Consumer Shopping Tips

Three Reasons US Consumers Are Strong Enough to Keep Expansion IntactNews from Minyanville.com: In both 2010 and 2011, the US economy began growing at a quick pace only to peter out later on in the year. Once again in 2012, we are out of the gates quickly, with projections of the S&P reaching 1,500 all of [...]

Bernanke: Weak housing has hurt consumer spendingNews from Las Vegas Sun: The Associated Press Friday, Feb. 17, 2012 | 3:24 a.m. Ben Bernanke says declines in home prices have forced many Americans to cut back sharply on spending and warns that the trend could continue to weigh on the economy for years. The Federal Reserve [...]

Shopping for some crime prevention tipsNews from Worcester Standard: Buy photos » Worcester mayor Coun David Tibbutt, Insp Janet Heritage, CSO Katie Freeman, Suptintendant Steve Cullen and CrownGate centre manager Erica Burlace. Picture by Nick Hands 0712026NHR Order this picture at www.buyphotos247.com CITY shoppers took the chance to visit a West Mercia Police shop this [...]

Extreme bargain shopping for the poorNews from Charlotte Observer: It’s 10 a.m. on a Friday and one of Charlotte’s more unusual charity traditions is unfolding like a comedy skit at the Target off Kings Drive near uptown. Two shoppers – both members of the Salvation Army Women’s Auxiliary – are grabbing fistfuls of 70-cent children’s [...]

Lingerie woman love: Shopping tips for menNews from Tribune Review: Attention men: Make this Valentine’s Day a little more intimate. “Women will always be happy with lingerie,” says Rhonda Shear, owner of Rhonda Shear Intimates (www.rhondashear.com) and HSN’s lingerie queen. “They also want chocolate and flowers and jewelry, but lingerie goes with Valentine’s Day because [...]

Japan economy picking up, consumer spending firm -govtNews from Reuters: Thu Feb 16, 2012 3:32am EST * Govt keeps economic view unchanged in monthly report * View on consumer spending raised 1st time in 6 months * Wary of effect on overseas economies of euro zone crisis By Kaori Kaneko TOKYO, Feb 16 (Reuters) – [...]

London Fashion WeekNews from parties, shopping and style tips – TNT Magazine: London’s premier fashion event is all about exclusive parties and glamorous catwalk shows, and this Saturday, the next installment from the fashion industry kicks off. But if you’re not an insider, you probably won’t be able to get in. Fashion hounds needn’t throw [...]

BBB Offers Helpful Tips for V-Day ShoppingNews from Patch.com: Thinking about wowing that special someone this Valentine’s Day? Considering sending expensive flowers, candy or gifts? Perhaps you’re thinking about investing in pricey jewelry? The Better Business Bureau supports your initiative, but before you go spend your latest paycheck in the name of love and romance, [...]

Bernanke: Weak housing to hurt consumer spending for yearsNews from USA TODAY: By Martin Crutsinger, Associated Press Updated WASHINGTON – Ben Bernanke says declines in home prices have forced many Americans to cut back sharply on spending and warns that the trend could continue to weigh on the economy for years. By J. Scott Applewhite, [...]

Shopping at your finger tips with ‘Butterfly Apparel’News from Sunday Times.lk: Facebook businesses are escalating in popularity; and joining the rip-roaring online business strategy is ‘Butterfly Apparel’. Started up by Arundathi Fernando (25) and Yasok Nagarajah (25), this Facebook page is for working women. With a wardrobe of office attire working women can simply browse [...]