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Fashion is the fastest-growing segment of e-commerce and, surprisingly, its being driven by men. Online shopping is providing a safe haven for men, who have had to live with department stores designed primarily for women. Sites like Bonobos and Thrillist … Continue reading
Shopping for holiday gifts doesn’t have to be stressful or pile on debt. Get an early start to holiday shopping by making a list of people you plan to buy gifts for this year. Always opt to use cash, check … Continue reading
When it comes to holiday shopping, the early bird usually gets the worm. Investors looking to make a profit have their own incentives they should get a head start on as well. While the holiday season will be a great … Continue reading
Staples, the No. 2 online retailer behind Amazon, is hoping to make holiday shopping easier with its Holiday Center, an online site for everything from wrapping paper and personalized gifts for co-workers to party supplies and cards. “Whether it’s planning how … Continue reading
Ecommerce giant eBay unveiled a new look for its website Wednesday inspired by social networks, offering consumers personalized suggestions to help them maneuver through the immense shopping site. The online commerce site with 105 million active users will begin offering … Continue reading
Facebook is experimenting with a new ‘Collections’ feature, where users can collect items or declare that they “want” them. The feature is essentially an image-based shopping search engine, which crosses into Google and Amazon’s territory. Rather than typing in a … Continue reading
Retailers such as Macy’s and Walmart have already adjusted their strategies to compete with online shopping heavyweights like Amazon and eBay. But there’s another threat for traditional retailers. According to a report by NPD Group, that threat is drug stores … Continue reading
San Francisco-based startup “Twice” is not only helping people buy and sell used clothes online but is in the market for second-hand startups backed by Y Combinator. CEO Noah Ready-Campbell announced the “Restart Fund,” a $1M pot that he plans to spend on … Continue reading
Holiday shoppers with smartphones who want to stay organized are in luck! There are dozens of apps that can help you stay on track by helping with budgeting, making lists, finding deals, and even storing receipts. Eyeona, for example, not only saves your … Continue reading
Roshanda Hill goes on mini-shopping sprees at the discount store three times a week, spending as much as $400. She is one of several women in the new show, “My Shopping Addiction” on Oxygen who have out-of-control spending habits. “When I … Continue reading
