Shopping

When it comes to what motivates shoppers, culture can change how people think of different consumer products.

Shopping malls around the country are dropping like flies. Roughly a third have trouble keeping the lights on.

Looking for the perfect gift to give to Mom this Mother's Day? How about a finding a deal that shows your affection and your practically -- something every mom can appreciate.

You've probably browsed through the in-flight shopping catalog SkyMall. Have you seen the bizarre things they sell? See if you can tell which products are real and which are made up with our quiz.

Visual artist Kate Bingaman-Burt draws one thing she buys every day to help her be more mindful of her spending habits. Her new book encourages others to do the same.

A year ago, retailer J.C. Penney announced a new strategy to cut so-called "everyday" prices by about 40 percent, while reducing the number of sales a month. The company has had to walk back those plans as shoppers remained addicted to sales.

A recent survey finds that Latina shoppers work harder to find deals and use more technology than other consumers.

What would it take for us to become a completely cashless society? Marketplace's Queena Kim takes us on a test drive of the Google Wallet app and talks about the efficacy of technology that's designed to make paper money a thing of the past.

How would the economy be affected if we didn't have Christmas and other holidays to stimulate our spending?