shopping
La Bellez Común (The Common Beauty) makes a case for a bygone age when shop fronts were a work of art in themselves as artisans were employed to attract customers. The book was the brainchild of two architects, Luis Fernández-Galido and Javier Sánchez Bellver, who sought to record the most picturesque shop fronts for history. The project was completed between 1977-78 but at the time it was not published. It was finally put into print earlier this year, more than four decades on, and has become an unlikely best seller. It is easy, however, to see why the book has created such a stir. Every page...
Euronews (English)
Living in consumer-rich but salary-poor Japan, we all look for a good deal. Around your birthday is a great, little-acknowledged time to save some cash in Japan. Many restaurants, stores, attractions and spas offer birthday discounts and freebies in Japan—some even better thandiscounts for passport holders—that will help you celebrate your special day on the cheap. These include free ice cream scoops, reduced amusement park admission and a half-off haircut. Looking to celebrate with style and enjoy free sweets on a budget? The \places listed below across Japan have you covered. Be sure to regi...
GaijinPot
Walmart allegedly overcharged customers who used the self-checkout lanes at more than 1,600 stores according to a recent report. Overcharging At Self-Checkout IncidentSometime in mid-March, Walmart customers using self-checkout lanes were allegedly both under- and over-charged according to a report from Bloomberg News. The outlet is basing the article on documents pertaining to the alleged incident. Bloomberg News says the alleged incorrect pricing stemmed from an “internal system failure,” which kept correct price information from getting to self-checkout stations. READ MORE: Avoid Shopping A...
Taste of Country
Walmart allegedly overcharged customers who used the self-checkout lanes at more than 1,600 stores according to a recent report. Overcharging At Self-Checkout IncidentSometime in mid-March, Walmart customers using self-checkout lanes were allegedly both under- and over-charged according to a report from Bloomberg News. The outlet is basing the article on documents pertaining to the alleged incident. Bloomberg News says the alleged incorrect pricing stemmed from an “internal system failure,” which kept correct price information from getting to self-checkout stations. READ MORE: Avoid Shopping A...
The Boot
Online sites offer a vast array of goods at fiercely competitive prices. Last year, these online marketplaces such as Mercado, eBay, Vinted and Depop were responsible for about 35% of digital shopping orders worldwide, according to Statista. Supermarkets and online food suppliers came in second at 15% followed by direct-to-consumer (DTC) sites such as Nike and Adidas with 14%. The online sites for John Lewis, Boohoo and Argos had a share of 13%, with social on-app purchasing such as within games, coming in at 5%. Delivery apps such as Uber Eats and Deliveroo also accounted for 5%. Social media...
Euronews (English)
Die Shopping-Welt in Deutschland verändert sich: Geschäfte für Bekleidung, Schuhe, Accessoires und Elektronik spielen in Einkaufscentern zwar immer noch eine große Rolle. Der Anteil an der Gesamtfläche ist jedoch rückläufig, ihre Bedeutung könnte in Zukunft weiter abnehmen. Zu diesem Ergebnis kommt der «Shopping-Center Report 2024» des Kölner Handelsforschungsinstituts EHI. «Immer mehr Center verkleinern ihre Einzelhandelsflächen und setzen stärker auf andere Nutzungen wie Freizeit, Gastronomie, Sport, Arztpraxen, Büro, Kitas und Wohnen», sagte Studienautorin Lena Knopf. «Mischnutzungen haben ...
DPA (German)
Die Entscheidung ist gefallen: Die insolvente Warenhauskette Galeria Karstadt Kaufhof bekommt mal wieder neue Eigentümer. Ein Konsortium aus der US-Investmentgesellschaft NRDC Equity Partners und der Gesellschaft BB Kapital SA des Unternehmers Bernd Beetz will das Unternehmen übernehmen. Das gab Insolvenzverwalter Stefan Denkhaus in Essen offiziell bekannt. Beetz selbst war auch dabei. Bei seinem ersten öffentlichen Auftritt als Mit-Eigner der Warenhauskette sprach der 73-Jährige über die Pläne für Galeria und seine Motivation. Ein Überblick: Was haben die neuen Investoren vor?«Wir glauben an ...
DPA (German)
Those shopping through Walmart might want to doublecheck what they’re buying because it could cost them down the road. The retail giant is set to hike fees associated with returns on some items. How Walmart Is Raising Return FeesFor those who have never fully plunged into the world of shopping on Walmart.com, the website operates somewhat like Amazon when it comes to who can sell there. Along with items typically sold at Walmart stores, you’ll also find goods from third-party sellers. It’s those sellers who will initially be hit the hardest by Walmart’s increase of returned item fees. READ MOR...
The Boot
Those shopping through Walmart might want to doublecheck what they’re buying because it could cost them down the road. The retail giant is set to hike fees associated with returns on some items. How Walmart Is Raising Return FeesFor those who have never fully plunged into the world of shopping on Walmart.com, the website operates somewhat like Amazon when it comes to who can sell there. Along with items typically sold at Walmart stores, you’ll also find goods from third-party sellers. It’s those sellers who will initially be hit the hardest by Walmart’s increase of returned item fees. READ MOR...
Taste of Country
I used to think 2 a.m. was the best time to shop at Walmart when I had a job working at a bar. The aisles were fairly free of people. I enjoyed the quiet after a noisy night in a room full of inebriated bar patrons. READ MORE: The Important Reason Some Walmart Employees Wear Yellow Name TagsThose were the days when Walmarts near me were all open 24 hours. Then the pandemic happened, keeping us from buying Pizza Rolls at 2 a.m. Let’s take a look at the best and worst times to head to Walmart to stock up on supplies for the week. What Is The Best Day To Shop at Walmart?Let’s first discuss your g...
Taste of Country
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