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Shopping tips for newbies

September 6, 2022Eliza

OCEAN SPRINGS, Ms. (WLOX) – August 24 in Ocean Springs, Aldi will open its first store on the Mississippi Gulf Coast and shoppers are excited.

In an effort to keep costs low, Aldi operates a little differently than most other grocery stores. And it’s that slight mystery that’s adding to the anticipation. Here are a few things you should know before your first shopping trip to Aldi.

1. Bring a quarter for a shopping buggy

Don’t worry, you’ll get your quarter back. But in order to use a buggy, you must first put in a quarter to unlock it from the others. When you bring it back, you get the quarter back. Remember, they’re cutting costs and that means they’re not paying an employee to go wrangle all the stray buggies people leave in the parking lot.

If you’re going to be a regular, you may want to pick up

Should You Leverage It in a Post-Pandemic World?

September 5, 2022Eliza

Since the start of the pandemic, marketing strategies have relied heavily on online tactics —leveraging tools like social media, email, and digital ads. But what about marketing outside of the digital space, otherwise known as offline marketing?

What Are Agile Metrics?

September 4, 2022Eliza

Agile marketing focuses on creating high-value deliverables by working in short bursts to achieve goals. An agile marketing process is also constantly iterated to ensure productivity and efficiency.

Missoula mom shares back-to-school shopping tips

September 4, 2022Eliza

MISSOULA – Parents and guardians have to plan for their kids to return to school.

According to RetailMeNot, the top three categories for back-to-school shopping are electronics, clothes and school supplies. The average cost of back-to-school supplies is a little over $1,000 and with 80% of people planning on shopping for one-to-two kids, the final price can add up quickly.

MTN News talked with one Missoula mom to learn how she managed her back-to-school shopping. For mother of three, Chrissy Davis, back-to-school shopping meant planning ahead and starting early.

“So, my usual plan is to go as soon as I start to see school supplies, like in the special section of the stores,” Davis said. “And I feel like the only thing I get overwhelmed about is knowing that they’re going to run out of certain things at the store.”

Davis isn’t alone in spending around $100 on supplies per

Thrift store shopping tips and tricks for back-to-school

September 3, 2022Eliza

KARE 11’s Jennifer Austin, a self-proclaimed “Clearance Shopping Queen,” gives advice on how to thrift your way through your back-to-school shopping list.

MINNEAPOLIS — My mother gave me many pieces of advice as she was raising me, but maybe none so engrained into my being as this: Never pay retail.

After years of practice scouring clearance racks, thrift store aisles, and discount shops, here are some of my tips for scoring a back-to-school deal:

Thrifting can be a lot of work. It can take many stops, and hours spent, before you find what you want at a price you’re willing to pay.

Buying preowned items online is a lot easier. I’ve gotten many deals on eBay and Postmark. I find that these two places work best when you have a very specific item you’re looking for. Example: A blue Nike windbreaker size 5T.

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