Massive experiment shows why ticket sellers hit you with last-second fees
There's a reason that online ticket sellers hit you with those extra fees after you've picked your seats and are ready to click "buy."
There's a reason that online ticket sellers hit you with those extra fees after you've picked your seats and are ready to click "buy."
Economics & Business
Feb 22, 2021
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When consumers are trying to decide between traditional and online shopping, many factors come into play, such as price, quality, convenience and timeframe. Now, thanks to new research reported in ACS' Environmental Science ...
Environment
Feb 26, 2020
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Online sales for the key holiday retail day of "Cyber Monday" were on track for a record, helped by surging smartphone shopping, market trackers said.
Business
Nov 30, 2015
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Online US shopping for Black Friday deals soared to $3 billion during a two-day period beginning Thursday, with tablets and cell phones as top must-have items, estimates showed Saturday.
Business
Dec 1, 2013
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US shoppers were on pace to drive "Cyber Monday" sales to a new record high as people flocked the Internet to snap up deals offered by online retailers.
Business
Nov 29, 2011
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(AP) -- Tax-free shopping is under threat for many online shoppers as states facing widening budget gaps increasingly pressure Amazon.com Inc. and other Internet retailers to start collecting sales taxes from their residents.
Business
Mar 21, 2011
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Online shopping and home delivery have displaced the traditional trip to the shops for many people. This has been an ongoing process in retail that has seen the closure of high-street shops and many of the big department ...
Economics & Business
Jan 24, 2024
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If you're one of those people who line up for the Black Friday sales, jump online for Singles Day, or are thinking you'll queue outside the local department store on Boxing Day for the "real bargains," rest assured, you are ...
Social Sciences
Nov 22, 2023
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The share of e-commerce retail sales in the United States has grown steadily over the last decade. This trend has been driven by retailers with traditional brick-and-mortar stores adopting online channels to connect to customers. ...
Economics & Business
Jan 17, 2023
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This holiday season is expected to set another record for online sales, according to the National Retail Federation. But if consumer habits mirror previous years, 20% to 30% of the merchandise will be returned. It's a big ...
Social Sciences
Nov 17, 2022
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