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Is Stocking a Pantry Being Greedy?
Source: Frugal For Life

Would buying cases of an item be considered greedy? How about stocking up on food and household items to last you 3-6 months, are you being selfish? If food spoils and you have to toss it out before you can eat it, is that selfish or poor planning? When you grab the last box on t …

'Power Shoppers' Seek Freshness, Personality in e-Tail - MarketingVOX
Source: marketingvox.com

Do you shop online 3+ times a month? You're a "'power shopper'" and know what Marketing VOX is writing about. Higher expectations from your e-tailers and a unique shopping experience. Which e-tailer gets your best/worst marks?

Consumers get frugal, so retailers get creative - USATODAY.com
Source: USA Today

Retailers take note of new shopper sweet spots: value, comfort, and caution. (Where's my Hershey's bar?)

American Dietetic Association Releases 2008 Nutrition Trends Survey
Source: Science Daily

Women are more likely than men to say diet and physical activity both are very important according to new survey results.

MediaPost Publications - Stores' Brand Identity Is In The Bag! - 09/30/2008
Source: MediaPost | Online Media Daily

What does your reusable shopping bag say about you? "Green" bags are quickly becoming ad space. Retailers like Whole Foods and Wal-Mart are putting special efforts into branding the affordable bags sold at check-out counters.

Novelties - Capturing the Moment (and More) via Cellphone Video - NYTimes.com
Source: The New York Times

Have you traded in texting for video broadcasting from your cellphone? Then you're an early adopter and you're just waiting for technology to catch up. Anne Eisenberg describes the next wave in mobile communications.

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