In recent years, consumers have been buying more and more goods from outlet malls, dollar stores and online retailers. By no small coincidence, over the same time period traditional shopping malls have suffered, and now have the highest vacancy rates in 20 years. All those empty stores—and sometimes, entirely empty malls—have …
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How Much Do You Actually Save Shopping at Outlet Malls?
This past weekend’s monumental $52 billion shopping binge notwithstanding, that most American of retail institutions—the mall—hasn’t fared particularly well in recent times. Especially not when compared to their low-budget …
As Regular Malls Struggle, Outlet Malls Are Booming
Roughly one out of every 11 store sites is empty at traditional malls around the country. That’s the highest mall vacancy rate in over a decade, even though rents at these properties are likely to have decreased or leveled off …
60 Money Tips: Cheap Dates She’ll Love, Spending Sins, Smart Tips for Saving at the Mall
One suggestion that may make financial sense, but that’ll probably make for a seriously uncomfortable conversation around the dinner table, will begin with you asking: “Hey dad, I was thinking of taking a life insurance policy on …
Cheapskate Wisdom from … TV’s Carson Kressley
“I am the biggest bargain shopper ever. The thrill of the hunt and getting the deal! I almost never pay retail.”
Outlet Malls Are for Suckers
A pair of jeans marked down from $75 to $60 might seem like a deal. But what if the jeans are really worth $30? Then you’re a sucker who just paid twice as much as you should have.
