save $6] 
• Unlock exclusive Legend and weapon skins for Apex Legends, and content from multiple EA SPORTS titles on Twitch Prime
• Receive up to $25 in Amazon credits when you sign in and use the Amazon app for the first time.

The best early Amazon device deal is on the Fire TV Recast, a live viewing and recording box that works with a Fire TV device and TV antenna to bring you local channels at home and on the go. We reviewed the Fire TV Recast and found it was easy to set up and integrated seamlessly with our Amazon accounts and Fire TV. If you like watching local, live TV but don't want to be saddled with yet another subscription, it's an excellent one-time purchase to get your live TV fix — and only $130 through Prime Day. 

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These early Prime Day deals are a nice warm-up for the real event on July 15 and 16.

Make sure you're fully prepared by learning how to make the most of Prime Day 2019, looking at what deals were most popular (and are likely to be featured again) last year, and finalizing your Lightning Deal-grabbing strategy. 

Read all our Amazon Prime Day 2019 coverage here as the big day approaches, and bookmark our list of the best deals of Prime Day 2019 here.

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• In just a few years, Amazon's annual global shopping event, Prime Day, has cemented itself as a major, can't-be-missed retail sales holiday.
• Prime Day 2019 will be a 48-hour event from July 15-16.
• With its competitive savings and breadth of deals, Prime Day is just one of the benefits Prime members can enjoy, and it has only grown bigger since 2015.
• Every year, we round up the best Prime Day deals worth shopping. Shop the best deals of Amazon Prime Day 2019 here.

Big retail sales are no longer limited to a thinly veiled partnership with major US holidays. In fact, many retailers have created their own "holidays;" Nordstrom has its popular Anniversary Sale. Nike has Air Max Day. And of course, the online behemoth Amazon has Prime Day. 

What is Amazon Prime Day?

Introduced in 2015 in part to celebrate Amazon's 20th anniversary, the first Amazon Prime Day was a one-day-only retail holiday that sought to overtake Black Friday as the sales event of the year. This year, Prime Day will be a 48-hour sale event held on July 15-16. It'll feature major deals on Amazon devices, as well as over 1 million other deals sitewide — with all prices exclusive to Prime members. 

The inaugural Amazon Prime Day received some criticism from shoppers who weren't happy with the quality and quantity of deals offered, but Amazon has stepped up its game in both realms since, and to great success. Last year's Prime Day was the biggest shopping day in company history until it was surpassed by Cyber Monday shortly after, a familiar pattern of record-breaking that it has experienced in years prior. 

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The fact that Amazon's seemingly unshakable site crashed mere minutes after launching Prime Day last year suggests similarly record-breaking numbers this year (though fingers crossed shoppers won't be met with the same error pages of apologetic puppies). The traffic is bolstered by prices that are their lowest ever, besting even Black Friday on popular items like tech, beauty, home and kitchen, and virtually every other category under the sun.

Prime Day has also been made available in more countries outside the US every year. Two years ago, it was extended to Canada, the UK, Spain, Mexico, Japan, Italy, India, Germany, France, China, Belgium, and Austria, and last year to Australia, Singapore, the Netherlands, and Luxembourg. This year, it's available to shoppers in the United Arab Emirates. The number of Prime subscribers surpassed 100 million people across the globe last year. 

If you plan on shopping on Amazon Prime Day 2019 this year, we'll be compiling the best deals here.

When is Prime Day? What deals do we expect to see?

Prime Day this year will be a 48-hour event, starting at midnight PT on Monday, July 15 and ending at 11:59 p.m. PT on Tuesday, July 16. 

Amazon Prime Day as we know it is a global shopping event where Prime members can shop hundreds of thousands of deals sitewide, with new deals starting as often as every five minutes. This year will feature more than 1 million deals worldwide.

Some of the best Prime Day deals have already begun. You can save $100 on the Fire TV Recast (usually $229.99), try four months of Amazon Music Unlimited for only $0.99 (save $31), and try three months of Kindle Unlimited for free (save $30).

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Last year, Amazon Prime Day began at 3 p.m. ET on Monday, July 16, and ran for 36 hours through Tuesday, July 17. It featured thousands of dollars of discounts on a range of products, from cult-favorites like the Instant Pot DUO60 ($40+ off) and Roomba robot vacuum ($120 off) to innovative products from small businesses.

In the US, best sellers were the Instant Pot, 23andMe DNA Test, and somewhat surprisingly, LifeStraw personal water filters. Business Insider readers in particular took advantage of $1 to $5 Kindle Unlimited, Audible, and Amazon Music Unlimited memberships; noise-cancelling headphones from Sony, Bose, and Sennheiser; and a variety of Amazon devices. 

Read more: The best Amazon Prime Day 2019 deals Prime members can get starting today

It's not surprising our readers loved Amazon devices. Historically, Amazon Prime Day is the best time of the year to buy one. 

In the past, the company has offered double the deals on Amazon devices and the biggest deals yet on Alexa-enabled products like the Echo smart speakers, the Fire TV, and Fire tablets.

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All of these Amazon devices will be on sale this Prime Day. They include some of Amazon's newest Alexa-enabled products, introduced last September, like the 2nd generation Echo Plus speaker and the Echo Input speaker accessory. Amazon's official press release promises that members will find the biggest Prime Day deals ever on Alexa-enabled devices. 

Outside of physical device deals, expect deals on Amazon services and memberships like entertainment (Kindle Unlimited, Amazon Music Unlimited, Prime Video, Audible, etc.) and grocery shopping (Amazon Fresh, Amazon Pantry, Whole Foods, etc.). 

It sounds counterintuitive, but Amazon Prime Day is also a great time to shop everywhere except Amazon.

Plenty of other online retailers throw competing sales around Prime Day. If you'd rather hop over to Amazon for tech and Nordstrom for skin-care and beauty steals, you're in luck, because they'll both be courting you come mid-July. 

Target, Walmart, eBay, and Macy's are all holding directly competing summer sales to rival the deals of Prime Day. 

However, Amazon's perks like fast shipping remain, making Prime Day more often than not the winner in a competition of price and convenience.

If you still have lingering questions, read our guide to the most frequently asked questions about the day.

The most obvious tidbit is that you should sign up for a free 30-day Amazon Prime trial if you're not already a member so you can take advantage of the deals.

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If you plan on shopping this year, we'll have you covered from nearly every point of entry, having combed through thousands of deals to cherry-pick the ones you won't want to miss.

Check back at our Prime Day 2019 landing page (or bookmark it) for easy access to the best deals as they pop up on Amazon Prime Day 2019 and to learn about any updates as July 15 approaches. For a refresher on the types of deals you'll be able to shop, see our lists of what to buy on Prime Day and popular deals from last year's Prime Day event. 

SEE ALSO: The best Prime Day deals on Amazon devices, including Echo speakers, Fire TV devices, and Kindles

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• Being an Amazon Prime member will cost you $119 a year (less if you're a student or you have an EBT or Medicaid card). 
• These 31 Amazon Prime benefits prove it's an online membership worth having, whether you need to have products delivered quickly, enjoy streaming entertainment, or like saving with exclusive discounts. 
• You can experience all the benefits with a free 30-day trial of Prime to see if it's worth it for you. 
• Get ready for Amazon's fifth annual Prime Day on July 15-16 by checking out our master list of all the best Prime Day 2019 deals here.

Ask anyone around you and they'll most likely say they have an Amazon Prime membership. At less than $10 a month, it offers many convenient benefits, making it a great investment for its price. 

A regular Amazon Prime membership is $119 a year. Students not only get 50% off Prime memberships ($6.49/month), but also enjoy exclusive discounts. They can get a free six-month Prime trial here. Meanwhile, Prime is also discounted ($5.99/month) for qualifying customers with an EBT or Medicaid card. 

100 million subscribers worldwide evidently think it's worth it, but if you're still on the fence about buying a membership, we've rounded up its many benefits below.

You might even already have Prime but aren't using it to its full advantage, in which case this list will be a nice refresher for all the benefits you should know about. 

