Page 4 - Shopping
From discounts to gift packs, retailers win hearts of shoppers on V-Day
V-Day this year is unlike previous years. It is the first shopping occasion after Republic Day (R-Day) last month
 "From discounts to gift packs, retailers win hearts of shoppers on V-Day")
Mumbai's dine-out, shopping plans get a boost with extended biz hours
Move could prompt some shuttered eateries to reopen; late-night shoppers, diners now welcome
 "Mumbai's dine-out, shopping plans get a boost with extended biz hours")
High street rules Diwali shopping as consumers step out cautiously
Buyers cautiously stepping out, not seen spending much on apparel
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WhatsApp for Business new feature to help shopping experience within chat
A shopping button will be added on WhatsApp which will be rolled out in India soon
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PayPal to allow cryptocurrency buying, selling and shopping on its network
PayPal customers will also be able to use cryptocurrencies to shop at the 26 million merchants on its network starting in early 2021, the company said in a statement
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To avoid Covid-19 risk, switch to contactless cards before festive shopping
However, beware that if they're stolen, a few transactions of below Rs 2,000 can be made
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Traffic, internet speed and essential shopping decline to May-end levels
Business Standard tracks these and other high frequency indicators to understand how the economy is doing as it deals with the Covid-19 pandemic
 "Traffic, internet speed and essential shopping decline to May-end levels")
Follow these FSSAI's guidelines to ensure safety while shopping amid Covid
Here's what the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India recommends you to follow while shopping
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Unlock 1.0: Essential shopping rebounds fastest to pre-lockdown levels
The latest weekly figures show power generation is close to 2019 levels as industries gradually reopen.
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US retail sales plunge record 16% in April as Covid-19 pandemic hits
The Commerce Department's report Friday on retail purchases showed a sector that has collapsed so fast that sales over the past 12 months are down a crippling 21.6 per cent
 "US retail sales plunge record 16% in April as Covid-19 pandemic hits")
Coronavirus outbreak: Shopping coupons to meal, freebies to woo tourists
Tourism in East and Southeast Asia has suffered a jolt following the spread of the virus
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Indians rely on online information while shopping in-stores: Google
In the pre-purchase phase, 55% urban offline shoppers turn to digital in the case of home decor or baby care and 62% in the case of men's apparel
 "Indians rely on online information while shopping in-stores: Google")
American brands aren't getting any love in China's mega shopping festival
More than three-quarters of Chinese consumers surveyed said they'll reconsider buying from American companies during the Singles' Day shopping event on Nov. 1
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Face Value: Business leaders are betting people will spend more
Retailers are facing the threat of competition from US giant Amazon
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Workers facing verbal abuse from customers likely to binge shop: Study
Mistreatment by customers like yelling, arguing, swearing put the employees in a bad mood after work
 "Workers facing verbal abuse from customers likely to binge shop: Study")
'Try, then buy' is part of a shopping trend
Amazon as well as some other online shopping sites are offering the facility
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