This holiday shopping season is shaping up to be longer, pricier and in some ways more chaotic than in previous years, which makes it easy to overspend. But there are also opportunities for significant savings if you know where and how to search for them. “There are supply chain issues, inflation, major retailers reducing inventory—when…
Inflation, Early Shopping to Slow US Online Holiday Spending: Report
U.S. online holiday sales are expected to rise this year at their slowest pace since at least 2015, according to a report, as shoppers feel the brunt of decades-high inflation and soaring interest rates. Adobe Analytics forecast online sales in November and December to rise 2.5 percent to $209.7 billion, compared with an 8.6 percent…
Macy’s to Hire More Than 41,000 Workers for Holiday Shopping Season
Macy’s Inc. said on Monday it plans to hire more than 41,000 full- and part-time workers ahead of the upcoming holiday shopping season. The department store chain said hiring for the seasonal positions will be at its Macy’s, Bloomingdale’s, and Bluemercury stores, supply chain locations, and call centers. Last year, Macy’s had planned to hire…
Buy Groceries With These ‘Hacks’ and Save
There are excuses from the pandemic and the war in Ukraine to the rising gas costs associated with inflation, but the bottom line is that food prices are up: 10.4 percent year over year from June 2021 to June 2022. You might feel you need to take out a second mortgage to go grocery shopping,…
My Shopping Addiction Rehab Program
July 3, 2022
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Shopping is my thing. I love the thrill of the hunt, that feeling of discovery and the joy of a bargain. I find it satisfying in ways I cannot fully describe. I want to experience the feeling as often as possible. Shopper’s high is no joke. It’s real; it’s palpable; and it’s addictive. Shopping got…
New Reasons to Buy Old Things: Why Shopping for Vintage Furniture and Clothing Is Easier Than Ever
Antiques and vintage items have long been centerpieces of style, but the experience of shopping for them has changed dramatically in recent years, and so has the experience of buying second-hand contemporary pieces. Antiquing used to be about attending fairs, rummaging through shops, and going to auctions. While the thrill of the hunt was great…
Shopper Footfall and Retail Sales Improve After UK Lifts COVID-19 Curbs
April 8, 2022
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Shopper footfall across the UK continued to improve in March as many consumers enjoyed their first full month free of COVID-19 restrictions, new figures show. All COVID-19 restrictions in England and Northern Ireland were scrapped in February. Restrictions in Scotland and Wales have also been scaled down significantly. In March, all UK shopping locations enjoyed…
Only in South Florida: These 7 Destinations Are Iconic With a Kitschy Twist
by Lois K. Solomon South Florida Sun-Sentinel Fort Lauderdale, Fla. — Surprise! There’s more to South Florida than eating out and going to the pool. Visitors are often astonished by the history, stunning natural settings and cultural diversity of Broward and Palm Beach counties, home to more than 3 million people from all over the…
‘Do I Like It?’ The Simplest Technique to Make Any Shopping Decision Easy
For many people, shopping is a pleasurable distraction from daily tribulations. The phrase “retail therapy” exists for a reason. Some folks forget all their woes as they search the clothes racks for that perfect blouse or pair of slacks or swipe through page after page on their phones or computer. I, on the other hand,…
A Chef’s Toolkit: Kitchen Essentials Professional Chefs Can’t Live Without
Like an artist with a favorite brush or an IT tech with a preferred screwdriver, chefs have their own must-have tools for creating culinary masterpieces. You may be surprised by their choices. A Spatula With a Heart Williams-Sonoma No Kid Hungry Tools for Change Silicone Spatulas A simple spatula is essential for every kitchen. In addition…
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