shopping
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PublishedOctober 23, 2018
Early holiday shoppers are less thrifty, survey indicates
They tend to have a better view of their finances and spend about $370 more overall on average, but the purse strings appear to tighten as it gets closer to the holidays.
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PublishedAugust 23, 2018
Whole Foods still pricey despite Amazon takeover
One year later, shopping at Whole Foods will still cost you much of your paycheck – unless you're an Amazon Prime member.
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PublishedJuly 18, 2018
How to break your plastic, foil and paper addiction in the kitchen
Americans throw out 185 pounds of plastic per person each year, according to marine research organization Algalita.
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PublishedJuly 17, 2018
Fashion design process upended as companies focus on speed, trends
Digital technology shortens the time it takes to put a prototype on the web from half a year to just a week, tearing up the old business model.
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PublishedJune 28, 2018
Visa, Mastercard close to new swipe-fee agreement
A lawsuit brought on behalf of 12 million merchants nationwide was filed more than a decade ago.
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PublishedMarch 1, 2018
Best Buy, Kohl’s report surging sales for quarter
The upbeat reports follow strong results at other U.S. retailers.
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PublishedJanuary 9, 2018
Target reaps the rewards after holiday season ends
The company's $7 billion plan to fix its business pays off as sales increased by 3.4 percent and in-store traffic rose.
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PublishedDecember 26, 2017
U.S. holiday shopping season estimated to be the strongest in years
Americans likely spent about $671 billion, one analyst says – an increase of 5.5 percent from 2016.
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PublishedDecember 24, 2017
No Maine shrimp, but there are other domestic sources to choose from
The most sustainable options for a favorite seafood are caught in the Gulf of Mexico or farmed in this country.
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PublishedDecember 23, 2017
Mainers flock to stores 2 days before Christmas
Despite freezing rain and icy conditions, they hit the roads to do last-minute shopping.