Category: Shopping

Are you aware of the glory and splendor of open deals? Those items that, when the customer returns them in near-perfect condition, retailers can’t put […]

2022 has been a tough year for the average consumer’s wallet. The US Bureau of Labor Statistics reports that the US has experienced an 8.3% […]

The Bureau of Labor Statistics Consumer Price Index for April 2022 shows a 0.3% month-on-month increase in commodity prices, bringing all commodities up to a […]

This time of year, yard sales and flea markets are in full swing. Not only do they offer the opportunity to pick up a lot […]

As inflation continues to skyrocket, even people who once floated through grocers and general stores without paying much attention to things like “unit cost” and […]

If you’re looking for an online version of a yard sale, chances are Facebook Marketplace has been your hub in recent years. But the competition […]

Buying stuff can be fun, but the capitalist assumption of branding also makes it pretty stressful. Our stores and online platforms are filled with brands […]

I love knitting, sewing and doing different crafts. So for a long time I was a big fan of the Jo-Ann flyers that came in […]

Due to labor shortages, current supply chain issues, devastating winter weather, and various reviews , you may have found that some of your popular products […]

For a while, I refrained from getting an Amazon Prime membership. Imagining myself a prodigy planning ahead, I didn’t see the need to pay $100 […]

With widespread shipping issues and the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic (again), the 2021 holiday shopping season was not without its challenges. Online retailers have […]

Traditionally, retail stores can get big discounts on items left over from the holiday shopping season about a week after Christmas. Stores were eager to […]

It’s that time of year again – the search results are full of articles like “X Best Gift Ideas for Y”. And it looks like […]

Given that this is one of the few things that is not impacted by supply chain issues, you might want to consider gifting friends and […]

The COVID-19 pandemic prevailed last winter and also at the end of the 2019 season. This meant that many people spent a lot of time […]

A recent study found that 50% of people with flexible expense accounts (FSA) do not have a clear understanding of the details of what is […]

A recent study found that people spend an average of $ 276 a month on impulse purchases, and that most people love what they buy. […]

You don’t have to wait for Black Friday to get the best deal – and this year in particular, you might not want to wait […]

What’s in a brand name? Wouldn’t a product by any other name taste so sweet, salty, or rich in mayonnaise? Last week, inspired by my […]

I am not a pensioner, although I am fastidious, I do not like noisy restaurants and sometimes grumble when I get out of my chairs. […]

Although car rental prices have dropped slightly since the summer, we have not yet made our way out of the woods. Last month, the rates […]

Is your closet chock full of things you no longer wear? Maybe your shelves are overflowing with knick-knacks that seemed like a good idea at […]

Even years later, as a world-weary adult, I can vividly remember the thrill of getting a full-size chocolate bar as a Halloween treat. The households […]

Further proof that nature heals: The Taco Bell breakfast menu has returned to most restaurants after it was phased out for most of the pandemic. […]

It appears that people using ad-streaming TV support are split in half – 49% of subscribers said they were “very happy” with it in a […]

You can pay for coffee this Wednesday, but today is National Coffee Day, so why would you do that? Plenty of food retailers give out […]

In a pandemic era, it’s easy to forget about another important vaccine – the flu vaccine. While 2020 is over for us, health experts suggest […]

If you had your StubHub tickets canceled at the start of the pandemic, you are now eligible for a full refund. Although the company suddenly […]

Due to the supply chain problems associated with the pandemic, you should expect fewer bargains and depletion of stocks when you shop this year. But […]

Filing a customer complaint is a hassle in itself, but it is compounded by all the obstacles businesses can put in your path, such as […]

Shopping means putting on your outerwear, going out and finding the things you want in retail stores. But now shopping isn’t so much an event […]

Most people buy and store cryptocurrencies in the hope that one day it will replace fiat currencies and therefore become more valuable. However, according to […]

We all know that poorly written online reviews are of no use to anyone other than the people who type them angrily. But from time […]

Retailers are increasingly accepting cryptocurrency for physical goods, but did you know you can spend cryptocurrency on ephemeral events like travel? As more cryptocurrency holders […]

When you share the same Amazon account with a partner and / or kids, it can be quite difficult to surprise purchases. Amazon tracks your […]

Gyms have a terrible reputation for not actually canceling your gym membership, so what do you do if they ignore your cancellation emails and keep […]

Most consumers subscribe to subscription boxes for convenience, economy, or the thrill of discovery , but they also underestimate the cost of their subscriptions in […]

The cost of pre-school purchases will rise by about 8% this year, but you can offset that cost by purchasing school supplies during your “tax […]

Welcome parents, looks like you’ll need to leave even more room for school supplies in your budget this year: According to the National Retail Federation […]