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Why Car Dealers Steer You Away From the Web
By Rick Newman -
FlowChart
- April 17, 2008
High-pressure sales tactics still work. Here's how to resist them.
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Men Spend, Women Return
By Kimberly Palmer -
Alpha Consumer
- March 14, 2008
Retailers outline gender differences when it comes to shopping.
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EBay’s Marital Problems
By Kimberly Palmer -
Alpha Consumer
- March 10, 2008
Blogger says online sellers and company management could use some counseling.
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The eBay Debate Continues
By Kimberly Palmer -
Alpha Consumer
- February 26, 2008
Frustrated sellers turn to alternate venues.
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Online Counterfeiters Gain Strength
By Kimberly Palmer -
Money & Business
- February 25, 2008
'Cybersquatters' mimic familiar brands' domain names for profit—and sometimes fraud.
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Boycotting eBay? Here Are Three Alternatives
By Kimberly Palmer -
Money & Business
- February 11, 2008
Users protesting fee changes need not stop selling altogether.
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Retrevo Helps With Tech Shopping
By David LaGesse -
Dave's Download
- February 5, 2008
This search site finds and organizes info on products, including buying guides and data.
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Good (or Bad) News for eBay Sellers
By Kimberly Palmer -
Alpha Consumer
- January 30, 2008
A change in listing and commission fees may be more of a help to heavy users of the auction site.
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Online Shopping Raises Ethical Dilemma
By Kimberly Palmer -
Alpha Consumer
- December 13, 2007
When consumers browse in person and buy online, local bookstores suffer.
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When Packages Left on Doorsteps Disappear
By Kimberly Palmer -
Alpha Consumer
- December 12, 2007
Retailers vary in how they handle theft. Customers may not be protected.
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CompUSA's Shutdown and a Little Nostalgia
By David LaGesse -
Dave's Download
- December 10, 2007
The chain began as SoftWarehouse, where the hands-on help and advice were tops.
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Wii-Tracking Sites Hope to Outlast the Fad
By David LaGesse -
Dave's Download
- December 7, 2007
iTrackr will expand to other products and let consumers confab via cellphone.
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Shop Online for Everything
By Kimberly Palmer -
Money & Business
- December 5, 2007
If you're still waiting in line at the grocery store or the mall, it's time to start shopping online.
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Facebook Does an About-Face
By Kimberly Palmer -
Alpha Consumer
- November 30, 2007
Users' protests lead the social networking site to change its advertising program.
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Consumers Cry All the Way to the Mall
By James Pethokoukis -
Capital Commerce
- November 28, 2007
Americans worry and worry, but they also keep spending and spending.
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Cyber Monday Follows Black Friday
By David LaGesse -
Dave's Download
- November 26, 2007
Internet usage always jumps when we return to work, and the same was true for online shopping.
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Facebook Users Complain About Privacy
By Kimberly Palmer -
Alpha Consumer
- November 26, 2007
The networking site alerts friends about online purchases, often without users' knowledge.
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Where to Find the Best Deals
By Kimberly Palmer -
Alpha Consumer
- November 21, 2007
Your guide to Black Friday and Cyber Monday, plus gift ideas.
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How to Shop Like an Expert
By Kimberly Palmer -
Alpha Consumer
- November 20, 2007
A consumer psychologist shares her secrets about holiday spending and more.
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As Black Friday Nears, Online Consumers Beware
News Desk
- November 19, 2007
For readers who prefer the serenity of shopping online to braving the lines this Black Friday, U.S.
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Holiday Shopping Attracts Frauds
By Kimberly Palmer -
Alpha Consumer
- November 19, 2007
For a tranquil buying experience, click away online, but do it carefully.
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Do You See What I See?
Money & Business
- October 16, 2007
Customers have all sorts of say in your company these days so why not let them customize your site?
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Staying Safe While Shopping Online
By Kimberly Palmer -
Alpha Consumer
- October 9, 2007
A few simple precautions help turn the Internet into a safe shopping zone.
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Students Head Online for Books While Bookstores Hold On for Dear Life
By Alison Go -
The Paper Trail
- August 24, 2007
Yes, we know, textbooks are expensive, but that long series of tubes (otherwise known as the Internet) may (or may not) ease the pain on your pocketbooks. Netflix-style textbook rentals and e-books have quietly grown in popularity, despite doubts (many from bookstore owners) that the money saved from these online services really exists once you factor in buybacks.
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