For months, factors ranging from the rise in gas prices to the Japan earthquake-induced decline in supply have driven the selling prices of new and used cars alike to all-time highs. Now that vehicle production is mostly back to …
Sales
It’s a Deal: Extra 40% Off Sale Items at Neiman Marcus
Now through August 11, Neiman Marcus is offering an extra 30% off when you purchase one sale item, and an extra 40% off when you buy two or more sale items—meaning the total discount sometimes adds up to 75% off the original prices. Also, use the promotion code AUGFS to get free shipping on all orders.
It’s a Deal: Buy One, Get One 50% Off Jeans at Eddie Bauer
Eddie Bauer is currently hosting a sale on all men’s and women’s jeans: Buy one pair, and a second pair of equal or lesser value comes at half price.
It’s a Deal: Buy One, Get One Half Off at Payless, Famous Footwear
Two shoe retailers are holding BOGO half-off sales: Buy one pair of shoes at Famous Footwear or Payless, and you can purchase a second pair of equal or lesser value at 50% off. Also, for this week, use the coupon code LOCKER11 to get an additional 20% off your entire online order from Famous Footwear.
Why You Should Hold Off on Shopping For the Next Couple Days
Soon throughout much of the country, shoppers will be able to buy clothes, footwear, school supplies, and (sometimes) computers, sports equipment, or almost anything their hearts desire—and pay no sales tax. So why not just …
It’s a Deal: Extra 50% Off at Ann Taylor
Merchandise with already-reduced prices in the sales section of Ann Taylor (in-store and online) is currently being discounted by an additional 50%. No coupons or codes necessary; the extra 50% off discount is automatically deducted at checkout. It is unknown when the sale will end.
It’s a Deal: 75% Off Dickies Clearance Merchandise
Use the coupon code HOT75 to get 75% off the regular price of shoes, clothing, and other items in Dickies’ clearance section. The discount is valid for purchases made by Sunday, July 24.
The Sneaky Art of Getting Consumers to Spend More at the Supermarket
Every shopper should know that when a grocery store advertises a “10 for $10″ sale price, it’s usually not necessary to buy ten items in order to get them at $1 apiece. You could buy 7 for $7, or 2 for $2, or even 16 for $16 if …
Nowadays, the Rich Actually Pause Before Spending, Care About Value
Research shows that in the post-recession era, wealthy Americans are more inclined to wait for items to go on sale before making purchases. Brand names mean less to them, marketing has less influence as well, and the number of well-off shoppers who say they trust salespeople has plummeted. In other words, the rich today are more likely …
It’s Hard Not to Hate the Hard Sell
Some salespeople will do just about anything to convince you to purchase. But by creating a culture in which sales must be closed at any cost, a business may pay the ultimate cost, with brands that turn customers off, sales that cannot be sustained, and efforts that in the long run are failures.
Security to Aisle 14: There’s Been another Assault by a Pushy Salesperson
Where’s Paul Blart when you need him?
