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It's no secret that Internet book sales and the advent of digital books on dedicated readers like the Amazon Kindle has eaten into the business of book chains such as Borders. Now, it appears that Borders may have reached the final chapter in the tale of its corporate existence, and anyone holding...

A massively successful promotion by "deal-of-the day" website LivingSocial left a bad taste in the mouth of many consumers who have been complaining they were unfairly shut out of the bargain. Last week's daily deal on LivingSocial offered users a $20 Amazon gift card for just $10, while those who...

Gift card sales continue to climb with a projected spending of $24.78 billion, based on the National Retail Federation's 2010 Gift Card Consumer Intentions and Actions survey. Although NRF estimates that Americans spent an average of $145.61 on gift cards, up 4% from 2009, and approximately 55.2%...

Shoppers didn't disappoint, buying presents at both low- and high-end prices, from jewelry to shoes. Most analysts predict sales will show year-over-year increases of 3% to 4% on Thursday, when major chains post December figures and holiday totals.

The presents are unwrapped and the holiday finally in the rear view mirror, but there's still more deals to be had. If you're a savvy shopper, right after Christmas presents one of the best opportunities to save all year. Take advantage of the sales with a few good tips. 1. Be Organized. I like to...

You're Christmas shopping may not be done, but now is a great time to think about buying a few items for yourself before the end of the year. Think about going against the grain and you'll get some good deals on non-gift items. So before the clock strikes midnight on New Year's here are some...

We're almost to Christmas, but first, there's Free Shipping Day -- the next all-important holiday/marketing event. That's the day retailers will offer some or all of their inventory shipped for free when purchased online hopefully to arrive in time for the holiday. But what if you're trying to pay...

Gift cards are the most popular and requested item this holiday season, but so too are scams designed to take advantage of unsuspecting shoppers. The National Retail Federation estimates we'll spend close to $25 billion on gift cards this year, and thieves are anxious to get a piece of the...

According to a recent report from the National Retail Federation, clothing and gift cards are expected to be the most requested items on American wish lists for 2010, and while reindeer sweaters can be easily exchanged, Bankrate.com says there are ten things consumers should know when buying a gift...

On average, U.S. consumers will spend about 4% more on gift cards this upcoming holiday season than they did a year ago, as improving financial conditions allow people to spend a little more on presents, a new report predicts.