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Byline: Beth Braverman From using reusable bags and paper straws to turning up (or down) our thermostats when the temperature is at extremes, we're all looking for ways to make [...]

In a typical year, Jared Neff, owner of Neff Yacht Sales in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, travels for work a few times a month. He flies to international boat shows and [...]

Irene Rosenfeld said in 2015 that, as CEO of the global snack maker Kraft/Mondelez, she spent a quarter of her time dealing with activist investors Nelson Peltz and William Ackman. [...]

With schools, sporting events, and many businesses shut down in an attempt to slow the spread of coronavirus with 'social distancing,' many companies are scaling back or entirely eliminating in-person [...]

Diversity and inclusion have been business buzzwords for decades, but in recent years a growing number of companies have realized that creating a diverse and inclusive culture is not only [...]

Collecting, analyzing and ultimately monetizing audience data has become a necessary aspect of publishing as marketers call for more advanced insights and audience profiles. But since long before the digital [...]

The article focuses on the emergence of green financial products, including mortgages, auto loans, credit cards, savings accounts, and checking accounts, aimed at environmentally conscious consumers. It highlights the growing interest in these products, especially among US consumers, and emphasizes the importance of carefully evaluating the environmental promises made by financial institutions to ensure they align with one's values.

Shep Hyken, a customer service expert and consultant in St. Louis who has written several books on the subject, does an annual survey that asks consumers which companies deliver the most satisfying customer service experiences. FEATURES ILLUSTRATIONS BY FRANCESCO CICCOLELLA AFTER ASKING his satellite company to change his TV service from wired to wireless, Scott M. Broetzmann spent months trying to get the job done. "It was the most horrific customer care experience I've ever endured", says Broetzmann, who as president and CEO of Customer Care Measurement and Consulting in Alexandria, Va., knows a thing or two about how it's supposed to work. DO Go to stores where you know you'll get great customer service John routinely drives to a Best Buy that's in another town because it has better customer service than the one closer to him. [Extracted from the article]

Instead of putting the item back on the rack, recognize it as an opportunity to inquire about the retailer's damage discount policy; there's usually one that will knock about 10 percent off the price, even if the item is already on sale. B HIT THE FROZEN AISLE b "As grocery stores experience shortages on certain meats and produce, frozen-food prices have generally been stable", says Kristen Gall, a retail expert and the president of Rakuten Rewards. THE SPEND GROCERIES Thanks to inflation, a grocery trip might feel more like Supermarket "Steep.". [Extracted from the article]

Visitors to Fortune.com noticed something new over the past few weeks: a requirement to enter an email address in order to access content. 'You're paying for it with your email [...]

When it comes to inequality, few areas have been left untouched--and that includes education. The advent of digital technology in the classroom, as well as its use for homework and [...]

Bon Appetit's 'Hot 10' list of the best new restaurants in the country began as a typical magazine feature when it made its debut in BA's September restaurants issue in [...]

COVID-19 MARKETING REVENUE LEADERSHIP CONTENT THE FOLIO: SHOW * EVENTS * AWARDS * JOBS * WENINARS * RESOURCE CENTER * SUBSCRIBE As consumers and advertisers continue to shift their attention [...]

MATTRESSES TYPICAL MANUFACTURER WARRANTY: 10 years WHAT TO KNOW: According to the warranty information that CR collects, which covers about one-third of all the mattresses we test, most are a decade long. When I went mattress shopping, one brand had a one-year warranty and another offered a lifetime warranty. (Of course, it's always wise to keep your warranty, product serial numbers, and receipts in a convenient spot at least until the warranty period has ended, even if mostly for your own comfort.) Most extended warranties are really service contracts, where you pay a fee ahead of time and then get free or discounted repairs if the product fails after the manufacturer's warranty expires. [Extracted from the article]

