What Type of Consumer are You?
Based on where you live, how much money you make, and where you shop, you may be classified into one of these categories by one of the country's largest data brokers.
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This Valentine's Day, Tiffany Says, Give Him a Not-So-Subtle Hint
For women who don't want to leave things to chance on Valentine's Day, Tiffany has added a "Drop a Hint" feature to its website. Pick the jewelry you want, and it sends a personalized email to your honey with an embedded link to the desired item.
5 Mobile Shopping Trends That Will Change the Way You Buy
It's no secret that smartphones and tablets are changing the way retailers interact with shoppers. Here are five "thumb shopping" features and apps that experts say could soon reshape the way you buy.
3 Black Success Stories Share Their Finance 'Secrets'
In honor of Black History month, DailyFinance asked three prominent African Americans to share their thoughts about what economic empowerment means to them, and illuminate what it takes to achieve it -- no matter who you are.
Stores Go Both High-Tech and Homey to Lure You In
Retailers are spicing up their brick-and-mortar stores to keep you walking through the door. Their game plan? To design environments that are equal parts high-tech and homespun. But will the changes be enough to keep physical stores from being reduced to showrooms for e-commerce sites?
Hot Holiday Gifts Revealed: 6 Big Chains Tell All
If you're not done with your holiday shopping, let DailyFinance help: Six of the nation's biggest retailers gave us the scoop on what's been flying off the shelves this year. So here's our exclusive rundown of some of the top sellers at Macy's, Target, J.C. Penney, Best Buy, Toys R Us and Sephora.
Savings Experiment: Making Your Makeup Multitask
If you feel like your daily makeup routine costs too much, you're not the only one. The average American woman spends about $100 a month on cosmetics and beauty products. So how do you maintain your daily look without dipping into your retirement fund? Consider finding products that can do double duty.
Mass Retailers Take a Shine to the Makeup Biz
The beauty business is undergoing a makeover at some of the nation's biggest retailers, as pharmacies and department stores go after shoppers in new and unconventional ways. Sears, CVS, Duane Reade and their cohorts are courting a business that has rebounded well from the recession despite the country's economic malaise.
7 Free Shipping Options for E-Retailers
Online retailing is big business, and growing. As virtual storefronts become major revenue generators, many retailers are realizing the value of free shipping, which has the potential to greatly increase sales. Consider these seven promotional strategies, good for consumers and investors.
Can This Man Put a Shine Back on J.C. Penney?
Ron Johnson, the man credited with the success of the Apple Store, is about to move downmarket to take over as CEO of J.C. Penney. The buzz from Wall Street has been nothing but positive, but can the executive live up to the hype and reinvent the retailer's dated brand?
