Friday, March 31, 2017

Amazon is Shutting Down Quidsi, Diapers.com Parent Company

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Claiming a lack of profitability After its landmark purchase of Souq.com, the Middle East’s largest e-commerce site, this week Amazon has chosen to close down Quidsi, parent company of Diapers.com and Soap.com, because it has failed to reach profitability since Amazon acquired the company in 2010. Quidsi, founded by Jet.com CEO Marc Lore, was a $500 million purchase for... 

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Thursday, March 30, 2017

T-mobile Rolls Out Free Scam Call Protection to Customers

T-Mobile Scam Block Logo

T-Mobile customers are getting extra protection from scam calls at no extra charge with the “Un-carrier’s” new Scam ID and Scam Block services. Get a call from a likely scammer? Scam ID alerts you that the incoming call is probably someone out to steal from you. Don’t even want to see those scam calls come through? Enable... 

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Tuesday, March 28, 2017

Harbor Freight Settlement Means Cash for Customers

Harbor Freight Class Action Lawsuit Settlement

If you purchased anything at Harbor Freight Tools between April 8, 2011, and December 15, 2016, you might be eligible for a rebate. The company recently settled a class-action lawsuit that charged them with misrepresenting the discounts on products by misstating the pre-discount prices. Harbor Freight disputes this charge, but they still settled. To file a... 

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Is Retail Dead? A Look at the Changes Happening in the Industry

Is Retail Dead

With all the bankruptcies, store closings, reported “dips” in shopping foot traffic and the rise of e-commerce, financial analysts and news media alike are all ready to ring in retail’s untimely death. It’s hard not to feel depressed at the amount of companies filing for Chapter 11, especially beloved ones like American Apparel and Gander... 

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Monday, March 27, 2017

Lowes Announces Augmented Reality Mobile App to Help Shoppers Navigate Stores

Family navigating Lowe's using the new Lowe’s Vision: In-Store Navigation app

If you’ve ever struggled to find what you’re looking for in (what seems like) the endless labyrinthine aisles of popular home improvement stores like Lowe’s, Home Depot and Menards, you’ll be excited to hear that one home improvement giant is launching a mobile app that will help you navigate to specific products in the store. Lowe’s... 

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Sunday, March 26, 2017

Say Goodbye to Virgin America Thanks to Alaska Airlines

Virgin America Alaska Airlines Brand Merger

Last year, Alaska Airlines acquired Virgin America for $2.6 billion, and in 2019, they’ll be killing off the brand name entirely and folding Virgin’s features into their own planes. In an announcement on the change, Sangita Woerner, Alaska Airlines’ vice president of marketing, said, “While the Virgin America name is beloved to many, we concluded... 

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Saturday, March 25, 2017

Your Target Store will get a “Reimagined” Look Soon

Target storefront zoomed in on logo

Featured image via Flickr user Mike Mozart Get ready to relearn how to navigate the aisles of your local Target. Last Monday during the Shoptalk retail and e-commerce event in Las Vegas, the company unveiled what it’s calling its “most ambitious store re-design to date” as a part of its plans to invest billions of dollars over the... 

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Friday, March 24, 2017

Apple Introduces (PRODUCT)RED iPhone 7, More Affordable 9.7-inch iPad, New Video App

New PRODUCT(RED) iPhone 7 lying on top of the product box

Tuesday was a red-letter day for Apple fans. The tech company introduced three new products, two of which are available for order today. Socially active iPhone users can now support the Global Fund, an organization designed to accelerate the end of AIDS, by purchasing a (PRODUCT)RED iPhone 7 or 7 plus. This special edition iPhone... 

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Thursday, March 23, 2017

Walmart to Foster Startup Growth with Silicon Valley Incubator

Walmart Silicon Valley Startup Incubator Investment

In keeping with their forward-thinking e-commerce focus, Walmart has announced they are opening a startup incubator in Silicon Valley. Named Store. No. 8, the goal of the incubator is to foster startups focused on retail technology development to further Walmart’s competitive edge in the industry. Jet.com founder Marc Lore announced the initiative on Monday at... 

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Wednesday, March 22, 2017

Sears and Kmart Join Growing List of Floundering Retailers

Sears Kmart Losing Money Closing

We knew Sears and Kmart weren’t doing well after their decision to shutter 150 stores across 40 states, but now parent company Sears Holding has issued a statement declaring they may not have enough money to continue operations through 2017. In a filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission, Sears Holding stated, “Our historical operating... 

