Category: Online Shopping

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WTVF) — The Franklin Police Department is reporting an “alarming” number of cases where purses are being snatched.

Police across Middle Tennessee are warning shoppers to secure their bags and purses while out, especially during the holiday season

Ron Paisley — a security guard with decades of experience — said he thinks shoppers make the mistake of having a particular stereotype in their head about a criminal when it could be someone dressed in the best outfit.

“There could be a couple of guys in tennis shoes or someone well dressed. One person will act as a distraction and come up asking for a good place to eat dinner, while the other people are picking pockets or taking purses off shopping carts,” Paisley said.

Paisley suggests shoppers be aware of their surroundings the same way they drive.

“Even the smallest lady who is aware, she’s got her head

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Community favorites include Zojirushi‘s rice cooker and Canadian West boots. —Erin Schwartz

The concierge service Spur Jewelry will, for instance, turn an heirloom like a brooch into a chic necklace. —Jenna Miller-Waddell

It’s surprisingly a luxurious thing to own. —Margaret Rhodes

During colonial times, it was tradition to light one to ensure a prosperous year. (There’s even a poem about this: “A bayberry candle burnt to the socket brings food to the larder and gold to the pocket.”) —Caroline Weaver

Turn on notifications and grab one for the purse snob in your life. —JMW

i like Rose Theodora, Janelle Belgraveand Lisa Stardust. Everyone loves an opportunity to talk about themselves. —DP

Its main ingredients include reishi mushroom (of course),

MADISON, Wis. (WMTV) – The Wisconsin Better Business Bureau is offering shoppers tips ahead of the holiday shopping season.

The BBB said between high inflation rates and increased prices of consumer goodsthe 2022 shopping season promises to be an unpredictable one – including with new scams.

Electronics, toys and other products are in short supply, and retailers are trying to staff up as the shopping season gets closer, according to the BBB. It also said that retailers are expecting more people to shop online this year.

With products in high demand and online shopping increasing, the BBB is warning that there may be even more online purchasing scams this year. In 2021, these scams accounted for almost 40% of all scams reported to the BBB Scam Tracker in 2021.

The BBB recommends the following tips to shop smart and safely this holiday season:

• Research before you buy. Use

EAST PROVIDENCE, RI (WPRI) — Many will be heading online to finish their holiday shopping, but how do you keep your personal information safe?

With the rise of online shopping, scammers are finding more creative ways to try and get your personal data.

“A lot of scams come in through text messaging, which is a challenge because we can’t filter it out as much,” said Mike Tetreault with the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA).

Tetreault has a long history with the Department of Homeland Security and now works out of Rhode Island for the CISA.

He told 12 News that it’s more than a full-time job tracking these invisible thieves on the other side of the computer.

“Really be suspicious. Be cautious. Take the extra step and just look at what’s in there. And don’t give out unsolicited financial information. If someone says hey send us your latest banking

Although Gen Z is the generation most interested in shoppingthey’re also the generation most interested in spending carefully, according to a study of 1,300 Vogue and GQ readers. So for young buyers looking to save money without sacrificing quality, GOBankingRates gathered the best shopping advice from money management experts.

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1. Buy Items Out of Season

Certain high-quality items, such as winter coats or bathing suits, are much cheaper if you wait until they’re no longer in season. Waiting can also save you money on technology like smartphones and high-end cameras.

“When tech companies are close to releasing an upgrade, previous editions are often discounted at a cheaper price,” says Danielle Miura, CFP, founder of Spark Financials. “Then you can upgrade the software when the technology

BED-STUY, BROOKLYN — Saturday is an important day for independently owned small businesses across Bed-Stuy: it’s Small Business Saturdaysthe first in a series of “shop small” events that emphasize the power of dollars spent in local communities.

Small Business Saturday is sandwiched between the major Black Friday retail shopping holiday that tends to favor national brands and Cyber ​​Monday, an online shopping event that this year takes place on Nov. 28.

This year, the Bed-Stuy Gateway Business Improvement District is celebrating the day by launching its month-long Winter Wonderland at Marcy Plaza.

Plus many more. Find other participating shops by searching for a business name, ZIP code or neighborhood on the officialmapwebsite.

For many without the scale of established national chains to cruise through the COVID-19 pandemic disruptions, fourth-quarter sales could make the difference between hanging on or shuttering their shops.

Last year, Small Business Saturday sales topped

Sellers optimize listings for the marketplaces on which they sell. But since the platform also sends feeds to Google Shopping automatically to help attract shoppers, it behooves sellers to give some thought to optimizing their marketplace listings for third-party search engines.

SEO (search engine optimization) is a full-time job, but there are some marketplace-specific guides that may be worth at least skimming for some tips.

in a post on Tuesday, Bonanza’s Shelly Breuer said one of the biggest frustrations for sellers are Google Shopping “disapprovals.” Bonanza sends a feed of sellers’ listings and updates it every time a seller makes a change to a listing or updates their booth. It notifies sellers when they have listings that Google has disapproved of, but sellers can also check proactively at any time.

Breuer said Google constantly scans listings, “so it’s a good idea to keep an eye on your ad feed

TYLER, Texas (KLTV) – Rising costs have weighed on Americans for the majority of 2022, but despite inflation, Americans are expected to spend more this holiday season than last year.

The National Retail Federation (NRF) predicts holiday sales will increase between 6% and 8% this November and December over 2021.

“We’re actually seeing that holiday sales are up about 6-8% but if you factor in the cost of inflation, that actually means that sales are down a little bit this year,” UT Tyler Professor of Marketing Dr. Kerri Camp said.

According to the NRF, over 166 million people are planning to shop starting Thanksgiving Day through Cyber ​​Monday. That’s 8 million more than last year. Camp said people are shopping earlier after facing supply chain disruptions.

“About 8 million more consumers will be shopping from Black Friday to Cyber ​​Monday because they are trying to spread out the cost of

Friday is one of the biggest shopping days of the year.

Endless discounts have eager consumers ready to splurge for the holidays — but with an uptick in sales also comes an increase in theft.

“The holiday season makes it easier for criminals because they know more people are going to be out,” Monroe County’s Sheriff Deputy Brendan Hurley said. “There’s larger crowds, there’s more opportunity.”

The National Retail Federation reported last year that more than 174 million Americans shopped from Thanksgiving through Cyber ​​Monday. As retailers prepare for large crowds, security and law enforcement ramp up their presence as well.

“We’ll be doing interior and exterior patrols around the mall,” Ontario County Sheriff’s Deputy Conor Boyer said. “Bikes are out to be able to assist with things in the parking lot as the parking lot gets very crowded. We’re here year round and security is always here as well.

MORRISTOWN, Tenn. (WVLT) -The Morristown Police Department warned holiday shoppers of ways to be safe while shopping this holiday season.

Aside from making sure you lock your car doors, here are other ways to keep your belongings and family safe:

– Shop while it is daylight.

– If shopping at night, park in a well-lit area. Park as close to the building as possible. Avoid parking next to vans, cars with dark-tinted windows, or trucks with camper tops.

– Do not leave the vehicle unoccupied while the motor is running and do not leave children unattended in a vehicle.

– Leave packages and valuables in your trunk locked or hidden out of plain sight.

– Before returning to your vehicle, locate your keys.

– Avoid carrying a purse or wallet. If carrying a purse, always keep a secure hold on your purse. Never leave purse unattended.

– If there is