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Colleges Targeted With Big Name Pop-up Stores
By Alison Go -
The Paper Trail
- August 28, 2008
Victoria's Secret and Kiehl's sell their wares at temporary spots on campus.
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Stores Tempt Shoppers With Labor Day Sales
By Kimberly Palmer -
Money & Business
- August 28, 2008
Retailers offer bigger-than-usual discounts.
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Labor Day Shoppers Get More Web 2.0 Treatment
By David LaGesse -
Dave's Download
- August 27, 2008
Online games, virtual boutiques largely build brand awareness.
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Best Buy's Policy Snares Customer With New TV
By Kimberly Palmer -
Alpha Consumer
- August 27, 2008
Shoppers who carry home their own products are responsible for any damage.
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Recession Shopping Can Make Us Unintentionally Greener
By Maura Judkis -
Fresh Greens
- August 26, 2008
What environmentally unfriendly products are you doing without?
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How Online Shopping Is Like Pixar’s "WALL-E"
By Matthew Bandyk -
Risky Business
- August 19, 2008
Virtual shopping mall could be next big thing in online retail. But is that a good thing?
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How to Overcome Shopping Addiction
By Kimberly Palmer -
Alpha Consumer
- August 13, 2008
A recovering shopaholic explains how she became a responsible spender.
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Video: How to Save Online
By Kimberly Palmer -
Alpha Consumer
- August 8, 2008
Pay as little as possible for electronics and groceries.
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The End of Credit Card Consumerism
By Kimberly Palmer -
Money & Business
- August 8, 2008
A new frugality could remake the U.S. economy—and American life.
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Three Top Coupon Websites
By Kimberly Palmer -
Alpha Consumer
- August 7, 2008
Get free shipping and other discounts without leaving your house.
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Addicted to Shopping
By Kimberly Palmer -
Alpha Consumer
- July 28, 2008
Some consumers can't cut back, even when they should.
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8 Great Senior Discounts
By Emily Brandon -
Money & Business
- July 18, 2008
Ask for money-saving deals at these establishments.
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Senior Discounts Aren't Always the Best Deals for Retirees
By Emily Brandon -
Money & Business
- July 18, 2008
Here's how to get the best prices in 4 key areas.
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3 Ways to Be a Smarter Shopper
By Kimberly Palmer -
Alpha Consumer
- July 17, 2008
Marketing expert suggests carrying a timer to the mall.
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Video: Grocery Shopping on a Budget
By Kimberly Palmer -
Alpha Consumer
- June 20, 2008
Eggs, beans, and certain types of fish are smart buys.
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Buying Drugs Abroad? Watch Out
By Michelle Andrews -
On Health and Money
- May 22, 2008
The savings can be dramatic, but it's easy to make a mistake.
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Good as New
Money & Business
- May 13, 2008
Whether it's the love of a bargain or the shaky economy, shoppers are flocking to resale shops.
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Podcast: Why We Shop
By Kimberly Palmer -
Alpha Consumer
- May 13, 2008
A consumer psychologist explains what makes us buy too much and how to stop.
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The $2,000 Kiss
By Kimberly Palmer -
Alpha Consumer
- May 9, 2008
A relationship expert argues that expressing affection can replace shopping.
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Pamela Paul on Buying vs. Parenting
By Nancy Shute -
On Parenting
- April 28, 2008
The author of 'Parenting Inc.' thinks that marketing to Mom and Dad goes way too far.
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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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Judging Shoppers by Their Lists
By Kimberly Palmer -
Alpha Consumer
- April 10, 2008
A new book imagines the lives of consumers based on what groceries they buy.
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Negotiating With the Big Boys
By Kimberly Palmer -
Alpha Consumer
- March 24, 2008
Even large retailers offer wiggle room on prices.
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Nutritional Labeling Gets More Sophisticated
By Matthew Shulman -
Health
- March 14, 2008
Supermarkets are deploying new nutrition-rating systems to help shoppers decide what goes in the cart.
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Chatty Grocery Store Clerks?
By Kimberly Palmer -
Alpha Consumer
- March 10, 2008
Trader Joe’s thinks shoppers want to discuss pop culture while they pick up dinner.
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