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Tuesday, March 21, 2017

Kohl’s to Localize Shopping Experiences Instead of Closing More Stores

Kohl's Shrinks 200 Stores Cost Reduction

Kohl’s has announced a plan to literally shrink 200 more of its 1,160 stores into smaller spaces in an effort to target shoppers more effectively and to reduce costs. Like other popular department stores, Kohl’s has struggled to see growth over the last year, but instead of shutting down under-performing stores, they’ve doubled down on physical locations after... 

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Monday, March 20, 2017

Gander Mountain Follows Wet Seal, hhgregg, The Limited and Others in Filing for Bankruptcy

Gander Mountain Chapter 11 Bankruptcy

On March 10, Gander Mountain announced it was filing for Chapter 11 of the United States Bankruptcy Code. This comes on a wave of other Chapter 11 filings this year, including Wet Seal, hhgregg and The Limited. According to a press release, Gander Mountain is citing “challenging traffic patterns and shifts in consumer demand resulting... 

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Women’s History Month: Celebrating the Women Behind FatWallet

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March is Women’s History Month, a time to recognize the countless contributions women have made throughout history. In celebration of this month-long awareness event, we’d like to highlight a few of the many women who have contributed to FatWallet’s success. These are just a handful of the many amazing women who work at FatWallet, and they are all long-time employees who... 

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Friday, March 17, 2017

JCPenney is Closing 138 Stores in 41 States

In an effort to focus more heavily on e-commerce, JCPenney will be closing 138 stores across the US, starting the liquidation process April 17. They announced back in February that they would be moving to close stores, and recently they released the full list here. About 5,000 employees will be impacted by this liquidation, and,... 

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Thursday, March 16, 2017

Amazon Adding Spanish Language Option to Website and App

Amazon.com Adding Spanish

In a move to be more inclusive and appeal to the Spanish-speaking US market, Amazon is adding a Spanish language option to its main site, according to CNET. While international versions of the site have been available in Spanish, such as Amazon.com.mx (Mexico) and Amazon.es (Spain), this will be the first time Amazon has adjusted... 

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Wednesday, March 15, 2017

Modcloth Joining Walmart Under Jet.com Purchase

In a recording of a company meeting provided to Jezebel (presumably by a ModCloth employee), ModCloth CEO Matthew Kaness announced that Jet.com has acquired the clothing retailer. This news wasn’t set to be released publicly until Friday, and the deal isn’t set to close until tomorrow, but it has already caused a bit of stir... 

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“Clear Knee Mom Jeans” are Real, and the Reviews are Epic

The "Clear Knees Mom Jeans" Reviews are Epic

Nope, it’s not April Fools. “Clear Knee Mom Jeans” are real, and you can purchase them for a mere $95 through Nordstrom’s Topshop. These denim and plastic beauties feature a high-rise fit, tapered cut, and, yep, clear plastic panels that “bare your knees for a futuristic feel.” Your credit cards are out already, aren’t they?... 

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How to Plan an Engagement Party on a Budget

How to plan an engagement party on a budget

One partner asked; the other partner said yes. Now you’ve got a ton of planning to do. Love may not cost a thing, but engagement parties sure do! Don’t blow your budget on your first wedding-related event. Here are a few tips for how you can save on your engagement party plans: Venue According to Christina... 

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Monday, March 13, 2017

7 Con Survival Tips for Newbies

7 Con Survival Tips

Hey, all of you amazing geeks, it’s that time of the year to start thinking about which Comic-Con you will be attending. There are tons of cons to consider and perhaps a smaller local con might be better than one a major city will hold, or if you really want to go all out you... 

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Wednesday, March 8, 2017

How to Take the Stress Out of Finding Your Wedding Venue

Find the Perfect Wedding Venue

So you’ve decided to plan your wedding yourself and you’ve got your budget all laid out, right? The first thing you’ll want to do now is pick a venue (or two) for your wedding and reception. It’s one of the most expensive things, on average, you’ll be spending on, and you want to save as... 

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Monday, March 6, 2017

7 Fun Things To Do With Your Tax Money

It’s tax season and we tend to be pretty conservative with our extra cash mostly because student loans are a killer. If you are like us, we tend to be curious about what people spend with their tax refund. In researching for this article, we’ve seen there are a ton of things people typically spend... 

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Wednesday, March 1, 2017

Finding Your Wedding Style

couple standing under a willow tree after wedding

There is a lot that goes into deciding what you want your wedding to look like. It’s more than just the perfect dress, which we may or may not have dreamed of for a long time. There is the venue, the bridesmaid dresses, the groomsmen outfits, the decorations, the theme for the reception, the decor... 

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