You can experience all the benefits with a free 30-day trial of Prime to see if it's worth it for you. 

Remember, if you want to shop on Amazon Prime Day 2019 on July 15-16, you need to be a Prime member. This year, it will be live for 48 hours, starting at 12 a.m. PT on July 15 and ending at 11:59 p.m. PT on July 16. Find all our Prime Day 2019 coverage here, or head to our master list of the best Prime Day 2019 deals directly.

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Some standout benefits to an Amazon Prime membership include:

1. Free two-day shipping
2. Access to Prime Day deals (July 15-16)
3. Scheduled deliveries

Below are the 31 Amazon Prime benefits you should know about.

Access to Prime Day

You have to be a Prime member to get access to the estimated million deals being offered on Prime Day 2019, starting July 15 at 12 a.m. PT and running through July 16 until 11:59 p.m. PT. If you're planning on participating, bookmark this page where we'll be tracking all of our Prime Day 2019 coverage, so you never miss a good deal.

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Free two-day shipping on over 100 million items

The best-known perk, Amazon Prime's fast delivery service is convenient and applies to just about anything you'll need from the site. Just look for the Prime logo as you shop.

Free same-day and one-day shipping on over 3 million items in over 8,000 cities

Check your zip code here to see if same-day and one-day options are available near you

Same-day shipping: Order over $35 of eligible items before noon and get them by 9 p.m. same day. Orders placed in the afternoon arrive the next day. 

One-day shipping: Order over $35 of eligible items by the afternoon and get your items by 9 p.m. the next day. 

Amazon Day scheduled deliveries

Learn more about how Amazon Day works here

Amazon Day, available as a delivery option when you check out your shopping cart, allows you to choose any day of the week (except Sunday) to receive all of your orders at one time. Most items that are eligible for Prime's free two-day shipping and are shipped by Amazon can be ordered with Amazon Day.

You're not locked into Amazon Day for all your future orders. Whenever you check out, you can still choose whichever delivery option works best for your situation, whether that's tomorrow or in a few days on your designated Amazon Day.

Free two-hour delivery on household essentials with Prime Now

Check your zip code here to see if Prime Now is available near you 

Tens of thousands of everyday household items, grocery essentials, and Amazon products can be delivered to you in two hours or less, in select US cities. Delivery windows generally span from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m., though some extend to midnight depending on the city. 

Amazon Key in-home delivery

Amazon Key Home Kits, starting at $155, available at Amazon

Available in select cities and surrounding areas, secure in-home delivery on millions of eligible items is possible with the Amazon Key Home Kit, which can also be used normally to schedule home access for guests, friends, and family. 

On delivery day, you'll get a notification in the morning with a four-hour delivery window for when the driver will arrive at your home. Right before the driver arrives, you'll receive an "Arriving Now" notification and can optionally watch the delivery live through the Amazon Key App. 

Amazon Key in-car delivery

Check your eligibility here for Amazon Key in-car delivery

You can also get Amazon packages securely delivered right into your vehicle when it's parked at a publicly accessible area. As of April 2019, it works with most 2015 model year or newer Chevrolet, Buick, GMC, Cadillac, and Volvo vehicles with an active connected car service plan such as OnStar or Volvo On Call. It's also available for select Ford 2017 and later model year vehicles equipped with FordPass Connect, and for Lincoln 2018 and later model year vehicles equipped with Lincoln Connect.

Similar to in-home delivery, you'll be able to track the delivery status in real time. 

Amazon Key in-garage delivery

Check your eligibility here for Amazon Key in-garage delivery

Yet another option is garage delivery. You'll need the Amazon Key app and Smart Garage Kit to get packages delivered directly to your garage, with the same safety precautions in place as the other Key delivery services. 

Eligibility for garage delivery depends on your garage door type and zip code. 

AmazonFresh grocery delivery

Start your 30-day free trial of AmazonFresh here

Learn more about how to use AmazonFresh here

With an AmazonFresh membership ($14.99/month), you can skip the long grocery lines by shopping online and picking a delivery window that's convenient for you. Thanks to the Whole Foods acquisition, organic foods and Whole Foods' 365 brand products are all readily available. 

Free release-date delivery on new video games, books, music, and movies

Pictured: Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze - Nintendo Switch, $49.94, available at Amazon (through third-party sellers)

Pre-order new video games, books, music, movies, and more here 

Be the first to get your hands on highly anticipated releases. Pre-order the item, then select free two-day shipping at checkout. Prime members may also enjoy an additional 20% off the list price on certain items.  

Prime Wardrobe clothing try-on service

Try Prime Wardrobe here

Learn more about how Prime Wardrobe works here

Prime Wardrobe lets you try on and purchase new styles with little hassle. Choose three or more items across the women's, men's, children's, and baby clothes, shoes, and accessories categories. Then, you'll have seven days to try them at home and decide what you want to keep. Check out online, then return your unwanted items for free using the resealable box and prepaid shipping label. 

Prime-exclusive fashion brands

Shop the best Amazon Prime-exclusive women's fashion brands here

Learn more about the 6 under-the-radar Amazon Prime clothing brands every woman should know here

Amazon has several in-house fashion brands, some of which are exclusive to Prime members. Whether you're looking for stylish yet professional business attire, casual loungewear, or swimwear, there's an affordable Amazon label for it. 

Prime-exclusive unlocked phones

Pictured: Moto G 6, $159.99, available at Amazon

Shop unlocked phones here

Unlocked phones offer more freedom and flexibility since they're not tied to specific phone carriers. The prices for these LG, Moto, and Nokia phones are reserved for paid Prime members. 

A rewards credit card with no annual fee or foreign transaction fees

Apply for the Amazon Prime Rewards Visa Signature Card here

The Amazon Prime Rewards Visa Signature Card gets you: 

• 5% back at Amazon.com and Whole Foods Market 
• 2% back at restaurants, gas stations, and drugstores 
• 1% back on all other purchases 

You'll get a $70 Amazon.com gift card instantly upon approval, and you can redeem your points on Amazon as well as for cash back, gift cards, and travel. 

Gourmet snacks from Happy Belly and Wickedly Prime

Pictured: Wickedly Prime Coconut Toffee Roasted Cashews, $5.47, available at Amazon

Shop gourmet food from Happy Belly and Wickedly Prime here

Happy Belly sells nut and trail mixes, spices, and cage-free eggs while Wickedly Prime sells chips, nuts, popcorn, soup, sweet spreads, tea, and more. 

Free online photo storage on Prime Photos and free delivery on Amazon Prints

Get started with Prime Photos here

Order prints and make personalized photo gifts at Amazon Prints here

You can save and share unlimited photos across desktop, mobile, and tablet, and share unlimited photo storage with up to five people. You'll also get 5 GB for videos and files. Prime Photos comes pre-installed on Amazon devices, so you can also view your photos from your Fire TV and Echo Show. 

After you turn your photos into prints and other photo gifts through Amazon Prints, you get free standard and expedited shipping.

Free Prime Video streaming

Stream movies and TV shows on Prime Video here

Start your free trials of Prime Video channels here

Stream from a large library of movies and TV shows for free, including Prime Originals content, and rent the latest releases for low prices. Prime members can also subscribe to over 100 channels (and only pay for the channels they want), including HBO, Showtime, and CBS All Access. 

Free Prime Music streaming and discounted Amazon Music Unlimited

Listen to music on Prime Music here

Start your 30-day free trial of Amazon Music Unlimited here

Prime Music lets you listen to 2 million songs ad-free and on-demand, while Amazon Music Unlimited ($7.99/month) expands the library to tens of millions of songs and lets you download them for offline listening on any device. 

Twitch Prime live video streaming and viewing

Connect your Twitch account on Amazon here

Twitch is primarily used to watch video gameplay but hosts many other types of live streams, including talk shows and cooking shows. Prime members get ad-free viewing, a free Twitch channel subscription, discounts on pre-order box games, and a Prime-exclusive chat badge.

