Consumer Behavior – Page 20

How Hard Is It to Shop Around for Cheaper Car Insurance? Very.

The normally unstoppable force of two veteran money reporters hit the immovable object of wretched industry conditions. Living in Brooklyn didn’t help.

By Ron Lieber and Tara Siegel Bernard

Company Reports Consumer Behavior Family Business Mergers, Acquisitions and Divestitures Nordstrom Inc Nordstrom, Erik B Shopping and Retail

The Big Number: $3.8 Billion

The amount offered by Nordstrom’s founding family to buy its namesake retailer.

By Santul Nerkar

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Has the Spread of Tipping Reached Its Limit? Don’t Count on It.

Both major presidential candidates propose exempting tips from taxes. That could encourage more reliance on tipping, and leave workers vulnerable.

By Ben Casselman

Bloomingdale's Bluemercury Company Reports Consumer Behavior Macy's Inc Shopping and Retail Spring, Tony

Macy’s Reports Lower Sales as Shoppers Cut Back

Department store chains have struggled as consumers, squeezed by budget constraints, spend less time and money at their stores.

By Jordyn Holman