The Labor Day Sale Trap Labor Day sales have become an ingrained tradition in consumer culture, promising deep discounts on everything from patio furniture to running shoes.
Amazon is at the forefront of this year's sales, launching its own campaign well ahead of the actual holiday weekend.
But beneath the surface of these deals lies a more nuanced reality: one that speaks to the complexities of consumerism and our relationship with technology. This year's Labor Day sales are notable for their ubiquity.