Prime Pantry household and grocery essentials in everyday sizes

Start your 30-day free trial of Prime Pantry here

A Prime Pantry membership ($4.99/month) lets you shop thousands of household essentials, many of which are not available elsewhere on Amazon. Pantry-exclusive coupons save you even more money on these items. Customers receive free shipping on all orders of $10 or more or pay a flat $5.99 shipping fee for each order they place.

You can also order through Prime Pantry without a membership to receive free shipping on orders of $35 or more. 

One free Kindle book a month through Amazon First Reads

Pictured: Monsoon Mansion, free with Amazon First Reads, available at Amazon

See this month's Amazon First Reads picks here

Get free, early access to one Kindle book from a selection of editors' picks each month or shop the hardcover version for $9.99 or less. Available genres include contemporary fiction, thriller, science fiction, and memoir. 

Exclusive deals and discounts

Shop Prime-exclusive deals here

Only Prime members get deals on certain products and Amazon services, such as free delivery on restaurant orders, savings on dog and pet food, and rotating deals on the latest movies and TV shows through Prime Video. 

30-minute early access to Lightning Deals

Shop Lightning Deals at Amazon here

Learn more about how to get a Lightning Deal on Prime Day here

Lightning Deals are called so for a reason — they're only available for a few hours and can be snatched up quickly before the expiration time. Prime members get an extra 30 minutes to shop deals before they're officially open. Just look for the "Prime Early Access" label as you shop the page. 

Free standard shipping on Shopbop, East Dane, and Woot!

Shop clothing at Shopbop and East Dane, and shop flash deals at Woot!

The shipping benefits extend past Amazon.com. Shopbop is an online destination for luxury and designer clothes, shoes, bags, and accessories, East Dane is its menswear counterpart, and Woot! is an Amazon-owned startup that hosts daily flash deals on discounted products. Log in with your Amazon account on these sites to get your shipping perk. 

Free Prime Reading books, magazines, and comics

Read books with Prime Reading here

Prime members can choose up to 10 titles at a time from more than 1,000 options. The title will be available to read on any of your devices via the Kindle app and some books also come with Audible narration. 

Free Audible Channels audiobooks and podcasts

Download the free Audible app here

Similar to the free books in Prime Reading, this Audible benefit unlocks free full-length audiobooks exclusive to Prime members as well as popular, Audible-produced news, humor, and crime podcasts. 

Shared Prime benefits with the whole family through Amazon Household

Create an Amazon Household here

Learn more about how to use Amazon Household to keep gift purchases a secret here

Two adults and up to four teens and four child profiles may link in a 'Household,' allowing everyone in the family to enjoy Prime benefits like free shipping, Prime Video, and Prime Photos and share content like ebooks, audiobooks, apps, and games. 

Another benefit of linking accounts is that adults can approve orders before they're placed (for teens) and set parental controls on digital content (for kids). 

Rewards or discounts if you choose free no-rush shipping

Learn more about free no-rush shipping rewards here

If you can wait a few extra days for your order to arrive, you can either earn rewards on future purchases or receive discounts immediately. Rewards are automatically added to your account once your free No-Rush order ships, and they are automatically applied to qualifying orders as well. 

Free Outfit Compare service

Get the Amazon App here

Available in the Amazon app under Programs, Outfit Compare is a quick service that helps you figure out which outfit looks better on you, regardless of whether the clothes are purchased from Amazon. A fashion specialist takes into account how the clothes fit you, which colors look best on you, how the outfits are styled, and what's on trend right now.

Discounted Amazon FreeTime Unlimited

Start your 30-day free trial of Amazon FreeTime Unlimited here

Amazon FreeTime Unlimited offers unlimited access to 13,000 kids' books, movies, TV shows, educational apps, and games. For Prime members it's $2.99/month for a single child or $6.99 for a family of up to four children. Parents can set controls like time limits and content filters, and personalize the experiences of each child profile. It's available on Fire Tablets (books, videos, apps), Kindle eReaders (books), and Android phones and tablets (books, videos). 

Prime Book Box

Sign up for Prime Book Box here

Prime Book Box is a children's book subscription that delivers two hardcover books or four board books to kids up to 12 years old. The book selections are popular reader favorites or Amazon Book Editor-approved, so your child can enjoy both classics and new releases. Parents can handle preferences like delivery schedule and preview the book options (or let them be a surprise). The boxes ship for free. 

• The Nordstrom Anniversary Sale officially beings on July 19, but Nordstrom cardholders can gain early access from July 12 to July 18. Simply sign in and shop using your Nordstrom credit card.
• If you're not already a cardholder, you can apply here now and get instant approval.
• Shopping during the early-access sale rather than the public sale will give you first dibs on the best items in the sale. You won't have to worry about items being sold out or sizes being unavailable.

Everyone loves a great sale, but there are few things worse than finding out that all of the best deals have been picked over or are completely sold out because other people got to it before you did.

We've all been beaten to the punch on great deals at one point or another, but Nordstrom's Anniversary Sale is not the time to let it happen again. 

Fortunately, Nordstrom is giving store cardholders early access to the Anniversary Sale from July 12-18 before it opens up to the public on July 19. The early-access window means that you'll have first dibs on all of the best deals and won't have to worry about the items you want selling out. If you're already a Nordstrom cardholder, you're all set — simply sign into your account and you can shop now.

For those who don't already have a card, getting one is easy. You can apply online here and get instant approval. 

You can expect the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale to have hard-to-beat deals on clothes, shoes, accessories, home goods, and beauty products, but if you're looking to get the best of the best deals and extra savings (for new card members), signing up for a Nordstrom credit card should be an easy decision. 

You can also check out  Nordstrom Anniversary Sale deals for each of the following categories, add some things to your wish-list, and shop them now if you have a Nordstrom Card.

• Men's deals
• Women's deals
• Beauty deals
• Home deals
• Kids deals

Shop the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale now.

Apply for the Nordstrom Credit Card here. 

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• The Nordstrom Anniversary Sale starts July 19 and runs through August 4. 
• But Nordstrom cardholders can get early access to the blowout Anniversary Sale starting July 12.
• There are tons of deals on apparel for men and women, beauty, skin care, home, and more.
• One we're most excited for is Jo Malone London. In fact, the brand will be discounting five products exclusively during the sale.   

While the official start date of the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale is July 19, Nordstrom cardholders can shop the sale a whole week early starting July 12. The sale goes through August 4, or you know, when things sell out — and you know they will.

One of the first things we know will go fast is anything from Jo Malone London. The British company has been creating cult-favorite hand and body lotions, candles, and room sprays since the early '90s. We all know someone who has at least two of each, and we'd wager that they must've picked some of them up at the Nordstrom sale where some of the brand's favorite scents and items are heavily discounted.

Here are the five Jo Malone products exclusively on sale at Nordstrom:

SEE ALSO: 30 exclusive skin-care and beauty deals you can only get during the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale

Travel Candle Collection

Jo Malone Travel Candle Collection, $76 (originally $108) [You save $32]

Group this trio of candles together for a super-zen vibe, or place them around your apartment and light up the closest one you're near for a subtle scent. The set includes three small candles in English Pear & Freesia, Peony & Blush Suede, and Lime Basil & Mandarin.

Cologne Collection

Jo Malone Cologne Collection, $92 (originally $115) [You save $23]

Consider this your starter set of Jo Malone fragrances. The set includes five scents that range from fruity to floral to woodsy, so there's a chance you'll find your new favorite scent — or three.

Miniature Fragrance & Body Set

Jo Malone Miniature Fragrance & Body Set, $47 (originally $68) [You save $21]

You can mix, match, and layer with this set that includes two colognes in Nectarine Blossom & Honey and Wood Sage & Sea Salt, and a hydrating body cream in English Pear & Freesia. 

Wood Sage & Sea Salt Body & Hand Wash

Jo Malone Wood Sage & Sea Salt Body & Hand Wash, $56 (originally $70) [You save $14]

Nothing like a jumbo-sized bottle of a fresh-smelling hand wash remind yourself to take self-care seriously. It'll dress up your bathroom at the same time too. 

