It’s June, which used to mean nice weather in the Northeast. Now it just means it’s wedding season, which will never change.
HOW TO: Have Happy Returns
By January 2, 2007
The tree is shedding needles and the cheap champagne hangover has faded along with your memory, which means it’s time to think about returning all those crappy gifts you got. Consumer Reports Shopping blog has some tips on making your returns happy:
Why Our Presents Are Late
By December 23, 2006
Here’s the yuletide apologia we just dashed off to our family to explain why all our presents will be late this year: outsourcing.
Unused Gift Cards Profit Retailers By $4.8 Billion
By December 19, 2006
Six percent of this year’s gift cards will go unused, netting retailers $4.8 billion in free money, the AP reports.
UPS Won’t Give Refunds During Holidays
By December 18, 2006
UPS ground doesn’t give refunds during the holidays.
Last-Minute Shipping Deadlines For Online Shopping
By December 13, 2006
Make sure your gift arrives in time to be shoved under the tinsel by checking out these last-minute shipping deadlines for online stores.
What Cyber Monday Shoppers Bought
By November 28, 2006
Thanks to media hype and participation by major retailers, yesterday’s Cyber Monday resulted in record traffic and sales.
