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'Showrooming' Is the Shopping Wave of the Future

Drew Weisholtz — Fri, 07 Jun 2013 18:34:44 +0000

Showrooming is a trend that continues to cause traditional brick and mortar stores problems. For those of you in the dark, showrooming is when someone goes to a store to test or look at a product before buying it online. It’s a practice that really gained attention during this past holiday shopping season and shows [...]

How To Furnish Your House With Items From A Garage Sale Or Yard Sale

Davey Jones — Fri, 17 May 2013 16:39:55 +0000

When it comes to buying furniture it can get really expensive. You end up paying a little too much when you don't really have to. Sometimes the best furniture deals can come from the last place you'd expect. I'm talking about finding furniture at a Garage Sale, Yard Sale, or Estate sale. You will find great deals, and chances are the furniture will look incredible. Here's tips how to furnish your house or apartment buy shopping for furniture this way.

What To Buy In The Month Of May

Trudy — Fri, 03 May 2013 14:15:06 +0000

Now that May has arrived, what are the best things to buy this month? Think Mother’s Day, the unofficial start of summer and graduation season for starters. Patio Furniture: Now is a good time to stock up on that patio furniture you’ve been looking at in the store. Since the weather is getting warmer, companies [...]

What Are The Best Things To Buy In April?

Trudy — Fri, 05 Apr 2013 14:15:39 +0000

April showers bring May flowers and savings too, if you know what to look for. There are some things that are good to buy now as retailers get rid of older models to make room for the new merchandise this spring. Spring savings await you this month. Here’s what to buy: Cookware: Graduation and wedding [...]

Grocery Store Charging $5 Fee Just to Browse

Jeremy Taylor — Wed, 27 Mar 2013 13:56:56 +0000

A food specialty store in Australia is sick of folks “just looking” at their merchandise without buying anything. So, starting last month, Celiac Supplies instituted a policy in which shoppers pay a five dollar door fee, which will then be deducted from any purchase. It’s to combat a phenomenon called showcasing, which is when customers check out [...]

December – The Best Month To Buy A Car!

Keith James — Tue, 18 Dec 2012 21:37:28 +0000

Well, no it doesn't quite fit under your tree but imagine looking out your window to see a new ride in your driveway on Christmas morning, even if you bought it yourself! Most don't think about buying cars in the winter, especially in this salt-eaten state, but now is prime-time to trade up that river rat for some new wheels.

Robotic Mannequins Are Being Used to Spy on Shoppers

Amanda Ferris — Tue, 27 Nov 2012 16:08:12 +0000

If you ever get a creepy feeling that the mannequins in the department store are watching you, you just might be right. Some fashion brands are now using mannequins equipped with technology used to identify criminals at airports to watch shoppers at their stores.

Top 5 Halloween Shops In Utica

Davey Jones — Wed, 10 Oct 2012 18:13:14 +0000

Halloween is right around the corner. Before you know it, October 31st will be here. Are you prepared? Did you buy your costumes? Did you buy your pumpkins? Well if you plan on shopping this weekend, here’s the Top 5 Halloween Shops in Utica. Halloween City- Located at 4515 Commercial Drive in New Hartford Since 1977, [...]

September Is Not The Month To Buy These Items

Trudy — Mon, 24 Sep 2012 14:15:39 +0000

Hey, we’re all trying to keep a little extra money in our wallets these days, right? Before you head out to do some shopping this month, check out this list of things you shouldn’t buy this month. Thinking of getting a new phone or perhaps a new car? You might want to hold off [...]

Buying Nothing New For A Five Years? One Oregon Mom Has Done It

Trudy — Mon, 27 Aug 2012 14:07:31 +0000

Did you happen to catch the story on The Today Show last Thursday featuring the Oregon mom who hasn’t bought anything new for five years? That caught my attention. How could you go five years without buying anything new? Turns out she has a few exceptions. Her name is Katy Wolk-Stanley and her mantra [...]

