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Electronics and appliance store sales rose in July
Aug 16, 2024
Promotions, AI-ready computers and a need for new gear all likely played a role.
Retailers wielding holiday discounts as competitive weapon
Nov 27, 2023
Instead of marking down items to clear inventory, retailers are using discounts to draw customers away from competitors.
What are the origins of rebates?
by
Janet Nguyen
Oct 6, 2023
The term goes back centuries, and became a major source of controversy in the late 19th century.
Retail inventories have dropped. But discounts might stick around.
by
Justin Ho
Aug 16, 2023
Over the last year, many retailers have been successfully using discounts to purge their excess inventories. Now, retailers might use discounts to lure skittish consumers.
More retailers turn to discounts to lure shoppers
May 17, 2023
Target, for example, warned investors of price promotions in the pipeline.
Extreme couponing is back. But it's on TikTok this time.
by
Kai Ryssdal
and Sarah Leeson
Feb 1, 2023
Clipping coupons may be largely digital now, but the deals are still out there. Kayla Burk is teaching a younger generation how to use them.
With retail inventories up 17% since last year, expect sales
Dec 19, 2022
Retailers' inventories in October were nearly 17% higher than a year before.
For public good, not for profit.
Deep discounts may move inventory, but at what cost?
by
Justin Ho
Nov 24, 2022
Customers love sale prices — but they can pose real risks for retailers and manufacturers.
Do consumers expect discounts when inflation is running hot?
Feb 18, 2022
President's Day weekend is usually marked by sales. But both supply chain shortages and inflation are complicating the hunt for a bargain.