Amazon, Apple, Netflix and H&M all rank in the top 10 of the latest Hot 100 Retailers list, which is based on year-over-year domestic sales growth. But none of them hold the No. 1 spot.
Smart Spending
It’s a Deal: Spend $20 at Old Navy, Get $10 to Spend Later
Now through August 18 at Old Navy, you’ll get $10 in Super C-A-S-H for every $20 spent in the store (not valid for online purchases). C-A-S-H certificates can be used for purchases from August 25 to 29.
Fewer People Are Going to the Movies: Why the Movie Studios and Theaters Don’t Care
The people in the business of profiting from movies don’t seem particularly troubled that theater attendance has dipped by 10% since 1999. And why aren’t they worried? Because during this same time period, ticket prices have …
Buy a Car*, Get Seven Years of Free Maintenance
What’s the asterisk for? To qualify for this generous free-maintenance promotion, you must buy a specific car—a Ferrari starting at around $200K.
It’s a Deal: Buy 10 Wings, Get 10 Free at Hooters
Friday, July 29, is National Chicken Wing Day at Hooters, when traditional and boneless wings are being sold on a “buy 10, get 10 free” basis. The offer’s valid for dine-in customers only, and only for today.
Top 10 Consumer Complaints
What’s getting consumers up in arms lately? Check out the list that follows. Working with various state, local, and federal consumer agencies, the Consumer Federation of America has gathered and sifted through more than 252,000 …
It’s a Deal: 75% Off All Apparel at XOXO.com
Through July 31, women’s apparel retailer XOXO is hosting a site-wide sale in which all merchandise—dresses, tops, bottoms, outerwear—is 75% off. A flat $5 covers shipping on each order. But note: All sales are final, no returns or exchanges allowed.
The Craze Over ‘Toning’ Shoes Is, Well, Over
A year ago, consumers eagerly handed over upwards of $200 for each pair of special fitness “toning” shoes that, thanks to designs featuring padded, wobbly, uneven soles, would supposedly tighten buns, thighs, calves, and abs. …
It’s a Deal: Free Tea Day at McAlister’s Deli
Thursday, July 28, is Free Tea Day at all McAlister’s Deli locations (the chain is spread throughout the South, Midwest, and mountain states). Throughout the day, every customer is entitled to one glass of McAlister’s “Famous Sweet Tea” free of charge, no purchase or coupon required.
“We see people selling deals for about the same price they bought them for, or even less because they want to get rid of the deal quickly.”
It’s a Great Time to Be in the Thrift Store Business
How’s this for an unorthodox economic indicator: Stores selling secondhand merchandise on the cheap are absolutely booming.
The Art of Cooking with Ingredients Most People Throw Out
Turns out the stuff that is normally thought of as useful only for the compost heap—broccoli stalks, watermelon rinds, potato peelings, leaves around peaches and tomatoes—is not only edible, but some chefs consider them among …