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The Best Buys of May Are More Than Memorial Day Sales!

By Benjamin Glaser, DealNews Editor
From Mother's Day to Memorial Day, May is a busy month for retailers and shoppers alike. But before you purchase a new grill or try on any summer apparel, you'll want to read our guide, which points out some of the best (and worst) products to buy this month.
Published May 1, 2017
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This Chinese Knock-Off Is So Obvious It's Funny

By Julie Ramhold, DealNews Staff Writer
A new Chinese company, Uncle Martian, is drawing fire after unveiling its logo. With striking similarities to a big-name sportswear brand, it seems as if they're not even trying.
Published May 9, 2016
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When is the Best Time to Buy a Grill?

By Lindsay Sakraida, DealNews Director of Content Marketing
As Memorial Day approaches, many people may be thinking about buying a grill. After all, it's the unofficial start to outdoor entertainment season! But as we've noted many times over, now is not the best time to buy a grill. That's all well and good, but how long will you have to wait?
Published May 19, 2015
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37 Million People Will Travel for Memorial Day 2015

By Lou Carlozo, DealNews Contributing Writer
It's likely that you'll pay tribute to those who have served our country by going to a parade or family BBQ. We look at the miles, hot dogs, and other stats defining this holiday weekend.
Published May 18, 2015
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Rumor Roundup: Did HTC Lie About Gorilla Glass? Apple Wants Your DNA?

By Jeff Somogyi, DealNews User Experience Researcher
Are you tired of reading rumors about the latest technology? Sick of hearing insane hearsay about Apple, gorilla glass, Spotify, and more? Well, neither are we! Hooray! That's why we put all the latest biz-buzz from the internet into one place, the Rumor Roundup!
Published May 8, 2015
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Don't Buy an iMac This Week! We May See a Cheaper Version in a Few Days

By Louis Ramirez, DealNews Senior Writer Emeritus
With less than seven days to go before the start of Apple's Worldwide Developers Conference, shipping estimates for Cupertino's all-in-one desktop are beginning to slip across various retailers. For consumers, that means holding off on all purchases as rumors indicate a new budget iMac could make a splash in less than a week.
Published May 27, 2014
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Kids Just Don't Understand: Things the Class of 2014 Has Never Known

By Jeff Somogyi, DealNews User Experience Researcher
If you're like most people, high school just doesn't feel like it was that long ago (for better or worse). Well, wanna feel old? Here's a list of consumer experiences that the kids graduating from high school this year have never had!
Published May 27, 2014
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What the Heck Is Webrooming?

By Tucker Cummings, DealNews Contributing Writer
Webrooming is the opposite of showrooming: researching products online, then purchasing in store. It's becoming increasingly popular, and it's great for consumers and struggling brick-and-mortar retailers. But is it becoming a problem for e-retailers?
Published May 26, 2014
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New And Improved? 7 Huge Rebranding Fails

By Lou Carlozo, DealNews Contributing Writer
Customer loyalty isn't to be underestimated, especially in the case of companies where millions of marketing dollars are at stake. Here are eight examples of rebranding attempts that went awry for a variety of reasons.
Published May 26, 2014
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Amazon Blocks Hachette in Effort to Obtain Cheaper Book Prices

By Louis Ramirez, DealNews Senior Writer Emeritus
Amazon has been known to play hardball when it comes to contract negotiations and Hachette is the latest publishing house to feel its fury. The massive online retailer is blocking titles from the publisher while pushing for low prices. Is this good for consumers, or a childish move by Amazon?
Published May 23, 2014
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Not Just Whole Foods: Increased Competition Makes Organic Food Cheaper

By Louis Ramirez, DealNews Senior Writer Emeritus
Despite the rising cost of food, the organic food industry continues to thrive. And with new contenders entering the arena, the organic food industry — which was once dominated by premium stores like Whole Foods — could finally see some serious competition. For consumers, that translates into more affordable prices.
Published May 22, 2014
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By the Numbers: 36 Million People Will Road Trip This Memorial Day

By Lou Carlozo, DealNews Contributing Writer
Memorial Day is a time of remembrance but also travel and celebration. With the help of AAA and Washington.org, we've compiled a list of numbers that will give you an idea of the size and scope of the holiday.
Published May 19, 2014
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Deal or No Deal? The Xbox One Gets a Price Cut, Kind Of

By Louis Ramirez, DealNews Senior Writer Emeritus
Starting on June 9, Microsoft will begin selling its Xbox One console sans the Kinect sensor, effectively lowering the price to $399. The Xbox One is now in line with its biggest competitor, but is the lower price point as good as it sounds?
Published May 14, 2014
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8 Foods That May Be Too Expensive to Eat This Summer

By Jessica Hulett, DealNews Contributing Writer
We took a look at eight foods that may be in for a price hike this summer, and there's good and bad news. You aren't likely to starve, but you may need to seek out some budget-friendly alternatives to your usual fare.
Published May 12, 2014
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35,000 People Brought Their Mom to Hooters on Mother's Day Last Year

By Lindsay Sakraida, DealNews Director of Content Marketing
As some of you might have noticed, Hooters is offering a peculiar promotion this weekend; any woman who comes to the restaurant with her brood in tow on Mother's Day will receive a free meal. Considering the establishment is best known for catering to men, this might seem like an unusual offer. So we wondered: How many people have actually availed themselves of this deal?
Published May 7, 2014
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You Can Now Add Items to Your Amazon Cart Via Twitter. Is This #Ridiculous?

By Jeff Somogyi, DealNews User Experience Researcher
This morning, Amazon announced that it has partnered with Twitter to give customers a new and "exciting" way of adding items to their cart, with the use of a special hashtag. But is it actually saving shoppers all that much time?
Published May 5, 2014
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