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Shopping
Google's data on when not to shop this Black Friday
by
Molly Wood
Nov 24, 2015
Google put together an infographic from smartphone data on Christmas shopping.
Retailers are competing — for holiday workers
by
Andy Uhler
Nov 5, 2015
More of them work in shipping rather than in the store.
"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?
by
Molly Wood
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
by
Jim Burress
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.
For public good, not for profit.
Why is it called 'Black Friday'?
Nov 26, 2014
You've probably heard it's the day businesses finally make a profit. Nope.
Macy's new target: Millennials
by
Kai Ryssdal
Nov 21, 2014
Macy's new strategy hopes millennials can revive sales.