Michael Prentice

Opinion: Dollar stores fit the bill: Prentice

Retail

Like most smart consumers, I’ve known for years that it’s possible to save by shopping at a dollar store. But I was surprised recently to

Opinion: U.S. savings a flight of fancy

Retail

Many times I’ve heard people in Ottawa say they save a fistful of money on air travel by driving to the United States to catch

Opinion: ’Tis the season for mall expansions

Retail

The numbers are staggering in the battle of the giants between the Rideau Centre and Bayshore Shopping Centre as they move into the late stages

Opinion: Landing a good deal with airfare loyalty points

Retail

I tried to cash in my Aeroplan points recently for a round-trip flight from Ottawa to London, England – only to discover that I would be

Opinion: Retail council hopeful that feds will crack down on Visa, MasterCard

Retail

The Retail Council of Canada appears confident that merchants will soon get relief from what it calls excessively high fees that are charged to retailers when their

Opinion: Saving a bundle on telecom services

Retail

The technological age, which has brought ever-increasing options for vendors and made research easier, is giving increased power to consumers. It’s the power to say

Opinion: Cashing in on heightened credit card competition

Retail

A dollar saved is a dollar earned – and I figure I’ve already saved more than $1,000 this year on upcoming flights. How did I

Opinion: Retailers find more bang for their buck at the Train Yards

Retail

Marlene Shepherd, doyenne of Ottawa’s fashion retailers, says she took “an educated risk” when she opened a Shepherd’s Fashions store in April 2012 at the Train

Opinion: Cross-border shopping deals remain elusive

Retail

WATERTOWN, N.Y. – For anyone planning to do some cross-border shopping for the holidays, here’s a tip: Do your homework first! By that I mean

Opinion: How much can you save shopping around for groceries?

Retail

We all know food costs are spiralling, but how much can you really save if you shop around? I don’t go comparison shopping as much