Walmart became the world’s largest retailer by attracting consumers who were most interested in low prices, not a highfalutin, top-notch shopping experience. So it’s unsurprising that Walmart has received poor ratings in …
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Why Groupon’s Fuzzy Math Should Worry Investors
What is it with daily-deals website Groupon and accounting?
via Why Groupon’s Fuzzy Math Should Worry Investors | Business | TIME.com.
Good Deal: Refurbished Amazon Kindle Fire Tablets for $139 Today
Today only, Amazon is selling refurbished 7-inch Kindle Fire tablets for $139. That’s a good deal considering new versions cost $199, and these refurbished units carry the same one-year warranty as the new models.
SlickDeals Front Page Now Lets You Hide the Pants
Slickdeals.net had a minor problem: Although it’s a useful site for finding discounts on electronics, clothes, home goods and other products, most users never ventured past the front page. So a redesign for the site, which …
Are High Gas Prices Boosting Online Shopping?
By some account, there has been an especially sharp rise in online shopping during the first couple of months in 2012—a time period that just so happens to coincide with an unusual spike in gas prices.
via Gas Prices: Are They Boosting Online Shopping? | Moneyland | TIME.com.
New ‘Tello’ Feature Lets Consumers Talk Back to Businesses
Tello is an iPhone app and Android-friendly mobile site that lets consumers rate the local businesses they deal with. Sounds like Yelp? Not really. For one thing, Tello encourages brevity, not rambling reviews: You give a thumbs …
iPad 2 Gets Best Buy Price Drop Before iPad 3 Launch
With the launch of Apple’s iPad 3 reportedly weeks away, Best Buy is trying to dump its iPad 2 inventory at a $50 discount per model.
The 16 GB iPad 2 now costs $450 at Best Buy. The 32 GB model is selling for $550, and the 64 …
Redbox: Free Video Game Rentals This Week
Out of the blue, the ubiquitous DVD- and video game-rental kiosk service Redbox has announced five days in a row of free video game rentals.
via Redbox: Free Video Game Rentals This Week | Moneyland | TIME.com.
How Startups like Frank & Oak Are Changing How Men Shop for Clothes
To say that the titans of the tech world aren’t snappy dressers is an understatement. Think of the late Steve Jobs’ iconic turtleneck-and-jeans combo or Mark Zuckerberg’s loose-fit hoodie.
While fashion and tech might seem …
Groupon Is Selling ‘VIP’ Memberships for $29.99
You can’t swing a mouse without hitting a daily deal from Groupon, LivingSocial, or one of hundreds of other sites. Millions of consumers see these deals every day, and they don’t pay a dime unless they decide to buy the …
8 Great Presidents Day Gadget Deals
Today is Presidents Day, and as with any holiday – major or minor – retailers are offering up deep discounts, hoping you’ll use your free time to pick up some new gear. Here’s a look at eight of the better gadget deals I’ve …
Barnes & Noble Nook Tablet Priced at $200 Today After $50 Coupon Code
Barnes & Noble’s $250 Nook Tablet and Amazon’s $200 Kindle Fire have been duking it out since the holidays, each clamoring for a nice slice of the low-price 7-inch tablet market. The Kindle Fire’s $200 price tag has certainly …