English Pear & Freesia Body & Hand Wash

Jo Malone English Pear & Freesia Body & Hand Wash, $56 (originally $70) [You save $14]

And then follow it up with this deliciously scented lotion in one of the brand's most popular scents. It doesn't matter if it doesn't match the scent of the hand wash — Jo Malone's scents are easy to layer over each other without smelling too heavy or overwhelming.

• Jeffrey Epstein was arrested in July on suspicion ofsex trafficking minors in his Manhattan and Florida homes from around 2002 to 2005. 
• At the center of the investigation is Epstein's Upper East Side townhouse, which was transferred to him for $0 in 2011.
• Business Insider spoke with New York-based real-estate lawyer Marc Lavaia, partner at Warshaw Burstein LLP, about the logistics behind transferring property for $0.
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Jeffrey Epstein was arrested on July 6 on suspicion of sex trafficking minors in his Manhattan and Florida homes from 2002 to 2005. The arrest comes over a decade after Epstein pleaded guilty to solicitation of prostitution and procurement of minors for prostitution and served 13 months in prison.

Epstein's real-estate portfolio has played a major role in the ongoing sex-trafficking and sexual abuse allegations against him.

Read more:A look inside multimillionaire Jeffrey Epstein's real-estate portfolio, where sex trafficking reportedly took place and a $77 million Manhattan mansion may have been acquired for $0

In total, Epstein's real-estate holdings are estimated to be valued at north of $100 million. At the center of the investigation is Epstein's Upper East Side townhouse, which is one of the largest private homes in Manhattan.The FBI raided the seven-story mansion on 9 East 71st Street in July and found nude photos, one of which reportedly included an underaged girl. 

Epstein moved into the townhouse in 1996, according to Vanity Fair, but there was no evidence proving he owned the home. The first proof of ownership, however, is dated 2011, at which point the home was transferred to a company owned by Epstein for $0. 

Business Insider spoke with real-estate lawyer Marc Lavaia, partner at the New York-based law firm Warshaw Burstein LLP, about the logistics behind transferring property for $0.

Epstein has at least six properties around the world

Public records show that the $77 million Upper East Side townhouse was transferred to Epstein for $0 in 2011

Epstein's Manhattan mansion has a mysterious, complicated history. 

The townhouse was bought in 1989 by founder and CEO of L Brands Les Wexner for $13.2 million. Wexner then sold it in 1998 to the New York-based Nine East 71st Street Corporation (NES) for an undisclosed amount. Public records from 2011 show that Epstein held, to some degree, ownership of NES.Details of his relationship with the company are still unclear.

Public records show that, in 2011, the ownership of the property was transferred from NES to the Virgin Islands-based company Maple Inc., another company also controlled by Epstein. Documents indicate that the property was transferred to Maple for $0.

According to Bloomberg, a court document estimates the home's current value to be $77 million.  The New York City Department of Finance valued the home closer to $56 million earlier this year. 

How can a multimillion-dollar property be transferred for $0?

Public documents of the 2011 transfer show that Epstein signed as the president of both NES and Maple Inc. Since he was an owner of both companies, he essentially acted as both the buyer and seller in the transaction, thus resulting in a $0 transfer. 

Lavaia told Business Insider that it's not uncommon for high-end real-estate transfers of this nature to take place. Transferring property is very simple, he said, and oftentimes just requires signing over the deed.

A holder may decide to transfer the ownership of a multimillion-dollar property at no cost for many reasons, but, according to Lavaia, two major reasons are to limit the current company's liability or to receive better tax treatment on a property.

What are the potential benefits of being both the buyer and seller of the same property?

In order to limit liability, owners often transfer assets between their companies, Lavaia said. 

"If XYZ Company owns a property and is sued for whatever reason, that property could be subject to a judgment," Lavaia told Business Insider in an email. However, "If XYZ Company transfers that property, it has limited its liability as that asset is in theory not subject to judgment."

Transferring a residence between companies of the same owner may also allow for better tax treatment on the property, Lavaia explained. Consider an owner who is looking to sell a property in the near future: Transferring ownership to a company out of state or even overseas can lessen the amount due in taxes during the anticipated transaction.

The reason Epstein decided to transfer ownership in 2011 from NES to Maple Inc. remains unclear. The timing of it, however, does coincide with the year — 2011 — that  Epstein was forced to register as a Level 3 sex offender in New York. 

SEE ALSO: Jeffrey Epstein reportedly partnered with Victoria's Secret head Les Wexner to build a model town with McMansions costing as much as $4.5 million

DON'T MISS: Registered sex offender Jeffrey Epstein once tried to gift Les Wexner with a $339,000 portrait of the Victoria's Secret head's family that was so controversial it sparked a lawsuit

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• Michelin is awarding stars to more informal restaurants, according to luxury restaurant group D&D London's CEO.
• But Michelin's method for assessing stars hasn't changed. Instead, simple restaurants are improving their offerings, and it's attracting foodies who seek authenticity and quality.
• Michelin is recognizing this shift in luxury dining, where the experience is becoming less fancy and more fun.
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Walk into a Michelin-starred restaurant today and you may find rustic tables and diners in sneakers instead of white linen tablecloths and waiters in coattails.

Michelin stars have long been associated with gourmet restaurants — but the brand's reach has expanded, Des Gunewardena, CEO and chairman of UK luxury restaurant group D&D London, told Business Insider: "Michelin has embraced the overall trend through the years of restaurants becoming less formal, more social venues rather than formal, starchy temples of gastronomy."

Gunewardena is behind more than 40 restaurants worldwide, which have been frequented by celebrities and royalty throughout the years, from Elizabeth Taylor and Princess Diana to Naomi Campbell and Sir Elton John.

That portfolio includes Michelin-starred restaurant Angler in London and most recently, queensyard, a restaurant in New York City's new $25 billion Hudson Yards neighborhood— the most expensive real-estate development in US history.

"You don't have to have serious waiters and hushed rooms to enjoy great food," Gunewardena said. "Even very informal restaurants in Shoreditch [an artsy area in London akin to New York City's East Village] are packed to the rafters with raucous young customers enjoying fantastic food [and] are now being awarded Michelin stars."

This evolution reflects diners' evolving demands — they're moving away from artifice and seeking quality food served with informality, fun, and authenticity, he previously told Business Insider.

Read more: The CEO of an international luxury restaurant group opening a spot in Hudson Yards says diners want 3 main things — and it shows just how much fine dining has changed

Restaurants are stepping up their game for the informal foodie

Restaurants are catering to this new customer, who's looking to pair good food with a good time.

"Diners today, wherever they live, are looking for good quality, memorable, and authentic experiences when they eat out — and this is generally pushing up the standard of cuisine found across the board," Gwendal Poullennec, the international director of the Michelin Guides, told Business Insider. "With this in mind, the level of cooking found in traditionally more simple establishments (pubs, brasseries, taco restaurants, hawker stalls etc.) is improving to cater for these more discerning foodies."

The Michelin Guide has adapted to this shift and is recognizing these establishments, wherever they are around the world, he added. He cited the 2019 Michelin Guide California as an example, thanks to the state's visible signature "high-quality, yet laid-back dining ambiance."

In fact, Los Angeles is getting a Michelin guide again, nine years after the guide's former director said people in LA aren't "interested in eating well," Business Insider's Katie Warren reported.

Ultimately, the shift is creating a new kind of luxury dining experience in which fine dining is less about the fancy trappings and more about the overall quality. 

"Chefs today are becoming more and more innovative in what they create in the kitchen and they want to reflect this creativity and innovation in the total dining experience they offer to their customers," Poullennec said. "This can not only be seen in the way their staff are dressed, the furnishings and tableware, but also in the locations that they choose for their restaurants — which could for example be very simple, industrial spaces."

