Like every Olympics, London 2012 is sure to be remembered for the magical moments when world records are shattered. Even before the games start, though, one unusual Olympic record has already been trounced: Event organizers are …
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Free Haircuts, Gas and Bowling: A Roundup of Midsummer Freebies
To drum up business in the lazy dog days of summer, retailers are offering deals such as free haircuts for kids, free gas, free bowling, and free ice-cold refreshments. Here’s a hot list of current freebies.
Honda’s New Electric Car Comes with a Nifty Perk: Free Insurance
The Honda Fit EV gets the equivalent of 118 mpg, a rating that leads all electric cars widely available to the public. Drivers who lease an electrified version of the award-winning Fit may be even more intrigued with another …
Why Don’t More People Use These Free Services?
If you take advantage of your local library’s e-book lending services, or make use of your cable company’s “TV Everywhere” option that allows you to access shows on the web at no extra charge, you’re in the minority. In fact, …
How to Get Freebies Without Giving Up Too Much Personal Information
Freebies are awesome. But giving up personal info, putting yourself at risk of identity theft, and having e-mail inboxes constantly clogged with spam? Not so awesome. There are ways, however, to snag loads of samples, perks, swag, and other promotional goodies at no cost—and with little or no risk.
Why Restaurants Use the ‘At Participating Locations Only’ Disclaimer
Lately, it seems like at the bottom of every freebie, buy-one-get-one deal, and 99-cent special, there’s some teeny-tiny print noting that the offer is good only “at participating locations.” The clause is especially ubiquitous at fast food chains, and consumers are known to get agitated after walking into an establishment expecting to …
This Free Pizza Offer is Being Criticized as Discrimination
When retailers and restaurants offer freebies, the point is to draw attention—not controversy. The only reason to protest 7-Eleven for giving out free Slurpees or Haagen-Dazs for dishing out free ice cream cones might be that the complimentary serving sizes are too small. But what do you expect when you’re paying $0? Now, though, a …
How 7-Eleven’s New Slurpee Rollout Is Perfectly Shaped to Attract Crowds All Summer
Nowadays, retailers and manufacturers can’t merely introduce a new product to consumers and call it a day. The way that 7-Eleven is launching “Slurpee Lite,” its new low-calorie drink, shows how a product rollout must be an “event.” This week’s event includes a big Slurpee giveaway.
It’s Gift Card Season! 10 Springtime Bonuses That Are Like Free Money
Spring is now a hot season for gift cards. Why? It’s when consumers are compelled to buy gifts for Mother’s Day, as well as graduations, weddings, First Communions, Father’s Day, and more. That’s a lot of gifts to buy, and chances are you won’t know exactly what each recipient really wants.
Last-Minute Mother’s Day Gifts: 8 Tips for Making Mom Happy
What does mom really want for Mother’s Day? The results of recent surveys offer some indication. (Hint: A nice dinner might be better than a taser—even a pink taser.)
Free Cone Day Today at Haagen-Dazs
Yes, there already was a Free Cone Day celebrated this year—the one hosted by Ben & Jerry’s in early April. But I don’t think anyone’s going to complain about getting a second chance to snag free ice cream.
I’ll Trade You My Skinny Jeans for Your Skinny Jeans
Millennials came of age with the flourishing resale markets on Craigslist and eBay. They’re accustomed to what’s been called the “disposable culture,” in which goods are commonly discarded even though they’ve barely been used. …
