Online shops use ‘dark patterns’ to trick you into buying and signing up for more, study suggests
When examining more than 11,000 online shops, researchers from Princeton found that many were using manipulative tactics that exploit cognitive biases to get shoppers to buy and sign up for more.
When examining more than 11,000 online shops, researchers from Princeton found that many were using manipulative tactics that exploit cognitive biases to get shoppers to buy and sign up for more.
Data on your spending habits could be a gold mine for banks
Now banks want to turn data they already have on your spending habits into extra revenue by identifying likely customers for retailers.
Now banks want to turn data they already have on your spending habits into extra revenue by identifying likely customers for retailers.
Reports: Synthetic flesh spray to go on sale, cover up unwanted blemishes
Feeling insecure about your skin?
Feeling insecure about your skin?
Exploring the $390 million CBD industry, craze with wrestler Bob Backlund
The CBD oil industry is booming across the country. It’s so popular that a wrestling legend even relies on it to get him through his workouts.
The CBD oil industry is booming across the country. It’s so popular that a wrestling legend even relies on it to get him through his workouts.
'Star Wars'-themed Instant Pots that look like R2-D2, Chewbacca now available
Finally, something to aid in the process of braising our delicious porg-based stews.
Finally, something to aid in the process of braising our delicious porg-based stews.
Amazon pulls ‘disturbing’ Christmas ornaments showing Auschwitz concentration camp after protest
Amazon pulled a number of holiday ornaments featuring images of the Auschwitz death camp posted by sellers on its platform.
Amazon pulled a number of holiday ornaments featuring images of the Auschwitz death camp posted by sellers on its platform.
FBI: Beware of holiday scams
The FBI and Federal Trade Commission are teaming up to warn shoppers this holiday season.
The FBI and Federal Trade Commission are teaming up to warn shoppers this holiday season.
Black Friday fights caught on video land shoppers on Santa's naughty list
If there’s ever a time during the year to lose hope in all humanity, it’s on Black Friday.
If there’s ever a time during the year to lose hope in all humanity, it’s on Black Friday.
Most holiday shoppers prefer buying gifts online
More than half of consumers are shopping online for their holiday gifts, according to a new report.
More than half of consumers are shopping online for their holiday gifts, according to a new report.
H&M tests clothing rental service to address environmental concern
H&M has decided to test out a clothing rental service as the fashion industry faces environmental concerns over its contribution to waste and pollution.
H&M has decided to test out a clothing rental service as the fashion industry faces environmental concerns over its contribution to waste and pollution.
Black Friday and Cyber Monday: Why our brains love good deals
Black Friday is predicted to lure 36 percent of American consumers into making purchases this year, and it turns out those door-buster deals are playing into the way our brains are wired.
Black Friday is predicted to lure 36 percent of American consumers into making purchases this year, and it turns out those door-buster deals are playing into the way our brains are wired.
Local malls, outlets announce hours for Black Friday shoppers
As holiday shoppers gear up for Black Friday, malls are adjusting their schedules to accommodate those eager deal finders.
As holiday shoppers gear up for Black Friday, malls are adjusting their schedules to accommodate those eager deal finders.
Here are grocery stores open across the US on Thanksgiving 2019
There are several national grocery chains that will be open on Thanksgiving to pick up that ingredient you may have forgotten.
There are several national grocery chains that will be open on Thanksgiving to pick up that ingredient you may have forgotten.
It’s back: Toys R Us reopens its first store in New Jersey
The new retail store is opening in Paramus, located about 20 miles northeast of Newark.
The new retail store is opening in Paramus, located about 20 miles northeast of Newark.
Airlines to offer major flight deals for Black Friday and Cyber Monday 2019
Planning to travel somewhere in 2020? You may be able to save on flights by booking on Black Friday or Cyber Monday.
Planning to travel somewhere in 2020? You may be able to save on flights by booking on Black Friday or Cyber Monday.
TJ Maxx, Marshalls, HomeGoods continued selling products that were recalled, federal agency warns
T.J. Maxx, Marshalls and HomeGoods continue to sell at least 19 items that were recalled as far back as 2014 and customers need to be aware, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission announced.
T.J. Maxx, Marshalls and HomeGoods continue to sell at least 19 items that were recalled as far back as 2014 and customers need to be aware, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission announced.
‘Tis the season for porch pirates: Location, home design may elevate your theft risk, surveys suggest
As Black Friday and Cyber Monday approach, Americans are set to spend billions of dollars online, bringing the porch pirates out of the shadows. These are the factors that may up your theft risk, according to two recent surveys.
As Black Friday and Cyber Monday approach, Americans are set to spend billions of dollars online, bringing the porch pirates out of the shadows. These are the factors that may up your theft risk, according to two recent surveys.
A.C. Moore to close all 145 of its stores
New Jersey-based arts and crafts store A.C. Moore announced it will close all locations due to a difficult-to-compete-in retail environment.
New Jersey-based arts and crafts store A.C. Moore announced it will close all locations due to a difficult-to-compete-in retail environment.
Here's a list of the best 2019 Black Friday tech deals
TVs, laptops, smartphones, oh my! Here's a list of the best 2019 Black Friday tech deals and tips on how to find the best bang for your buck.
TVs, laptops, smartphones, oh my! Here's a list of the best 2019 Black Friday tech deals and tips on how to find the best bang for your buck.
Costco, HomeGoods and Lowe’s among major retailers closed on Thanksgiving 2019
Many retail chains have expanded their Black Friday hours earlier and earlier over the years, sometimes into the previous day, to get a head start on the competition.
Many retail chains have expanded their Black Friday hours earlier and earlier over the years, sometimes into the previous day, to get a head start on the competition.