It's important to note that the Michelin method of assessing restaurants for stars hasn't changed, only focusing on the food on the plate based on five different criteria, according to Poullennec: quality of the produce, cooking skills, harmony of flavors, personality of chef expressed in the cuisine, and consistency over time and across the entire menu.

SEE ALSO: 5 restaurants in NYC earned the highest Michelin rating for 2019 — and 2 of them have topped the list every year since the ranking started

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• Iris Derke, general director and co-founder of the music production company DCINY, took Business Insider behind the scenes of New York City's iconic Carnegie Hall.
• The venue's backstage has multiple rooms that give performers space to relax and tune their instruments.
• There are television sets and schedules around the building to help artists know where they need to be at all times.
• Visit Business Insider's homepage for more stories.

From Tchaikovsky to Stravinsky, from Duke Ellington to the Beatles, music icons of all stripes solidified their legend with a performance at New York City's Carnegie Hall.

Since business magnate Andrew Carnegie commissioned the hall's construction in the late 1800s, viewers have seen historical performances from thousands of artists and speakers. What viewers couldn't see, however, was what the hall looked like backstage, where famous people wandered the halls in-between their performance. 

Until now.

Business Insider recently shadowed Iris Derke, the co-founder and general director of the production company DCINY, as she went about planning a musical performance at the fabled hall. The process can start years in advance, and takes communication and planning across the country (and sometimes in different continents).

The hall's backstage primarily holds rooms for performers to relax and socialize. There are television sets and schedules around the building to help artists know where they need to be at all times, as well as paintings and photographs depicting iconic performances across the years.

Here's what it's like to go behind the stage at Carnegie Hall. 

To get behind the scenes at Carnegie Hall, I shadowed Iris Derke, the co-founder and general director at the concert production company DCINY.

Before founding her music production company, Derke, a flutist, performed with distinguished orchestras like the Turksoy Symphony Orchestra in Istanbul. 

Derke switched to performance direction because she enjoyed creating "immersive experiences" using not only music, but dancers, smoke screens, and other visual elements. 

As of May 2019, Derke helped bring together 50,000 artists for more than 200 performances during her 12 years as DCINY general director. She manages a 22-person, full-time staff, plus a seasonal production team that comes in for rehearsals.

"Nothing makes me happier than [when] I'm working with our production department or our box office department and I see their passion for really creating something special and there's a way for me to help them find a way towards making it even better," Derke said.

As general director, Derke plans the performance for years leading up to the actual event. She brings together composers, conductors, and other artists to perform with DCINY's team of professional musicians.

The performance Derke took me behind the stage for was June's 'Buena Onda: Music from South America,' featuring music from composers Maria Guinand and Alberto Grau.

On the day of a performance, Derke usually arrives at Carnegie Hall at 8 am to make sure everything is set up for the stage. She sits through the dress rehearsal shortly before the event starts.

Derke said she's mostly on her phone texting different members of the production team the day of the performance.

Derke says producing a Carnegie Hall performance is all about preparation. "You always have to be 2 steps ahead of what could happen."

Derke says Carnegie Hall is her favorite venue to bring artists because of "the history and the ghosts."

"I mean when you walk out on that stage you think back to how many incredible happenings were there? Since 1891, I mean from Tchaikovsky to Bernstein to Judy Garland and Carol Burnett," Derke said. "When you take the stage and you look at the beauty of the red seats and this gorgeous space, it just brings chills to me every time."

The back of Carnegie Hall is maze-like, so it feels difficult navigating between the venue's three auditoriums for the first time. Derke says she jokes with her staff that they have to know where they are going because some doors can close on themselves.

There are televisions recording performances at all three auditoriums (Stern, Zankel, and Weill) in multiple areas inside Carnegie Hall. The televisions help artists watch other performances in their down time, as well as help them keep track of when to appear on stage.

Stern Auditorium holds most of the performances, while the smaller Weill stage is primarily for solo and debut artists. Zankel Hall, meanwhile, typically sees performances somewhere in the middle. 

There are multiple rooms for performers to relax in between, before, and after performances.

In their downtime, performers change clothes, tune their instruments, eat food, and socialize with each other.

Many of the performers at DCINY are close friends, having studied together at the Manhattan School of Music, as well as other schools.

Derke says she loves bringing talented artists to Carnegie Hall, since in her opinion it's one of the best venue for performances. One of the artists told Derke he has 3 photos on his mantel: his wedding, the birth of his child, and getting to perform at Carnegie Hall. "That's the reason I love my job so much: we get to make music in places like this," she said.

Carnegie Hall has paintings and photos all around these rest areas depicting famous performances of the past. The Rose Museum inside the hall has a whole room dedicated to preserving the concert venue's rich history. The museum is one of Derke's favorite places in Carnegie Hall.

Carnegie Hall posts copies of the event schedule everywhere backstage, including in the elevators, so performers can keep track of when and where they are supposed to be at all times.

Derke keeps track of everything having to do with her performances in a master folder, which she builds months in advance.

When it's time for the event to start, Derke views the performance in a box directly across from the stage, alongside her mom, daughter, and close friends.

"I think my most favorite part of the weekend is as dress rehearsal starts and I'll usually position myself on the stage just to watch all the artists go out on the stage for the very first time," Derke says.

"You'll see people cry, you'll see people laugh," Derke added. "There's just something magical about it."

• Royal Caribbean Cruises has better food than any other company that operates large cruise ships, according to the cruise website CruiseCritic.
• The website ranks cruise ships in a number of categories based on reviews from its users.
• For the "best dining" category, Royal Caribbean International and Celebrity Cruises — which are both owned by Royal Caribbean Cruises— accounted for nine of the ships in the top-10.
• Visit Business Insider's homepage for more stories.

Royal Caribbean Cruises has better food than any other company that operates large cruise ships, according to the cruise website CruiseCritic.

Read more:8 things cruise-ship workers wish they could tell passengers but can't

The website ranks cruise ships in a number of categories based on reviews from its users. (A CruiseCritic representative said thousands of reviews were used in the website's 2019 "cruiser's choice" awards, but declined to give a specific number.) For the "best dining" category, Royal Caribbean International and Celebrity Cruises — which are both owned by Royal Caribbean Cruises — accounted for nine of the ships in the top 10, with Celebrity docking six ships on the list, and Royal Caribbean taking three spots.

These are the 10 large cruise ships with the best dining experiences, according to CruiseCritic.

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10. Nieuw Amsterdam

Cruise line: Holland America Line

CruiseCritic user review: "I was so happy that HAL has a menu that has vegan options in the MDR…The food was really good." - cruisingnewtoit

9. Enchantment of the Seas

Cruise line: Royal Caribbean International

CruiseCritic user review: "The food was delicious!!! So much to eat and the service in the dining room was outstanding!!" - Zzz top

8. Celebrity Infinity

Cruise line: Celebrity Cruises

CruiseCritic user review: "The food in Luminae was, as usual, top notch, and the waiter and assistant waiter were wonderful. They knew what our likes and dislikes were from the second day on." - Phxazzcruisers

7. Harmony of the Seas

Cruise line: Royal Caribbean International

CruiseCritic user review: "The food was great, and the variety of restaurant choices were amazing. The service in all the dining facilities was excellent." - anna1963

6. Celebrity Summit

Cruise line: Celebrity Cruises

CruiseCritic user review: "One of the best things about the ship was the food! Breakfast at the Oceanview Buffet offered tons of variety. While the overall menu didn't change, there were so many things to choose from that I never got bored." - LauraKKH

5. Allure of the Seas

Cruise line: Royal Caribbean International

CruiseCritic user review: "The food was delectable, the chef even came out to visit our table a few nights and that was a really nice touch." - Btrfly08

4. Celebrity Silhouette

Cruise line: Celebrity Cruises

CruiseCritic user review: "We have always been happy with the food on Celebrity, but the meals on Silhouette were the best I have ever had." - Sunnnie1

3. Celebrity Reflection

Cruise line: Celebrity Cruises

CruiseCritic user review: "We dined in Qsine twice - a must try for the uninitiated - great food, great service and such a unique experience." — pxy cda

2. Celebrity Eclipse

Cruise line: Celebrity Cruises

CruiseCritic user review: "The food in the Oceanview Cafe was excellent, something for everyone." - skip.brandy

1. Celebrity Equinox

Cruise line: Celebrity Cruises

CruiseCritic user review: "Murano was everyone's favorite restaurant. Both the food and service was so over the top we booked it twice." - Beachhead Sailor

Have you worked on a cruise ship? Do you have a story to share? Email this reporter at mmatousek@businessinsider.com.

