shopping

Wake up. Sound the alarms. Father’s Day is on Sunday. It seems like we talk about Mother’s Day for a month before it actually happens, but Father’s Day just sneaks up on us every year. If this has happened to you and you aren’t prepared with a gift, it’s not too late.

Why are packages so hard to open these days?  Is it because uncaring people were taking items out of the packaging in stores, putting the item in their pocket and walking out without paying?  Probably!  But I'm not one of those people.

There's a new website to help you buy American. It's called US Groove. They've researched, a variety of all-American products.  You can read unbiased reviews on products from appliances, to sunglasses and audio equipment.

It appears that in the wake of a weak economy shoplifting has become more widespread than it was just under a decade ago.

You know about shopping holidays like Black Friday and Cyber Monday, but how about Back-to-School Saturday?

It looks like a troupe of pranksters has trolled just about an entire Virginia shopping mall by convincing shoppers one of its members was a celebrity.

The always fashionable Cheryl Cole recently launched a line of shoes she co-designed with StylistPick.com but the singer and ousted ‘X Factor‘ judge has been hit with complaints from customers.

As you finish Christmas shopping in stores and online, the BBB of Acadiana is warning us to beware of holiday scammers. The Better Business Bureau has identified four common scams that consumers should watch out for during the holidays, whether they’re shopping online, juggling packages at the mall or simply reading their email.

I was mindlessly roaming around on the internet today (okay, I was looking at pictures of old Trans Ams, you caught me), and I came across this little gem:  it's a website full of unique items that would make perfect Christmas (or anytime) gifts!

According to ABC News, if every American buys just $64 worth of presents this Christmas, the result would likely create around 200,000 new jobs!

Did you know that if a website doesn't charge you tax, you are supposed to pay it yourself when you file your taxes? It's true. The Louisiana Department of Revenue reminds shoppers that 'online' does not mean 'tax-free'.

Cpl. Paul Mouton of the Lafayette Police Department was a guest on the CJ and Debbie Ray Show this morning to share some safety tips for Black Friday shoppers, but these reminders are good for any day!

There's nothing quite like the aromas wafting through any American shopping mall - waffle fries, cinnamon buns, pepperoni, sweet and sour sauce. The other day we started reminiscing about the places that are gone, but will always be remembered. Her...

What’s more comforting than a pancake-shaped pillow? A stack of pancakes, when done right, is soft, plump and fluffy. So of course it would make sense to transform the breakfast staple into a pile of comfy pillows. The relaxing flapjack stack even comes with two butter pillows to top off your breakfast-themed dreams...

A couple weeks ago, JCPenney found itself in serious and very public hot water when it was discovered the retailer was selling a t-shirt that read “I’m too pretty to do homework” to little girls. JCPenney pulled the shirt from its site, but now it looks like Forever 21 is filling the void with a shirt that announces the female wearer is “allergic to algebra,” which critics say perpetuates the ster

Labor Day means a three day weekend and respite from hard work for many, but it also means it's the season for end-of-summer deals. Here are some of the best savings of the season, from clothing to back-to-school gear.

In an apparent attempt to set the women’s movement back a hundred years or so, retail giant JCPenney was, until Wednesday morning, selling a little girls’ t-shirt that read, “I’m too pretty to do homework, so my brother has to do it for me.”

When shopping, do your friends tell you the truth? You should always listen to your mother! According to a survey, women would rather shop with their moms than their girlfriends.

Shopping Is Good For You Being a shopaholic might do some damage to your checking account, but it may do you good in the long run!

Do you ever get annoyed when the lady on front of you in line at the grocery checkout pulls a fistful of coupons of her purse? Well, get used to it! A new survey from the marketing and media company Valassis says that more Americans are using coupons...