One In Eight Women Admit To Wearing Clothes They'll Return

Trudy — Tue, 19 Jun 2012 14:10:31 +0000

Ever bought expensive clothes, worn them and then returned them the next day? One in eight women say they’ve done that but experts say that number might be misleading. According to the Daily Mail, the number of women who buy clothes they plan to wear and return may be higher than one in eight because alot [...]

NY State Expands Sales Tax Exemption

Lite 98.7 — Sun, 01 Apr 2012 22:47:16 +0000

The pricetags might not change, but a new sales tax exemption just made it a little cheaper to update your spring wardrobe. New York State has eliminated its share of sales taxes on all clothing and footwear items priced under $110. Until yesterday, that exemption only covered items priced at $55 or less. If you [...]

Which of the Five Senses Can You Blame for Buyer's Remorse?

Shauna Wright — Thu, 12 Jan 2012 22:53:30 +0000

We’ve all been there. We see something online that we want, we hit the “purchase” button — and then wish we hadn’t. Why are we so fickle? With the explosion in e-commerce, more and more of us are doing our shopping online, and shipping companies like UPS say returns of those items are at an [...]

Bigger Holiday Shoppers This Year Are Men

Dave Wheeler — Mon, 05 Dec 2011 17:01:08 +0000

Usually as the old rule states, men generally hate shopping. Unless it’s for a car or tools, there’s nothing guys detest more than shopping at the mall. Despite an undying hatred of shopping, men are actually the bigger holiday shoppers. A survey conducted by the National Retail Federation found that over the Thanksgiving holiday weekend, [...]

Four Tricky Ways Stores Get You To Spend More Money

Trudy — Fri, 25 Nov 2011 15:10:28 +0000

The big shopping day is here. Yup, it's Black Friday. Perhaps you go out with your list and end up coming home with stuff you weren't expecting to buy. What happened? Consumer Reports says we spend 40 billion dollars on gifts each year that end up getting returned to the store. Stores want you to spend, spend, spend and they do things to encourage that.

Bad Music Drives Customers Out Of Stores

Trudy — Tue, 08 Nov 2011 15:10:27 +0000

This story caught my eye because it’s something I experienced a few days ago. Ever leave a store because you were annoyed by their music? If so, you’re not the only one. I was shopping at a big chain store the other day and their sound system drove me crazy. It sounded like something from [...]

Buying Purses Make Women The Happiest

Trudy — Thu, 29 Sep 2011 14:05:08 +0000

Love to shop? If you’re a woman, chances are good that your most favorite thing to buy is a new purse. One in four women pick handbags as their biggest shopping thrill. Of all the items women purchase, buying a purse is what gives them the most pleasure, according to Saveme4later.com. Other than purses, what [...]

More And More Self-Checkout Lanes Are Going Away

Dave Wheeler — Wed, 28 Sep 2011 19:24:34 +0000

Have you used a self-checkout lane lately? I used one just last night when I went shopping to buy some Popcorn and Icecream and the register kept freezing. It kept telling me my items weren’t bagged, it kept making me swipe my card, than it froze up and I had to wait for a cashier to come over and help. It was such a hassle, and I might think twice before using them ever again. I guess that’s one reason this next story may have some truth.

Men Doing More Online Shopping Than Ever Before

Dave Wheeler — Fri, 23 Sep 2011 18:14:35 +0000

Do you do a lot of online shopping? I tend to buy things from Amazon and Ebay like it’s nobody’s business! I guess I’m not the only one because according to a new Australian survey, more and more guys are shopping online and the average value of online purchases by men is more than by women.

The Best Labor Day Sales on the Web

Paula Kashtan — Thu, 01 Sep 2011 18:49:57 +0000

Labor Day means a three day weekend and respite from hard work for many, but it also means it's the season for end-of-summer deals. Here are some of the best savings of the season, from clothing to back-to-school gear. American Eagle 1 American Eagle All men's and women's jeans are on sale, with [...]