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Giving Your Zip Code Could Lead To Junk Mail [POLL/AUDIO]

Joe Cutter — Mon, 01 Apr 2013 09:23:00 +0000

Many stores routinely ask for your zip code when you buy something, but what happens with that info?

Easter Shoppers Sticking To A Budget, NRF Says [AUDIO]

Kelly Waldron — Wed, 27 Mar 2013 14:00:09 +0000

When it comes to Easter holiday shopping, many of us will be sticking to a budget this year and keeping frugality in mind.

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St. Patrick's Day Spending Swells [AUDIO]

Kelly Waldron — Thu, 14 Mar 2013 14:00:03 +0000

St. Patrick's Day falls on a Sunday this year, but that's not stopping celebrants from taking part in the Irish holiday.

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Are Folks Traveling For Spring Break? [AUDIO]

Kelly Waldron — Wed, 06 Mar 2013 15:00:17 +0000

Many Americans plan to spend their spring break away from home this year, but cost is weighing heavily on their minds.

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Valentine's Day Consumers Remain Cautious [AUDIO]

Kelly Waldron — Mon, 11 Feb 2013 15:00:20 +0000

Love is in the air, but consumers aren't quite ready to shell out the big bucks for their loved ones.

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Super Bowl Spending Increases [POLL/AUDIO]

Dino Flammia — Fri, 01 Feb 2013 10:25:28 +0000

Are you planning to watch the big game on Sunday? If so, you'll have the company of more than 179 million others, according to an annual Super Bowl survey conducted by BIGinsight.

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Could Midwestern Snowstorm Delay Holiday Gift Deliveries?

Townsquare News Network — Fri, 21 Dec 2012 02:18:11 +0000

Will Santa's sleigh be late?

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Last-Minute Holiday Shopping: The New Trend? [AUDIO]

Dino Flammia — Tue, 18 Dec 2012 10:17:09 +0000

Are you finished with your holiday shopping, or most of it? If so, you'd be in the minority, according to a new survey from RetailMeNot.com.

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Return Fraud Cost $3 Billion During Holidays [AUDIO]

Kelly Waldron — Fri, 14 Dec 2012 14:00:41 +0000

From returning stolen merchandise to the use of counterfeit receipts to bringing back items already worn or used that are not defective, return fraud is expected to cost retailers $8.9 billion this year and $2.9 billion during the holiday season alone.

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Stores Show Solid Start to Holiday Season

Townsquare News Network — Wed, 28 Nov 2012 02:25:45 +0000

A firm that analyzes customer traffic says stores saw a solid increase in sales for the four-day start to the holiday season, as heavy Thanksgiving shopping offset a drop in Black Friday sales.

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