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Coupons Via Cellphone: Whipping Up the Impulse Buy
Posted By: Christina Cheddar Berk
To date, the concept of receiving coupons on your cell phone has been more theory than practice. This is despite a resurgence in coupon use and an increasing dependence on cell phones.
Top Toy Trends: Me, I Want A Huuuuulaaaa Hoooop!
Posted By: Christina Cheddar Berk
There's nothing like a recession to make us get all warm and fuzzy about the past.
Reinventing the Fan the Dyson Way
Posted By: Christina Cheddar Berk
Sir James Dyson, a pioneer of bagless vacuum cleaners, wants to change the way you look at fans.
Can Wal-Mart Get You To Buy Your Shampoo Online?
Posted By: Christina Cheddar Berk
In its latest push to boost its online business, Wal-Mart Stores has started selling health and beauty products online for home delivery.
Money to Burn? Drive Away in This Pastry
Posted By: Christina Cheddar Berk
The economy may be on its way back, but conspicuous consumption is not.
Wealthy Americans may be feeling more cheery and optimistic as the Christmas holiday season approaches, but that doesn't mean they will be doling out extravagant gifts.
Fantasy Christmas Gifts 2009
Posted By: Christina Cheddar Berk
Fantasy Christmas Gifts
When you were young, you may have paged through toy catalogs, compiling the perfect wish list for Santa. Even though you’re older, there’s no reason to stop dreaming. To get those fantasies churning, click ahead and take a peek at this year’s .The catalog was first published in 1926 as a 16-page booklet intended for its best customers. Each year since, it has helped set the bar for luxury holiday gifts. This year’s edition reflects more somber times and includes less pricey items. Keeping in mi
When you were young, you may have paged through toy catalogs, compiling the perfect wish list for Santa. Even though you’re older, there’s no reason to stop dreaming.
To get those fantasies churning, click ahead and take a peek at this year’s Neiman Marcus Christmas Book .
The catalog was first published in 1926 as a 16-page booklet intended for its best customers. Each year since, it has helped set the bar for luxury holiday gifts.
This year’s edition reflects more somber times and includes less pricey items. Keeping in mind that even the well-heeled may be shunning unnecessary items, the gifts selected focus most heavily providing their recipients with enjoyable experiences.
By Christina Cheddar BerkPosted 9 Oct 2009
Why These Retailers May Beat Sales Estimates Tomorrow
Posted By: Christina Cheddar Berk
Folks are starting to speculate about whether September chain-store sales can be seen as a barometer of how Christmas holiday sales will ring in.
Price Wars in Toyland: Target To Match Wal-Mart's Cuts
Posted By: Christina Cheddar Berk
Let the holiday price wars begin.
Target is expected to announce that it will match toy price discounts put in place last week by rival Wal-Mart Stores .
PepsiCo Names Foss to Head Bottling Operations
Posted By: Christina Cheddar Berk
Following on the heels of its S-4 filing last week, PepsiCo announced Monday it plans to name Eric Foss to head up the company's bottling business once it completes its acquisition of Pepsi Bottling Group and PepsiAmericas .
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Christina Cheddar Berk is editor of CNBC.com's Consumer Nation and chief trend spotter.
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