/tags/shopping Shopping en-US Copyright Fri, 11 Apr 2025 15:41:22 GMT /2025-04-11/can-car-shoppers-avoid-tariff-sticker-shock-by-buying-american-brands-its-not-that-simple The Trump administration’s 25% tariff on imported cars took effect April 3, and an additional tariff on imported auto parts is set to take effect May 3. Fri, 11 Apr 2025 15:41:22 GMT /2025-04-11/can-car-shoppers-avoid-tariff-sticker-shock-by-buying-american-brands-its-not-that-simple PolitiFact /show/all-sides/2024-11-29/how-can-retail-shopping-be-revived-in-downtown-columbus Some believe the key to reviving downtown retail spaces could be greater support for local businesses, especially those owned by women and minorities. Fri, 29 Nov 2024 10:00:00 GMT /show/all-sides/2024-11-29/how-can-retail-shopping-be-revived-in-downtown-columbus /show/all-sides/2024-10-24/how-can-retail-shopping-be-revived-in-downtown-columbus Some believe the key to reviving downtown retail spaces could be greater support for local businesses, especially those owned by women and minorities. Thu, 24 Oct 2024 09:00:00 GMT /show/all-sides/2024-10-24/how-can-retail-shopping-be-revived-in-downtown-columbus /2024-06-25/50-years-ago-the-first-retail-barcode-was-scanned-at-an-ohio-grocery-store Fifty years ago at Marsh’s grocery store in Troy, a multi-pack of Wrigley's Juicy Fruit gum became the first retail item scanned with a Universal Product Code, or UPC as we know them. Tue, 25 Jun 2024 21:25:06 GMT /2024-06-25/50-years-ago-the-first-retail-barcode-was-scanned-at-an-ohio-grocery-store Renee Wilde /2023-12-14/expert-predicts-different-futures-for-columbus-malls-as-online-shopping-expands As online retail grows, traditional malls suffer – and that may lead to varied outcomes for Columbus’ biggest shopping hubs. Thu, 14 Dec 2023 10:00:00 GMT /2023-12-14/expert-predicts-different-futures-for-columbus-malls-as-online-shopping-expands Allie Vugrincic /npr-news/2023-07-12/its-back-to-school-shopping-time-and-everyone-wants-a-bargain Spending on back-to-school supplies is predicted to decline this year, for the first time since 2014. With inflation top of mind, parents and teachers are looking for ways to save money. Wed, 12 Jul 2023 18:26:28 GMT /npr-news/2023-07-12/its-back-to-school-shopping-time-and-everyone-wants-a-bargain Erin Kenney /2021-11-16/warehouses-are-overwhelmed-by-americas-shopping-spree The U.S. is dotted with more warehouses than ever. But they are overwhelmed by record-level imports, a lack of workers and a shopping spree of unprecedented proportions. Tue, 16 Nov 2021 19:44:49 GMT /2021-11-16/warehouses-are-overwhelmed-by-americas-shopping-spree Alina Selyukh /wvxu-stories/2020-12-04/just-like-businesses-shoppers-need-to-pivot-too-in-order-to-keep-local-favorites-afloat Holiday traditions like visiting the Fountain Square Christmas tree and sipping hot coco while doing holiday shopping are different during the pandemic.... Fri, 04 Dec 2020 20:48:46 GMT /wvxu-stories/2020-12-04/just-like-businesses-shoppers-need-to-pivot-too-in-order-to-keep-local-favorites-afloat Jolene Almendarez /news-partners/2020-05-15/pandemic-hits-spending-hard-79-dive-in-clothing-sales-leads-a-record-plunge Retail sales saw record drops for the second month in a row. Other categories with huge declines included a 59% dive in furniture sales and 29% decreases in department stores and gas stations. Fri, 15 May 2020 12:36:00 GMT /news-partners/2020-05-15/pandemic-hits-spending-hard-79-dive-in-clothing-sales-leads-a-record-plunge Alina Selyukh /news/2018-11-20/easton-town-center-plans-500-million-expansion Big changes are coming at Easton Town Center, the east Columbus mall and shopping plaza nearing its 20th birthday.Developers on Monday announced plans for… Tue, 20 Nov 2018 14:02:36 GMT /news/2018-11-20/easton-town-center-plans-500-million-expansion Steve Brown