November 02, 2009

Rebate warnings

As the holiday shopping season gets closer, here’s a warning about rebates.


October 29, 2009

Financial experts suggest Christmas shoppers take advantage of recession deals

Christmas decorations are already up in some stores.  It’s a reminder that now is the time to implement a holiday shopping strategy.


October 26, 2009

Many planning to cut back on costs this Halloween

Halloween is big business for retailers.It’s the second busiest shopping season of the year, second only to Christmas. But with tough economic times this Halloween is a bit more scary for businesses and consumers.


October 21, 2009

Walmart enters wireless market with discount phones and plans

Walmart has jumped head-on into the prepaid, no-contract cellular business with a plan as low as $30 per month. The world’s largest retailer started selling its discounted “Straight Talk” cell phones in October and analysts predict it could force other cell phone companies to chop prices.


October 09, 2009

Hollywood’s hottest try to make name for themselves in fashion industry

Celebrities are finding it takes more than just their name when launching a fashion line.  Stars have to be more creative to compete in this economy.


October 08, 2009

How much of the “pink” product you buy go to fight breast cancer?

Companies are pushing pink this October to raise awareness and money for breast cancer research, but how much of what you spend is really going to fight the deadly disease?


September 04, 2009

Dollar stores might not save you the most

Dollar stores, which now sell everything from beauty products and turtlenecks to peanut butter, soft drinks and ice cream, are increasingly popular. But experts caution that not everything at dollar stores is a deal, and not everything costs $1. Here are some tips on avoiding dollar-store pitfalls.


July 15, 2009

Mid-summer bargains at the stores

Are you ready to do some bargain shopping?  Although, you won’t find everything on sale in July, you will certainly find some good buys in some departments.


July 14, 2009

Sears is having summer in July

At a time when most retailers are offering specials on lawn mowers and BBQ grills, Sears is getting a jump on Christmas.


December 26, 2008

2 Cents - Customer service

Christmas might be over but the shopping hasn’t slowed down. Many of us will be rushing in and out of local businesses cashing in all of those gift cards that we received , making returns or exchanges or maybe just looking for those after Christmas sales.

Bargain-hunters get an early start

Some bargain hunters have been shopping for hours already


December 01, 2008

Cyber Monday: online retailers offer special promotions

MSNBC Web Expert Suzanne Choney says there are tricks to finding the best deals online.


November 29, 2008

Keep your kids safe while shopping

It’s very easy for you and your child to become separated while shopping, but there are few things to teach them before you head into the shopping frenzy.


November 28, 2008

Online shopping wars underway

With a dreadful outlook for the holiday shopping season there are all sorts of deals to be had.


November 26, 2008

Shopping weekend starts with tax-free gun holiday

Gun enthusiasts can buy their guns tax-free in South Carolina on Friday and Saturday.

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