ShopSmart reveals Smart Handbag Shopping Secrets
September 16, 2012
New poll finds half of American women have a hard time shopping for bags
Yonkers, NY – Finding the perfect purse can be tricky. According to a new national poll from ShopSmart, roughly half of women said they had a hard time shopping for a handbag. But that doesn’t stop them from stocking up—women said they owned 10 bags on average, and one in 10 fessed up to having more than 20.
On “splurge” bags, women spend an average of $148.00. And names matter?about a quarter of respondents said they bought a bag because it was a certain brand. [Read more]
ShopSmart’s Six Steps to Score Big Savings on Clothes
September 11, 2012
Tricks and tips that can help shoppers save even more at their favorite stores
Yonkers, NY – It’s easier than ever to score deals on clothing and accessories─sales and coupons are everywhere and there’s always bargains online. But shoppers can do even better if they know how to work all the angles.
The October 2012 issue of ShopSmart magazine, from Consumer Reports, provides the ultimate guide to scoring deals on clothing and accessories and features six must-do steps to saving, tips for saving even more at go-to retailers, information on what’s new on the racks this fall and nine great bargain clothing sites. [Read more]
Jockey and Carters among Top Scorers in Consumer Reports Outlet Stores Survey
October 5, 2011
Experts compare quality of outlet store goods head-to-head with the brand’s regular retail products
Yonkers, NY – With the promise of big savings on quality name brands, outlet stores are booming in this sour economy. But are they delivering on that promise? To find out, Consumer Reports surveyed 17,753 readers who made nearly 39,000 outlet store visits.
The results reveal the winners and losers among 58 major outlet brands included in Consumer Reports’ survey, which took into account key factors such as value, quality, selection, and service. Consumer Reports also interviewed experts and sent a reporter undercover to buy $2,000 worth of shirts, slacks, socks, sweats, and other items, to examine in its’ textile labs. [Read more]
