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Sales tax holidays: A lot of hype for a little saving
by
Jeff Tyler
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.
Supermarkets are super tiny compared to Wal-Mart
Mar 7, 2014
In the grocery business, supermarkets are the underdog
Returns help retailers play for keeps
by
Noel King
Dec 25, 2013
No retailers like returns. But they generate a lot of data, that retailers are starting to use to make purchases stick.
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In which U.S. holiday shopping is mellow
by
Kai Ryssdal
Dec 4, 2013
You think holiday shoppers in the U.S. are crazy? You ain't seen nothing.
Look at what we bought!
by
Kai Ryssdal
Dec 3, 2013
A final note in which you lose a little faith in humanity.
A game plan to brave holiday shopping
Nov 29, 2013
Marketplace’s Sabri Ben-Achour braves the holiday shopping crowds to find out how opening on Thanksgiving Day affected this year’s sales figures.
For public good, not for profit.
Shopping: As American as apple pie on Thanksgiving
by
Adriene Hill
Nov 28, 2013
Stores are opening up earlier than ever this Thanksgiving, in an effort to lure shoppers. Not everyone is happy about it.
App focused products reign supreme
by
Molly Wood
Nov 28, 2013
Once again, it's the Year of the Tablet.
The most practical Thanksgiving Day shopping list we may ever hear
Nov 28, 2013
When you hear Black Friday, you may think of a fun shopping spree. But some people plan to use the day to buy more practical items.