"What's a department store, Dad?"

Aug 14, 2015
The street-side retailers lost their cultural dominance; now they're losing sales.

Reusable bags: A license for junk food?

Jul 10, 2015
Study says shoppers who brought their own totes bought more treats and organics.

Why do companies offer free stuff at the same cost?

May 22, 2015
Pepsi was among the first companies to try it.

For many, rebates are worth jumping through some hoops

Feb 9, 2015
Customers often use a rebate to justify buying something they want anyway.

Retailers hope for one last Christmas shopping push

Dec 25, 2014
The day after Christmas falls on a Friday. Bad news for people who still have to work, good news for retailers hoping for shoppers.

This is what happens when you don't shop for a year

Nov 28, 2014
Six rules for better shopping.

Why is it called 'Black Friday'?

Nov 26, 2014
You've probably heard it's the day businesses finally make a profit. Nope.

For public good, not for profit.

Macy's new target: Millennials

Nov 21, 2014
Macy's new strategy hopes millennials can revive sales.

Sales tax holidays: A lot of hype for a little saving

Aug 13, 2014
They're bad for budgets, but Americans love our state sales tax holidays.

The best days of the week to shop

May 30, 2014
Forget the weekends. Spend your money mid-week in order to get the best deals.