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• Nordstrom's Anniversary Sale is one of the biggest savings events you'll see this summer. Shoppers can find brand new products at sale prices, all from top name brands and at discounted prices. 
• This year, the Anniversary Sale will run from July 19 to August 4. If you're a Nordstrom cardholder, you can shop the sale's early access deals as early as July 12. 
• We've sifted through tons of deals from the sale and cherry-picked 55 that we think you'll love.
• Whether you're looking for a specific purchase or just some inspiration, check out 55 of the best deals you can find at the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale below. 

Nordstrom's annual Anniversary Sale is finally here. In the world of all things fashion, beauty, and home, this is the sale of the season. If you're not familiar, the Anniversary Sale is Nordstrom's annual savings event where brand new arrivals are offered at seriously discounted prices. 

The Anniversary Sale opens to the public on July 19 — you can shop deals online starting at 9:30 a.m.

Nordstrom cardholders get early access and can shop all Anniversary products now. Early access deals will last until July 18, but the regular sale will last until August 4. If you have a Nordstrom's card, take advantage of the early access deals — it's a great chance to snag some great products before they sell out — otherwise, check out the savings as soon as you can. 

Having spent hours scouring the whole sale ourselves, we know that there's no doubt you'll be able to add some new pieces to not only your wardrobes, but also your beauty and grooming kits and home and kitchen setups— all from the top name brands and at discounted prices. 

Since there are thousands of items on sale sitewide, we hand-picked the 55 deals that, if nothing else, you'll find inspiration from. We've also included links to more deal roundups below if you want to take a deeper dive into any specific categories. 

If you prefer to jump straight to shopping the Anniversary Sale, here's where to go: 

• Men's deals
• Women's deals
• Beauty deals
• Home deals

Check out more Nordstrom Anniversary Sale coverage here:

• Nordstrom's Anniversary Sale is going on now through August 4 — here are the best deals to shop
• 30 men's clothing and accessory deals you can score major savings on during the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale
• 40 women's fashion and accessories deals you won't want to miss out on during the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale
• 30 fall boots you can save on during the Anniversary Sale
• 34 exclusive skin care and beauty deals you can only get during the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale
• 30 best home and kitchen deals from the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale you don't want to miss
• 30 of the best men's dress shoes and boots available during Nordstrom's Anniversary Sale
• 20 stylish pairs of sneakers you can get your hands on during the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale

Women's clothing

Shop all women's clothing deals here

• Sanctuary Wide Leg Cropped Pants, $65.90 (originally $99) [You save $33.10]
• Theory Wool & Cotton Blend Shift Dress, $262.90 (originally $395) [You save $132.10]
• Allsaints Abi Chiffon Assymetrical Tunic, $89.90 (originally $135) [You save $45.10]
• Spanx Faux Leather Leggings, $64.90 (originally $98) [You save $33.10]
• Eileen Fisher Round Neck Wool Sweater, $158.90 (originally $238) [You save $79.10]
• Good American High-Waist Ankle Skinny Jeans, $99.90 (originally $150) [You save $50.10]
• Veronica Beard Beacon Check Dickey Jacket, $434.90 (originally $650) [You save $215.10]

Women's shoes

Shop all women's shoe deals here

• Adidas Swift Run Sneaker, $63.90 (originally $85) [You save $21.10]
• La Canadienne Salem Waterproof Bootie, $299.90 (originally $474.95) [You save $175.05]
• Vince Jenaya Sport Platform Sandal, $149.90 (originally $225) [You save $75.10]
• Stuart Weitzman Darla Over the Knee Boot, $499.90 (originally $795)[You save $295.10]
• Paige Willa Studded Chelsea Boot, $249.90 (originally $375)[You save $125.10]
• Ugg Abies Perforated Slip-On Platform Sneaker, $64.90 (originally $99.95) [You save $35.05]
• Cole Haan Joanna Genuine Calf Hair Bootie, $124.90 (originally $190) [You save $65.10]

Women's bags and accessories

Shop all women's bag and accesory deals here

• Rebecca Minkoff Jody Convertible Leather Hobo Bag, $229.90 (originally $348) [You save $118.10]
• Shinola The Canfield Leather Strap 43mm Watch, $468.90 (originally $700) [You save $231.10]
• Argento Vivo Concave Hoop Earrings, $49.90 [You save $28.10] SOLD OUT
• Ray-Ban Erika 54mm Round Sunglasses, $94.90 (originally $143) [You save $48.10] SOLD OUT
• Madewell The Simple Crossbody Bag, $64.90 (originally $98) [You save $33.10] SOLD OUT
• Kate Spade Shirley Leather Slim Bifold Wallet, $72.90 (originally $110) [You save $37.10]

Beauty

Shop all beauty exclusives here

• Mario Badescu The Essentials Set, $23 (valued at $33) [You save $10]
• Drybar Brushin' & Crushin' Set, $165 (valued at $238) [You save $73]
• Jack Black Double Duty Home & Away Set, $50 (valued at $76) [You save $26]
• Kiehl's Jumbo Creme de Corps Bottle with Pump, $49 (valued at $96) [You save $47]
• Mac Full Size Lip Haul Set, $59.50 (valued at $108) [You save $48.50]
• Anastasia Beverly Hills Brow Duo, $25 (valued at $43)[You save $18]
• La Mer The Soothing Collection, $360 (valued at $475) [You save $115]

Men's clothing

Shop all men's clothing deals here

• Bonobos Summer Weight Slim Fit Stretch Chinos, $58.90 (originally $88) [You save $29.10]
• Theory Cosmos Regular Fit Henley, $54.90 (originally $85) [You save $30.10]
• Boss Trim Fit Check Dress Shirt, $89.90 (originally $138) [You save $48.10]
• AG Protege Straight Leg Jeans, $131.90 (originally $198) [You save $66.10]
• Hart Schaffner Marx New York Classic Fit Stretch Wool Suit, $464.90 (originally $695) [You save $230.10]
• Nike NSW Tech Jersey Sweatpants, $69.90 (originally $100) [You save $30.10]
• Patagonia Better Sweater Performance Slim Quarter-Zip Pullover, $85.90 (originally $119) [You save $33.10]

Men's shoes

Shop all men's shoe deals here

• Adidas SenseBoost Go Running Shoe, $89.90 (originally $119.95) [You save $30.95]
• Cole Haan Wakefield Grand Chelsea Boot, $139.90 (originally $240) [You save $100.10]
• To Boot New York Prospect Wingtip, $264.90 (originally $398) [You save $133.10]
• Sperry Gold Cup Authentic Boat Shoe, $106.90 (originally $160) [You save $53.10]
• Timberland Kendrick Waterproof Chukka Boot, $106.90 (originally $160) [You save $53.10]
• Greats Royale Sneaker, $119.90 (originally $179) [You save $59.10]
• Salvatore Ferragamo Tapas Bit Loafer, $441.90 (originally $660) [You save $218.10]

Men's accessories

Shop all men's accessory deals here

• Herschel Supply Co. Canvas Duffle Bag, $59.90 (originally $90) [You save $30.10]
• Magnanni Carbon Leather Belt, $99.90 (originally $150) [You save $50.10]
• Ray-Ban Justin Classic 54mm Sunglasses, $94.90 (originally $143) [You save $48.10]
• Movado Bold Bracelet Watch, $499.90 (originally $750) [You save $250.10]
• Eton Floral Silk Tie, $96.90 (originally $145) [You save $48.10]
• Tumi Alpha Bravo Reno Travel Kit, $99.90 (originally $150) [You save $50.10]

