In the first quarter of 2024 alone, U.S. retail e-commerce sales totaled nearly $300 billion, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. But as popular as online shopping has become, there are also ...

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Consumers around the country have been sheltering in place for months and taking most of their shopping online—and the trend isn’t going anywhere. In fact, more consumers have shopped online since ...

While online shopping remains undeniably convenient, many are beginning to wonder: Is it still fun? According to a new study from Criteo, 75% of consumers now see online shopping as purely “functional ...

NPR's Ari Shapiro talks with The Atlantic's Amanda Mull about the convenience of online shopping and how it can lead to buying things you don't really need or want. Shopping online has always been ...

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In theory, getting deliveries can be more efficient than driving to the store. But you may still want to think before you add to cart. Credit...Naomi Anderson-Subryan Supported by By Dionne Searcey ...

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Online shopping has become the go-to method for many consumers, offering convenience, variety and competitive pricing. Whether you're purchasing groceries, electronics or household essentials, the ...

Walk down a major street in Manhattan or Brooklyn today, and—wedged between a coffee shop and a FedEx shipping center—you might stumble across a storefront that looks, for all intents and purposes, ...