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BLOG: Best Buy to Offer Holiday Price Match, Kinda

By Jim Donovan: Best Buy says it has authorized its store staffers to match online prices of competitors in some cases as it heads into the holiday season. Notice the words “in some cases”? Best […]

2012/10/15

3 On Your Side: Save Money For Holiday Shopping

It’s as much of an American tradition as holiday shopping: post-holiday debt. But as 3 On Your Side Consumer Reporter Jim Donovan finds, trimming some costs right now can help consumers stash some cash before Black Friday.

2012/10/09

Toys”R”Us Offers Holiday Price Match Guarantee

By Jim Donovan: Toys“R”Us, Inc. has announced that it will offer a “Price Match Guarantee” on all items available in its Toys“R”Us® and Babies“R”Us® stores nationwide. Now through Christmas Eve. The company will match competitors’ in-store pricing […]

2012/10/03

(The egiftcardday.com web site offers a hundred different gift cards that can be delivered via e-mail. Credit: Ed Fischer)

Out of Time For Holiday Shopping? ‘E’-Gift Cards May Save Your Bacon

The time for Christmas shopping is quickly drawing to a close. But there are many people who still have gifts to buy.

2011/12/23

‘Happy’ Holidays May Lead To Depression

The ‘happy’ holidays can be very stressful, even depressing, for many people.

2011/12/20

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Expert Says Procrastination Doesn’t Pay When It Comes To Christmas Shopping

With Christmas just 11 days away, free shipping on internet orders is about to get scarce, and those last minute deals might as well.

2011/12/15

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Fed Ex Sees Its Busiest Day Ever As Online Shopping Meets Christmas Rush

“Today we are expecting 17 million packages to come through our system,” says a Fed Ex spokesman.

2011/12/12

(A shopper photographs a window display. Credit: Oli Scarff/ Getty Images)

Sweet Spot Is Now For Many Holiday Shopping Deals

This week is your last chance before Christmas to score the best online shopping deals, since most free shipping offers run out before the weekend. But for some items, it could pay to wait.

2011/12/12

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Where Do You Ship Gifts Bought Online?

Tis the season for buying gifts! With more and more people shopping online, where do those packages wind up getting shipped too?

2011/12/08

Gas Prices Down, Holiday Spending Up

A recent study shows that gas prices have gone down 9 cents over the past two weeks. Recent studies also showed an increase in shopping online. A local professor explains if there is a connection.

2011/12/06

(Some of the products available at non-profit The Center For Art In Wood in Old City. Credit: John McDevitt)

Creative Gifts That Give Back

Some of the non-profits in Philadelphia are offering hand made gift ideas with the proceeds going straight back into community programs.

2011/12/02

Last-minute Thanksgiving shoppers at Reading Terminal Market (credit: Hadas Kuznits)

Last Minute Shoppers Still Clamoring For Thanksgiving Meals

Thanksgiving is tomorrow and some people still have some food shopping to do! The mad rush is on to get your last minute items before its time for Thanksgiving

2011/11/23

LivingSocial Offering Coupons On Black Friday

Shoppers can buy coupons Friday, on the LivingSocial site or through their smartphone app, and spend them at stores or online after the crowds die down.

2011/11/22

‘Shopkick’ App For Montgomery Mall In Time For Holiday Shopping

The Montgomery Mall is adopting the “Shopkick” mobile app program which offers specials and discounts at participating stores.

2011/11/22

(A recent shopper at Macy's in New York City. Credit: Michael Loccisano/ Getty Images for Citizen Watch Company.)

Business Expert Sees Bright Season For Area’s Brick-and-Mortar Retailers

“Thanksgiving Day used to be a ‘demilitarized zone’ for retailers,” says Eric Karson of Villanova University, “because they of course realized their hardworking salespeople want to spend time with their families.”

2011/11/21

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