Home and kitchen

Shop all home and kitchen deals here

• Anthropologie Rosie Platter, $44.90 (originally $68) [You save $23.10]
• Marimekko Unikko Twin Quilt and Sham Set, $66.90 (originally $99.99) [You save $33.09]
• Giraffe at Home Luxe Faux Fur Throw, $185.90 (originally $278) [You save $92.10]
• Serene Home Supernova Electric Aromatherapy Diffuser, $45.90 (originally $69.99) [You save $29.09]
• Diptyque Travel Size Candles, set of 5, $55 (originally $75) [You save $20]
• Viski Summit 4-Piece Mixologist Barware Set, $42.90 (originally $65) [You save $22.10]
• Nordstrom at Home Hydrocotton Bath Sheet, $20.90 (originally $29) [You save $8.10]
• UGG Vista Mar Felted Wool Blanket, $57.90 (originally $78) [You save $20.10]

• The Nordstrom Anniversary Sale officially beings on July 19, but Nordstrom cardholders can gain early access from July 12 to July 18. Simply sign in and shop using your Nordstrom credit card.
• Shopping during the early-access sale rather than the public sale will give you first dibs on the best items in the sale. You won't have to worry about items being sold out or sizes being unavailable.
• Shoes are usually one of the first categories to sell out, so to help you get the styles, colors, and sizes you want, we rounded up the best dress shoe and boot deals.

Nordstrom's Anniversary Sale is finally here. As the store's biggest sale of the year, thousands of brand new items are marked down as if they were on clearance — so you can certainly expect them to start flying off of shelves.

Now through July 18, Nordstrom cardholders can gain early access to savings in categories like fashion, home, and beauty. From July 19 through August 4, the rest of the public will have access to the sale — and on August 5, the prices will go back up.

One of the first categories to sell out during the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale is footwear, so you don't want to wait until the final days of the sale to shop, as your size will likely be sold out. To help you shop for men's shoes and boots quickly, we rounded up 30 of the best pairs on sale, below.

Shop the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale now.

You can also check out other Nordstrom Anniversary Sale deals for each of the following categories.

• Men's deals
• Women's deals
• Beauty deals
• Home deals
• Kids deals

See our top 20 men's dress shoe and boot picks:

To Boot New York Brandon Cap Toe Oxford

To Boot New York Brandon Cap Toe Oxford, $263.90 (after sale $395) [You save $131.10]

Allen Edmonds Park Avenue Oxford

Allen Edmonds Park Avenue Oxford, $259.90 (after sale $395) [You save $135.10]

Cole Haan 2.ZERØGRAND Wingtip

Cole Haan 2.ZERØGRAND Wingtip, $159.90 (after sale $300) [You save $140.10]

Magnanni Marco Plain Toe Monk Shoe

Magnanni Marco Plain Toe Monk Shoe, $233.90 (after sale $350) [You save $116.10]

Timberland Kendrick Waterproof Chukka

Timberland Kendrick Waterproof Chukka, $106.90 (after sale $160) [You save $53.10]

Nordstrom Men's Shop Alton Chukka Boot

Nordstrom Men's Shop Alton Chukka Boot, $79.90 (after sale $124.95) [You save $45.05]

Cole Haan Warren Cap Toe Derby

Cole Haan Warren Cap Toe Derby, $129.90 (after sale $200) [You save $70.10]

Allen Edmonds McAllister Wingtip

Allen Edmonds McAllister Wingtip, $259.90 (after sale $395) [You save $135.10]

Magnanni Mundo Diversa Plain Toe Chukka Boot

Magnanni Mundo Diversa Plain Toe Chukka Boot, $249.90 (after sale $375) [You save $125.10]

ECCO Classic Moc II Venetian Loafer

ECCO Classic Moc II Venetian Loafer, $99.90 (after sale $149.95) [You save $50.05]

Cole Haan Wakefield Grand Chelsea Boot

Cole Haan Wakefield Grand Chelsea Boot, $139.90 (after sale $240) [You save $100.10]

Nordstrom Men's Shop Remy Monk Strap

Nordstrom Men's Shop Remy Monk Strap, $79.90 (after sale $124.95) [You save $45.05]

Allen Edmonds Higgins Mill Plain Toe

Allen Edmonds Higgins Mill Plain Toe, $259.90 (after sale $395) [You save $135.10]

Allen Edmonds Carlyle Plain Toe Oxford

Allen Edmonds Carlyle Plain Toe Oxford, $259.90 (after sale $395) [You save $135.10]

To Boot New York Shelby Chelsea Boot

To Boot New York Shelby Chelsea Boot, $264.90 (after sale $398) [You save $133.10]

Cole Haan Lovell 2 Loafer

Cole Haan Lovell 2 Loafer, $99.90 (after sale $160) [You save $60.10]

Magnanni Ryan Double Monk Strap

Magnanni Ryan Double Monk Strap, $263.90 (after sale $395) [You save $131.10]

Cole Haan Harrison Grand Penny Loafer

Cole Haan Harrison Grand Penny Loafer, $139.90 (after sale $220) [You save $80.10]

Johnston & Murphy Campbell Wingtip

Johnston & Murphy Campbell Wingtip, $129.90 (after sale $198) [You save $68.10]

Salvatore Ferragamo Tapas Bit Loafer

Salvatore Ferragamo Tapas Bit Loafer, $441.90 (after sale $660) [You save $218.10]

• Menswear startup Bonobos is one of many retailers having a major sale at the same time as Prime Day.
• Now through July 16, you can save 30% on everything sitewide with the promo code "FITSALE " at checkout.
• We rounded up 15 of our favorite items on sale, below.
• Visit Business Insider Coupons for more up-to-date deals and sales at Bonobos.

Prime Day may have started out as an Amazon-specific savings event, but its impact on the retail landscape as a whole has essentially culminated in a mid-year Black Friday with tons of other retailers launching sales of their own.

Just about anything you could possibly need or want will be on sale, but those who are interested in deals on menswear specifically should head over to Bonobos.

Now through July 16, you can save 30% on everything sitewide by using the promo code "FITSALE" at checkout. Regardless of what you decide to buy, whether it's a brand new summer arrival or an already reduced sale item, you'll save big. 

The sale includes everything from workwear essentials like dress shirts, dress pants, chinos, and suits to more casual pieces like jeans, shorts, T-shirts, swimwear, and activewear. 

To give you an idea of the plethora of great deals going on, we rounded up 15 of our favorite styles.

Shop the Bonobos sale now.

Bonobos Relaxed Fit Camp Collar Shirt

Bonobos Relaxed Fit Camp Collar Shirt, $54.60 (originally $98) [You save $43.40]

Bonobos Short Sleeve Popover

Bonobos Short Sleeve Popover, $54.60 (originally $98) [You save $43.40]

Bonobos Riviera Short Sleeve Shirt

Bonobos Riviera Short Sleeve Shirt, $47.60 (originally $88) [You save $40.4]

Bonobos French Terry Crew Neck

Bonobos French Terry Crew Neck, $68.60 (originally $98) [You save $29.40]

Bonobos M-Flex Golf Polo

Bonobos M-Flex Golf Polo, $40.60 (originally $68) [You save $27.40]

Bonobos Coach's Jacket

Bonobos Coach's Jacket, $47.60 (originally $168) [You save $120.40]

Bonobos Windbreaker

Bonobos Windbreaker, $103.60 (originally $198) [You save $94.40]

Bonobos Stretch Washed Chino Shorts

Bonobos Stretch Washed Chino Shorts, $40.60 (originally $68) [You save $27.40]

Bonobos Core Shorts

Bonobos Core Shorts, $33.60 (originally $58) [You save $24.40]

Bonobos Banzai E-Waist Trunks

Bonobos Banzai E-Waist Trunks, $40.60 (originally $68) [You save $27.40]

Bonobos Stretch Washed Chinos

Bonobos Stretch Washed Chinos, $47.60 (originally $88) [You save $40.4]

Bonobos Italian Stretch Wool Dress Pants

Bonobos Italian Stretch Wool Dress Pants, $124.60 (originally $198) [You save $73.40]

Bonobos Stretch Lightweight Jeans

Stretch Lightweight Jeans, $47.60 (originally $88) [You save $40.40]

Bonobos Daily Grind Suit

Bonobos Daily Grind Suit, $280 (originally $400) [You save $120]

Bonobos Capstone Italian Wool Tuxedo

Bonobos Capstone Italian Wool Tuxedo, $574 (originally $900) [You save $326]

• Prime Day 2019 won't officially begin until July 15, but Amazon has already announced some of the deals it'll offer on its own devices.
• Starting on July 15, Amazon's family of Echo devices will be on sale. The Echo speaker will be $49.99 (originally $99.99).
• See the rest of the Echo deals below, with short descriptions of what each one does.
• Check out our list of the best Prime Day 2019 deals across all categories.

