| More

Avoid the big-box binge

By Jody Rohlena on March 23, 2009 10:53:27 am

Fullshoppingbagsketch Businesses are hurting as we all sit home wearing our same old clothes, watching Netflix films, and making homemade pizza. When we do go shopping, we’re looking for a deal—and many of us are making a beeline to the membership warehouse clubs. Store traffic and sales are up in the clubs, while other retailers have seen dips in both. We’ve done some comparison shopping, and it’s true: You can save big at the big-box warehouse stores, especially on items like trash bags, batteries, and medicines.

But there is this potential pitfall to be wary of: walking in with a short list of essential items and walking out an hour later with a cart full of impulse buys. To avoid this “big-box binge,” follow the tips recommended by one of our fellow bloggers at Consumer Reports. Hint: stick to the list!

Subscribe now!
Jody Rohlena

Jody Rohlena

Posted at 10:53:27 AM in
Jody Rohlena

Print This Page

Obed Butuk

06:42:17 PM on Tue Mar 24 2009

In as much as there are huge savings in the warehouse clubs, there even more savings on online shopping. Today's time constrained busy consumer should also consider online malls for a more flexible and discount shopping without worry of over boxing stuff they need.

boxes to the Philippines

02:25:05 AM on Tue Oct 13 2009

I've been looking for links like these for a long time. Really helpful information I've got from your blog.

Daniel Roberts

Post a Comment

All comments are reviewed by our moderators, and will not appear on this blog unless they have been approved. Comments that do not relate directly to the blog entry's contents, are commercial in nature, contain objectionable or inappropriate material, or otherwise violate our User Agreement or Privacy Policy, will not be approved. Approved posts generally appear within 24 hours of receipt. For general inquiries not related to this blog, please contact Customer Service.

If you have a TypeKey or TypePad account, please Sign In