HOW ARTHUR HELPED US HE UPDATED OUR BUDGET In the years since we first met Arthur, our evolving lives had fallen out of whack with our original budget - and we'd become a bit lax with spending, which is especially problematic with inflation hitting a 40-year high. Even though I write about money for a living, my wife and I still need help managing our finances. HE MADE US MORE FINANCIALLY COMPATIBLE My wife and I grew up in families where money was tight, with our parents in a constant state of financial triage. That's where Arthur comes in: Each month he bridges the gap between our different money-management styles. [Extracted from the article]

These rebates do have income limits: Anyone who earns less than 150 percent of the area's median income can get a rebate worth up to 50 percent of the purchase cost. You'll need a contractor who has software to model the potential energy savings to get the rebate up front; otherwise, you'll have to document the actual energy savings and file for the rebate after the project is completed. Nuts & bolts Home Finances By now you've probably heard that the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) of 2022 has plenty of good news for homeowners looking for energy savings. [Extracted from the article]

Getting the brides to come to Long's Jewelers' annual 'Wedding Band Weekend' in Burlington, Mass., is and always has been easy. 'We know if we talk about diamonds and jewelry [...]

Jewelry designers have helped the Journey diamond jewelry campaign step off in style, creating a host of new designs to support the Diamond Trading Co.'s (DTC) latest initiative. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] [...]

As they strive to cater to new demographic groups, jewelers can't afford to forget the business's first sugar daddies, the cigar-smoking swaggerers who might plunk down five-figures to buy their [...]

Watch buyers who swarmed the Swiss watch shows this spring, eager to see the latest timepiece innovations--and complications--left town with plenty to wrap their brains around. While many exhibitors at [...]

Catherine Jose didn't get engaged in the traditional sense. Her fiance didn't get on bended knee and pop the question, and she can't recall the day she got engaged, and [...]

Uncertain about what the year's economy would mean for the holiday selling season, jewelers took a gamble and--for the most part--they came out ahead. Many jewelers reported that they nudged [...]

fashion Jewelry enjoyed a wild ride in 2005, as over-the-top opulence made it a driving force in fashion. Style mavens focused on the size and quantity of their baubles, as [...]

Polly Brenner, a 43-year-old homemaker from Huntington Beach, Calif., likes diamonds, and her husband likes giving them to her. Married just eight months ago, he's already given her at least [...]

Janet Cromer wanted to look her best for a recent Caribbean vacation with her husband, so she did what many women do in preparation for such a trip. She went [...]

Elena Del Valle recently visited a local branch of a national jewelry chain, full of ideas about several custom pieces she wished to have made. * But once inside the [...]

fashion Feminine style with a focus on individuality will remain a hallmark of fashion in 2005. For jewelry, this means bold and colorful looks; mixing, matching and layering; and a [...]

The article presents an expert guide on how to be a smarter shopper is presented. Topics include what to be considered before shopping, such as what one wants, what one really needs and whether to shop in-store or online. It offers tips on how to save more in-store, how to find the best deals online and how to shop in-store strategically. It cites how to limit time in public places by checking inventory online and downloading the retailer's app and the return policies of several companies.

Following its strong showing throughout the influential award-show season, fashion diamond jewelry appears poised for another year of solid sales. * While most consumers consider diamond jewelry a symbol of [...]

At DaysJewelers.com, couples who are bound for the altar can find a wealth of wedding tips designed to guide them every step of the way, from the proposal to the [...]

The bridal customers entering your store have, most likely, done their online homework to research what types of rings are available--and at what price. Now is the time to bring [...]

International jewelry buyers who make the annual pilgrimage to Vicenza in January are there not only to shop but to gain market intel from Italian designers, longtime forecasters of the [...]

After a solid if not spectacular holiday season, jewelers shopping the winter shows were cautious yet hopeful as they looked for product that would distinguish their stores from those of [...]

Gemstones are, perhaps, the most varied items that a jeweler can sell, with plenty of fun facts to tantalize customers. To wit: Did you know amethyst is said to protect [...]