Prime Day is nearly upon us. Though there are plenty of early deals you can already shop, there are a few worth holding out on, including Amazon's own Echo devices. 

Right now, the only Echo deal you can shop early is the Echo Input (now $14.99, originally $34.99), which is an accessory that essentially adds Alexa to any speaker via audio cable or Bluetooth.

You'll have to wait until July 15 to shop the rest of the Echo devices, but Amazon did release information about what the Echo deals will be for Prime Day 2019. You can find them listed below. 

• Echo, $49.99(originally $99.99) [You save $50]: All the functionalities of the Echo Dot, but with room-filling dual speakers.
• Echo Plus, $109.99 (originally $149.99) [You save $40]: A taller Echo, with a built-in hub to help you easily set up other smart home devices. Now with stronger bass and clearer sound, powered by Dolby play 360° audio.
• Echo Show, $159.99(originally $229.99) [You save $70]: Combines the speaker quality of the Echo and Echo Plus with the visual capabilities of the Echo Spot. Now with a larger (10") HD display and eight mic array.
• Echo Dot Kids, $44.99(originally $69.99) [You save $25]: Features a kid-friendly version of Alexa, parental controls, and a year of FreeTime Unlimited (Amazon's educational content subscription).
• Echo Input, $14.99 (originally $34.99) [You save $20]: Adds Alexa to any speaker via audio cable or Bluetooth.

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• If you're looking to spruce up your space this summer, you might want to check out the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale. 
• The annual savings event includes thousands of deals on new arrivals across all categories. This year, the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale will run from July 19 to August 4. Nordstrom cardholders can shop early access deals as soon as July 12.
• Keep reading for 29 of the best home and kitchen deals you won't want to miss at Nordstrom's Anniversary Sale this summer.

The Nordstrom Anniversary Sale is a major shopping holiday in July with deals on pretty much everything, from women's boots to beauty and skin-care products to home goods.

This year, the Anniversary Sale will run from July 19 to August 4. If you're a Nordstrom cardholder you can get early access to deals as early as July 12. As always, we'll be plucking the best deals from the thousands so you can spend more time shopping things you love and less time agitated and clicking through pages and pages of results. 

While the sale is especially noteworthy for its mountain of brand-new clothing and shoes, there are also ample deals on home and kitchen products to be had — and true to the Nordstrom aesthetic, they typically look much nicer than the price suggests.

You can even buy online and pick up in store if you'd rather not wait for shipping.

Check out the deals on thousands of items in the following categories:

• Men's deals
• Women's deals
• Beauty deals
• Home deals
• Kids deals

Below are 29 of the best home and kitchen deals included in the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale.

Barefoot Dreams Throw Blanket

Barefoot Dreams Throw Blanket, $96.90 (after sale $147)[You save $50.10]

Anthropologie Iridescent Lagoon Candle

Anthropologie Iridescent Lagoon Candle, $22.90 (after sale $35)[You save $12.10]

The White Company Reversible Queen Mattress Topper

The White Company Reversible Queen Mattress Topper, $185.90 (after sale $249)[You save $63.10]

Diptyque Set of 5 Travel Size Candles

Diptyque Set of 5 Travel Size Candles, $55 (after sale $75)[You save $20]

Serene Home Supernova Electric Aromatherapy Diffuser

Serene Home Supernova Electric Aromatherapy Diffuser, $45.90 (after sale $69.99)[You save $24.09]

Peri Home Chenille Lattice Queen Comforter Set

Peri Home Chenille Lattice Queen Comforter Set, $86.90 (after sale $129.99)[You save $43.09]

Hydro Flask 32-Ounce Wide Mouth Bottle

Hydro Flask 32-Ounce Wide Mouth Bottle, $29.90 (after sale $44.95)[You save $15.05]

Nest Bamboo and Grapefruit Reed Diffuser Duo

Nest Bamboo and Grapefruit Reed Diffuser Duo, $58 (after sale $96)[You save $38]

Nordstrom Round Marble and Acacia Wood Serving Board

Nordstrom Round Marble and Acacia Wood Serving Board, $49.90 (after sale $79)[You save $29.10]

Nordstrom Cheese Knife Set

Nordstrom Cheese Knife Set, $28.90 (after sale $39)[You save $10.10]

Nordstrom Wine Rack

Nordstrom Wine Rack, $29.90 (after sale $49)[You save $19.10]

The White Company 4x6 Fine Silver Plated Picture Frame

The White Company 4x6 Fine Silver Plated Picture Frame, $35.90 (after sale $49)[You save $13.10]

Nordstrom Faux Mink Fur Slumber Bag

Nordstrom Faux Mink Fur Slumber Bag, $132.90 (after sale $199)[You save $66.10]

Anthropologie Attingham Measuring Cups

Anthropologie Attingham Measuring Cups, $17.90 (after sale $28)[You save $10.10]

Nordstrom Organic Cotton Rib Bath Towel

Nordstrom Organic Cotton Rib Bath Towel, $20.90 (after sale $29)[You save $8.10]

Nordstrom Large Wood Serving Bowl

Nordstrom Large Wood Serving Bowl, $45.90 (after sale $65)[You save $19.10]

Nordstrom Chevron Luggage Set

Nordstrom Chevron Luggage Set, $199.90 (after sale $299)[You save $99.10]

The White Company Queen Luxury Savoy Duvet Cover

The White Company Queen Luxury Savoy Duvet Cover, $125.90 (after sale $169)[You save $43.10]

Anthropologie Rosie Platter

Anthropologie Rosie Platter, $44.90 (after sale $68)[You save $23.10]

Ugg Bliss Pillow

Ugg Bliss Pillow, $35.90 (after sale $49)[You save $13.10]

Jo Malone London Travel Candle Collection

Jo Malone London Travel Candle Collection, $76 (after sale $108)[You save $32]

Marimekko Unikko Twin Quilt and Sham Set

Marimekko Unikko Twin Quilt and Sham Set, $66.90 (after sale $99.99)[You save $33.09]

Cathy's Concepts Cheers Champagne Flutes

Cathy's Concepts Cheers Champagne Flutes, $49.90 (after sale $75)[You save $25.10]

Herschel Supply Co. Small Trade Rolling Suitcase

Herschel Supply Co. Small Trade Rolling Suitcase, $126.90 (after sale $190)[You save $63.10]

Cathy's Concepts Monogram Decanter Set

Cathy's Concepts Monogram Decanter Set, $55.90 (after sale $84)[You save $28.10]

Jaipur 6x9 Lynne Rug

Jaipur 6x9 Lynne Rug, $396.90 (after sale $529.99)[You save $133.09]

Pendleton Serrado Throw Blanket

Pendleton Serrado Throw Blanket, $73.90 (after sale $99.50)[You save $25.60]

Tumi Alpha Bravo Reno Travel Kit

Tumi Alpha Bravo Reno Travel Kit, $99.90 (after sale $150) [You save $50.10]

Ugg Bliss Fuzzy Throw

Ugg Bliss Fuzzy Throw, $69.90 (after sale $98)[You save $28.10]