Saturday, September 6, 2008

shopping

Colleges Targeted With Big Name Pop-up Stores

Victoria's Secret and Kiehl's sell their wares at temporary spots on campus. more >>

Stores Tempt Shoppers With Labor Day Sales

Retailers offer bigger-than-usual discounts. more >>

Labor Day Shoppers Get More Web 2.0 Treatment

Online games, virtual boutiques largely build brand awareness. more >>

Best Buy's Policy Snares Customer With New TV

Shoppers who carry home their own products are responsible for any damage. more >>

Recession Shopping Can Make Us Unintentionally Greener

What environmentally unfriendly products are you doing without? more >>

How Online Shopping Is Like Pixar’s "WALL-E"

Virtual shopping mall could be next big thing in online retail. But is that a good thing? more >>

How to Overcome Shopping Addiction

A recovering shopaholic explains how she became a responsible spender. more >>

Video: How to Save Online

Pay as little as possible for electronics and groceries. more >>

The End of Credit Card Consumerism

A new frugality could remake the U.S. economy—and American life. more >>

Three Top Coupon Websites

Get free shipping and other discounts without leaving your house. more >>

Addicted to Shopping

Some consumers can't cut back, even when they should. more >>

8 Great Senior Discounts

Ask for money-saving deals at these establishments. more >>

Senior Discounts Aren't Always the Best Deals for Retirees

Here's how to get the best prices in 4 key areas. more >>

3 Ways to Be a Smarter Shopper

Marketing expert suggests carrying a timer to the mall. more >>

Video: Grocery Shopping on a Budget

Eggs, beans, and certain types of fish are smart buys. more >>

Buying Drugs Abroad? Watch Out

The savings can be dramatic, but it's easy to make a mistake. more >>

Good as New

Whether it's the love of a bargain or the shaky economy, shoppers are flocking to resale shops. more >>

Podcast: Why We Shop

A consumer psychologist explains what makes us buy too much and how to stop. more >>

The $2,000 Kiss

A relationship expert argues that expressing affection can replace shopping. more >>

Pamela Paul on Buying vs. Parenting

The author of 'Parenting Inc.' thinks that marketing to Mom and Dad goes way too far. more >>

Why Car Dealers Steer You Away From the Web

High-pressure sales tactics still work. Here's how to resist them. more >>

Judging Shoppers by Their Lists

A new book imagines the lives of consumers based on what groceries they buy. more >>

Negotiating With the Big Boys

Even large retailers offer wiggle room on prices. more >>

Nutritional Labeling Gets More Sophisticated

Supermarkets are deploying new nutrition-rating systems to help shoppers decide what goes in the cart. more >>

Chatty Grocery Store Clerks?

Trader Joe’s thinks shoppers want to discuss pop culture while they pick up dinner. more >>

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