Week of August 24, 2026
(see last week)
10 Common Complaints About Dollar Tree
We are happy to tell you that Giant Food -- the largest supermarket chain in the Washington, DC area -- has now installed digital coupon kiosks in all its stores. This way those without smartphones or internet can save on groceries just as tech-savvy shoppers do.
That story is in Mouse Print* this week.
We have all noticed "they don't make them like they used to" when it comes to major appliances and other products that used to last forever. The website Worse on Purpose examines various products and industries in an effort to explain how quality is no longer job one. Their "brands ledger" evaluates almost 350 major product brands and advises whether to avoid them now. Here is an interview with that website's founder.
Last spring, iSeeCars examined which types of cars held their value the best, as well as which particular models depreciated less than others. Here is their five-year depreciation study.
Consumer AlertSerial Returners May Get Banned for Life
If you buy a lot and return a lot, including buying multiple sizes and colors to see which looks and fits best, you could be in for an unwelcome surprise. Retailers are banning shoppers who abuse liberal return policies. Here is the print version of this story.
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