Meet the USA TODAY Shopping team of editors, writers, deal hunters
We’re the editors, writers and deal experts who track trends, discover deals and uncover the smartest buys—so you don’t have to.
Kasey Caminiti- USA TODAY Shopping is a team of experienced editors and writers dedicated to helping readers find the best products and deals.
- The team covers a wide range of topics including Amazon deals, beauty, fashion, tech, sports, and entertainment.
- Recommendations are based on research, first-hand experience, and an understanding of consumer trends.
At USA TODAY Shopping, we believe smart shopping starts with trust. Our team of experienced editors, writers, producers and shoppers is dedicated to helping readers find the best products, biggest deals and smartest buys without the guesswork.
We cover everything from trending Amazon deals and seasonal sales to buzzy beauty launches, fashion collabs, cookware upgrades, tech essentials and live events across sports, music and beyond. Every recommendation is rooted in research, first-hand experience, shopping trends and an understanding of what our readers actually want.
Basically, we do the scrolling, comparing and deal‑tracking so you don’t have to.
Who is the USA TODAY Shopping team?
The USA TODAY Shopping team is made up of experienced commerce editors, journalists, sports enthusiasts, digital creatives and deal hunters who spend their days covering consumer trends, discovering new products, tracking prices and uncovering the smartest buys across fashion, beauty, home and outdoors, gift guides, streaming, sports and entertainment.
Below, meet the people behind the shopping guides:
Kasey Caminiti leads the USA TODAY Shopping team, overseeing editorial direction to ensure we help readers make confident purchasing decisions—from everyday essentials to big‑ticket upgrades. With more than a decade of experience, Kasey's work has been published in DuJour Magazine, Forbes Vetted, BestProducts.com and Vogue.com. Since joining USA TODAY in 2021, the New York native has been a go-to shopping guru for beauty, holiday gifts, tech gadgets, camping essentials and more.When she's not hunting down secret sales for readers or discovering the newest trend, Kasey is busy taking too many photos of her adorable dogs, Rufio and Ace. This one time, she crowd surfed through a Blink-182 concert four times.→ More shopping coverage from Kasey Caminiti
Dylan Reffe works with many areas of the larger USA TODAY Co. family, finding ways to spotlight relevant products for a wider audience. Depending on the day, Dylan is a writer, editor, strategist, planner, manager and more. Before USA TODAY, Dylan worked for the Detroit Lions and DetroitLions.com for six years and COINCIDENTALLY left right as the team started to win.
In his free time, Dylan coaches tennis, enjoys board games, loves discussing the latest TV show/movie, and occasionally dabbles in the sports betting world. Dylan was born and raised in Washington, D.C. and, despite claiming to be a true Washingtonian, now lives just outside the city.
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With over five years of experience in the publishing space, Kyley Warren has become an expert on all things shopping, having previously worked with POPSUGAR and Entertainment Tonight.When she's not aimlessly browsing through Amazon's bestsellers page, you'll likely find Kyley baking her way through a Martha Stewart cookbook, plotting her next trip abroad or watching old Nora Ephron movies with her cats—because it's all about balance!
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Rachel Cortez has a proven track record of curating and optimizing high-quality, savvy shopping content. Passionate about helping consumers find the best savings, Rachel is dedicated to driving value through innovative and user-centric content.
In her free time, Rachel enjoys traveling, staying up-to-date with trends on social media, watching TV shows and movies, and indulging in a bit of shopping.
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Before joining USA TODAY Shopping, Trisha Easto worked in digital content for McClatchy and USA TODAY, primarily covering sports, and previously served as a broadcast news producer. Her work has earned two Edward R. Murrow awards, recognizing excellence in journalism.
When she's not writing about streaming sports and shopping deals, Easto holds a Master's Degree in Sports Journalism from Arizona State University and teaches Communication and Journalism courses in her spare time.
Outside of work, she is a military spouse and a mom, roles that shape her practical, value-driven approach to shopping and consumer coverage. She loves her three adorable animals (two dogs and a cat), enjoying country music and cooking.
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With a sharp eye for trends and timing, David Hoffman helps readers navigate where to buy, when to shop and how to get the best value—whether they’re scoring last‑minute game tickets or tracking the biggest deal days of the year.
Before joining USA TODAY Shopping, David worked as a motorsports reporter and social media manager for Speed Sport, where he covered racing events, managed digital storytelling and built audience engagement across platforms. That background informs his current work, blending real‑time reporting instincts with commerce expertise to deliver timely, high‑interest shopping content.
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Before joining the USA TODAY Shopping team, Jessica Moore worked for Tegna at WXIA in Atlanta and WBIR in Knoxville, Tennessee, for six years.In her free time, Jessica enjoys reading, traveling, watching reality TV shows (especially on Bravo) and going on walks with her Corgi, Luna. Jessica is originally from Chattanooga, Tennessee and currently resides in Atlanta. Go Braves!
→ More shopping coverage from Jessica Moore
Clarissa Shine is an e‑commerce specialist on the USA TODAY Shopping team and manages the USA TODAY Store, the official destination for USA TODAY‑branded merchandise and curated products. In her role, Clarissa oversees product selection, store strategy and day‑to‑day operations, ensuring the shop reflects the brand’s editorial standards while offering items readers genuinely want to buy.
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What you’ll find from USA TODAY Shopping
We publish daily content designed to help our readers shop smarter, including:
🔥 Today's best Amazon deals worth shopping (Check out our Amazon storefront for more curated deals)
🎟️ Concerts, music festivals, theater and live sporting event tickets
🥘 13 meal kit delivery services and health plan deals
🎁 Gift guides and seasonal shopping
🐶 Most popular dog food delivery deals
💸 Active coupon codes to use this week
💊 Supplements to take while on a Zepbound weight loss journey
📺 Streaming bundles and streaming service guides:Disney+, Sling TV, Peacock, ESPN Unlimited, Prime Video, Paramount+, Hulu + Live TV
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