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Sorry Kids, We’re Sold Out: Ice Cream Trucks Face Shortage of Frozen Favorites
The familiar jingle emanating from the ice cream truck might seem like little more than a tease this summer. Ask for a Chocolate Éclair, Toasted Almond, Snow Cone, or many other frozen treats at an ice cream truck, and there’s a …
Last-Minute Father’s Day Shopping Guide: A Guide for What Not to Buy
Every June we’re flooded with Father’s Day gift guides. While some of these ideas are reasonable, other gift recommendations don’t seem as if they were actually recommended by any dad on the planet. Bearing in mind that most …
Appreciating Fathers on Father’s Day 2012, by the Numbers
Dads today are probably more like Homer Simpson than Ward Cleaver. But fathers do more around the house and are far more involved with their children than their fathers were. So show a little respect and appreciation, huh?
Experts Deem Wines from New Jersey (!) As Good As France’s Finest
Must be that Turnpike terroir. In a recent blind taste test, wines produced in New Jersey—yes, that New Jersey, the state just east of Pennsylvania—held their own when matched up against whites and reds from France, some of …
When Dad Says ‘Don’t Waste Your Money’ on Father’s Day Gifts, He Means It
Why is it that it’s so difficult to buy gifts for dads on Father’s Day? The answer, which many marketers and quite a few sons and daughters don’t want to hear, is that plenty of dads truly don’t want anything that’s bought in a store.
Top Customer Ratings Go to ‘Low-Cost’ Airlines With Fewest Fees
In the most recent passenger satisfaction survey from J.D. Power and Associates, the two top-rated airlines are JetBlue and Southwest. While both are considered low-cost carriers, compared to the mainstream they’re more generous …
It’s Official: We’re Comfortable Ordering Pizza Online
For the first time ever, Domino’s surpassed $1 billion in digital sales in the U.S. over a 12-month period. To celebrate—and pump up e-sales even further—the chain is offering a 50% off pizza deal. Only, of course, for …
Does Anybody Pay Face Value for Sports Tickets Nowadays?
Yes, tickets to sporting events are still sold at face value through stadium and arena box offices. But who does that anymore?
Flying Overseas? Your Suitcase May Need Its Own $100 Ticket
Planning a long trip to Europe this summer? Then prepare to pack light — or pay up. United Airlines has hiked its fee for a second checked bag on international flights to triple-digits.
The Blurring Line Between Cheap and Luxury Cars
Pickup trucks are being sold with heated steering wheels and snakeskin leather accented interiors. Middle-of-the-road cars like the Ford Fusion come with sport-stitched leather-trimmed 10-way power seats. Even Kia, which has won …
Big Chain Restaurant Trends: Hot Menu Items, Hot Marketing Strategies
In recent years, the rise of better burger franchises and fast-casual chains such as Panera Bread and Chipotle has put pressure on sit-down chain restaurants and classic fast food joints alike. As the competition for diner …