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'Showrooming' Is the Shopping Wave of the Future

Drew Weisholtz — Thu, 06 Jun 2013 18:11:44 +0000

Showrooming is a trend that continues to cause traditional brick and mortar stores problems. For those of you in the dark, showrooming is when someone goes to a store to test or look at a product before buying it online. It’s a practice that really gained attention during this past holiday shopping season and shows [...]

Shopping Poll

Ian Delap — Thu, 11 Apr 2013 21:06:42 +0000

Everybody enjoys shopping, at least to some extent. There is a certain brand of satisfaction that comes with buying yourself something that you want. Technology has made it easier to shop with out leaving the house. Some still prefer the method of going out to shop. Where do you do your shopping?

Shopping During a Sale May Make You Lose Your Mind [POLL]

Mike Adams — Wed, 15 Aug 2012 18:00:15 +0000

Most of us have had shopping experiences at major sales events that would have been emotionally easier to handle with a steady Thorazine drip...

How Much You Weigh Could Be Tied to Where You Shop

Shauna Wright — Fri, 22 Jun 2012 14:34:35 +0000

If you’re one of the millions of Americans who struggle with obesity, part of the problem may lie in where you grocery shop. A new study found people who frequent lower-cost supermarkets tend to be heavier than those who shop at pricier stores.

Are Store Owners to Blame for the Crowds of Shoppers?

Kathy Landin — Tue, 20 Dec 2011 17:00:56 +0000

When you think of holiday shopping, the least enjoyable is getting bumped by crowds of people, right? Brett A.S. Martin, a professor at Queensland University of Technology Business School in Australia, definitely knows this, since he believes congestion is actually caused by store owners filling their aisles to the brim with as many products as possible.

'My Ugly Christmas Sweater' Turns Bad Gifts Into High Fashion [VIDEO]

Don Deane — Thu, 08 Dec 2011 17:06:49 +0000

Most of us wouldn’t be caught dead in a garish Christmas sweater. But one woman in Vermont specializes in making ugly Christmas pullovers. As far as she’s concerned, the uglier the better. Anne Marie Blackman of My Ugly Christmas Sweater makes her hideous Christmas creations by embellishing pre-worn sweaters with things like fringe, bells and [...]

What Will It Take to Get Holiday Shoppers to Buy More? Discounts? Maybe

Shauna Wright — Wed, 07 Dec 2011 15:00:37 +0000

Since a new survey shows more than a third of Americans have already finished their holiday buying, analysts say retailers need to cut prices to the bone if they want people to keep shopping. About 32 percent of the 1,000 people surveyed by America’s Research Group said they finished a majority of their Christmas shopping [...]

5 Things You Shouldn't Buy on Black Friday

Shauna Wright — Tue, 22 Nov 2011 19:00:00 +0000

leejordan / stampendous / bcinfrance / pedrokwezi / anthonydecosta, Flickr Savvy buyers know Black Friday can be one of the best days of the year to find terrific bargains, but not all items are such great deals. In order to better your experience on that infamous shopping day, here are some things you may want [...]

Florida Woman Shows How Excited She Is for Best Buy's Black Friday Sale [VIDEO]

Shauna Wright — Fri, 18 Nov 2011 17:59:10 +0000

Some stores have made headlines this week for opening their doors to Black Friday shoppers on Thanksgiving night instead of the following day, but for one young Florida woman, even that’s not early enough.

Washington DC Is the Most Shopaholic City in the Nation

Jeremy Taylor — Tue, 08 Nov 2011 16:51:37 +0000

Nobody would ever call Washington DC a fashion epicenter, but our nation’s capital happens to be the place were folks spend the most money on clothes, shoes and other wear. The average DC resident shells out $263 a month on these items, according to an analysis of government and private data by Bundle.com. Residents of Arlington, VA, [...]

Casper's Super Garage Sale – Saturday, March 12th

Rick Darcy — Wed, 02 Mar 2011 21:00:27 +0000

Who likes a great bargain? Of course we all do!! That’s why you should make sure you get out of bed early and take advantage of Casper’s Super Garage Sale on Sat. March 12th.

With 78 different garage sales under one roof, there is sure to be ton

Last-Minute Christmas Shopping Tips

Tom McCarthy — Mon, 20 Dec 2010 19:07:22 +0000

Are you a deadline-motivated-achiever, like me? Procrastinated on your holiday shopping? Trying to figure out how to pull it all off between now and Christmas? Here are several ideas.

Do You Shop Online Often? Want To Save On Shipping Cost?

Jon Michaels — Thu, 02 Dec 2010 03:11:18 +0000

Free shipping day is coming December 17th. If you plan on doing a majority of you Holiday shopping online, hopefully this while help you save! Happy Holidays to everyone!