Yes, we love celebrities, our sports teams, and nostalgia. As a result (and aided by the Web), collectibles have become big sellers. And auctions can real pump up the prices …
Read moreLeBron James + Nike = $300?
Nike is ready to launch a new $300 pair of sneakers called the Lebron X, endorsed by NBA MVP and Olympics star LeBron James of the Miami Heat. This is …
Read moreConsumers Need to Become More Price Aware
As Phil Lempert, the Supermarket Guru, notes: “Retailers and [consumer product manufacturers] continue to mask everyday price increases with smaller package sizes, fractional ounce content, and uneven dollar amounts …
Read moreTurning Frugals into Frequent Shoppers
It is imperative for companies to find ways to get people to be less frugal in their shopping behavior. As reported in Promo: “A broad trend that can’t be …
Read moreJustice Dept. Sues Apple and Publishers Over E-Book Pricing; 3 Publishers Settle
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Overpaying for E-books? Well, the U.S. Justice Department has said enough. As Julie …
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