Opinion: Dollar stores fit the bill: Prentice
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
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Opinion: U.S. savings a flight of fancy
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
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
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
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
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
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
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: Capital companies hope to build on pay-and-display
Imagine a city where your vehicle can talk to pretty much every other machine. Without stopping and rolling down your window, your car automatically sends
Opinion: Cross-border shopping deals remain elusive
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
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