Tuesday, November 24, 2009

shopping

Stores Open on Thanksgiving Day and Black Friday

Shoppers usually flood stores the day after Thanksgiving. But why wait until Friday? more >>

The Ultimate Insider Black Friday Guide: Where to Go for the Best Deals

Check out some of the deep discounts that big-name retailers will offer on Black Friday. more >>

Where Democrats and Republicans Shop

Dems shop at the Gap, Republicans wear Limited Brands. more >>

10 Tips to Save on Holiday Gifts

Here are ways to give presents without giving up lots of green. more >>

10 Products That Boomed During the Recession

Amidst the economic carnage, these firms are going gangbusters. more >>

Take Advantage of These Top 10 Fall Deals

Retailers are slashing the prices of electronics, home furnishings, and handbags. more >>

Labor Day Sales You Can't Afford to Miss

In the sluggish economy, retailers lure shoppers with big discounts. more >>

Lower-Income Consumers More Likely to Pay Extra for Green Products

One marketing study finds that income level does not determine how likely a consumer is to buy green products. more >>

8 Industries That Will Sit Out a Recovery

Major parts of the economy could be moribund for years. more >>

Want the Best Deals? Check Twitter, Facebook

Companies give out some of their best discounts to online followers and friends. more >>

July 4 Sales You Can't Afford to Miss

Retailers will offer steep discounts throughout the long weekend. more >>

America's Most Profitable Malls

The best shopping centers may get even stronger as competitors bite the dust. more >>

America's Most Endangered Malls

Shuttered stores and off-brand merchants usually spell trouble. more >>

Americans Expect to Spend $33 More for Gifts on Mother's Day than Father's Day in 2009

Americans spend more for Mother's Day than for Father's Day. A look at the numbers: more >>

Wake Up Madison Avenue, Older Folks Have More Cash

Younger is better in advertising executives' eyes. Looks can be deceiving. more >>

Memorial Day Deals You Can't Afford to Miss

Save on clothes, jewelry, and furniture this weekend. more >>

Retail Sales Drop Is Worse Than Analysts Expected

April sales fell 0.4 percent from the previous month. more >>

Eco-dilemmas - US News and World Report

When to Lower Your Price Point

You'll pay the price if you swing the wrong way when navigating the price point waters. more >>

The Death of the Mega-Shopping Mall

The future does not look bright for America's largest malls. more >>

Williams-Sonoma: Profits Plunge 90 Percent

Net income fell as the home décor chain closed underperforming stores and laid off workers. more >>

3 Tips for Shopping Going-Out-Of-Business Sales

Don't let the flashy signs cloud your judgement. more >>

Scavenge to Get (Almost) Everything for Free

Follow these 10 steps to avoid paying full price. more >>

How 5 of Your Favorite Clothing Stores are Going Green

These 5 stores' green efforts can be found at almost any local mall. more >>

Neiman Marcus Posts Quarterly Loss

A series of hefty write-downs totaling more than half a billion dollars dragged down the results. more >>

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