shopping
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
Being aware of your favorite stores’ secret emergency codes will not only help keep you safe, but it will also help make you more aware of what is happening around you. We now have insight into how Target alerts its employees to emergencies in a way that doesn’t tip off unsuspecting shoppers. Target’s Emergency Codes For EmployeesTarget, like many stores, uses a color-coded system for making emergency announcements to all employees. The hope is the employees know the system and react appropriately while shoppers carry on with their browsing. A similar secret code system is used by airlines and...
Taste of Country
Doom spending is spending excessive amounts of money on luxury things or experiences, such as travel, to deal with concerns about your own finances or the general economic situation. People may feel like there's no point in saving, since they feel they won't be able to achieve their financial goals, and may as well live in the moment. Retail therapy and consumerism in general has long been used for its instant gratification, especially when people are feeling blue. However, doom spending can take it to a whole new level, with people often going into debt or failing to have a minimum level of s...
Euronews (English)
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