Like usual, kids can’t wait for Christmas to arrive this year. But there’s another group that is perhaps even more eager for Christmas to get here: retail employees working multiple overnight shifts at stores trying to woo …
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The Bizarrely Hot Selling Un-Cool Beer
In the beer world, the last five or so years have been marked by the rise of craft brews, and the simultaneous sales slump of most mass-market beers. Amid the turn to craft, one middle-of-the-road brew stands out because sales have increased for seven consecutive years. And no, it’s not PBR we’re talking about.
Here’s How to Give the Perfect Gift This Holiday
When holiday shopping, we defer to gift cards and items on wish lists because we think they’ll be appreciated—or at least not disappointing. But these gifts are rarely memorable. And they’re unlikely to get the gushing, “Oh …
By Going Cheap, Mercedes Looks to Win a High-Price Crown
There were skeptics who viewed Mercedes “affordable luxury” strategy as a potential brand killer. But the sub-$30,000 CLA line we’ve been hearing about for months has proved to be a hot seller,and it’s a big reason why Mercedes …
Why Nobody Wants to Shop at the Mall Anymore
The pattern established over Black Friday weekend has continued: While sales at brick-and-mortar stores have slumped, e-retail sales keep on soaring.
For an Upscale Treat, Try $2.99 Dollar Store Wine
In the continued quest to become one-stop destinations, dollar stores have begun selling alcohol. While single beers go for $1 or less, only big spenders will opt for dollar store wine, which sells for $2.99 and up per bottle.
Nordstrom Wants You to Browse in Store, Then Buy Somewhere Else
Normally, brick-and-mortar retailers do everything in their power to combat “showrooming,” the popular practice in which shoppers browse items in stores before buying them from another retailer—typically at a cheaper price. …
There’s a Good Reason Not to Give Your Loved Ones Special Gifts This Year
Around the holidays, the thoughtful gift giver understandably wants to find something unique for each person on his or her list. Consumer researchers say you probably shouldn’t bother.
The Case Against Wild, Last-Minute Holiday Shopping Sprees
Thus far, it’s been a fairly meh holiday season for retailers, with extraordinarily price-sensitive consumers holding off on making purchases unless an amazing deal is staring them in the face.
2013 Was a Momentous Year for Buns
Around this time last year, quick-service restaurant insiders were predicting that 2013 would be a big year for buns. The year didn’t disappoint.
The Major Problem With Cheap Electric Cars
Mitsubishi is the latest in a long line of automakers to slash prices on an electric car, the unpronounceable, unfortunately named i-MiEV. The model is now the cheapest electric vehicle (EV) on the market, yet it’s still hard to …
