shopping

Best Buy Is Getting Out of the DVD Business Entirely

The change is set to happen in early 2024

Apparently Trader Joe's Has a Cult Following in Hawaii

Of note: there are no Trader Joe's stores in the state in question

Improved NFC Charging, Range Are in the Works

The NFC Forum announced a new roadmap

Rashad Little Wants to Share the Secret to Super-Polished LA Style

Meet the guy behind #monochromaticman — and get three recs for superior local brands

Tracing the Slow Collapse of Sears

Was a better future possible for the company?

Temu Review: What Is Temu and Why Is It Suddenly America’s Most Popular App?

A new shopping site has taken off thanks to insanely cheap prices. But is it a good deal?

How Retail Stores Can Help the Elderly Battle Loneliness

Chatty cashiers beat self-checkouts any day of the week

How to Take Advantage of the Dollar When Shopping Overseas 

Headed to Europe in the next few months? Read this first.

Everything You Need to Know About Buying a Vintage Guitar

Get all the info before you shop — and, just as important, the lowdown on why you should be looking at vintage in the first place

Mastercard Wants You to Pay For Groceries With a Smile or Wave

Forced friendly gestures are the centerpiece of a controversial biometrics shopping program that swaps privacy for convenience

Why Etsy Sellers Are Going on Strike

Starting on April 11, sellers on the popular e-commerce site are going on strike and asking buyers to not cross the picket line

An Infamous Eyeglasses Seller Might Be Back Online

Or there might be a new and unethical player in the game

The Vermont Country Store Is the Humble Menswear Mecca You Never Knew You Needed

It's time to forgo modern retail in favor of old-fashioned general stores

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Why Etsy Sellers Are Going on Strike

Starting on April 11, sellers on the popular e-commerce site are going on strike and asking buyers to not cross the picket line

An Infamous Eyeglasses Seller Might Be Back Online

Or there might be a new and unethical player in the game

The Vermont Country Store Is the Humble Menswear Mecca You Never Knew You Needed

It's time to forgo modern retail in favor of old-fashioned general stores

So You Want to Be a More “Sustainable” Shopper?

You know fast fashion is bad. Here’s what you can actually do about it.

10 Exceptional Made-in-SF Presents From Local Retailers

Amazon Prime is for corporatists; this is better

Duty Free Shopping Is Ending at British Airports

The government is halting the VAT Retail Export Scheme, and the travel industry isn't happy about it.

How to Avoid a Shipping Nightmare During an Unusual Holiday Season

It's being called "shipageddon." Step 1: Start ridiculously early. Like now.

People Are Starting to Spend Money on Luxury Products Again

Consumers are ready to shop at high-end retailers like Louis Vuitton and Tiffany

How to Buy Craft Spirits Online — And Why It's More Important Than Ever That You Do

Smaller distillers need help. You need booze. Let’s make this work.

Is America Prepared for a Brave New Cashless World?

Coronavirus has made handling money seem more dangerous than ever before

The Truth About the "Amazon’s Choice" Badge, Which Should Not Be Trusted

The Wall Street Journal does not think it means what you think it means

The 7 Tools to Help You Win Black Friday and Beyond

Price comparison apps, browser extensions and one spreadsheet (!) to rule them all