Shopping can mean different things to different people at different times, but one thing is sure: most women love shopping, whatever the occasion may be. You would hardly come across any woman who doesn't enjoy it. She takes immense pleasure in shopping, whether it is for her kids, boyfriend, husband, friends and especially for herself. There are some women who do not like to waste money on buying little unwanted things, just because they fancy them. However, I am sure they enjoy window shopping and end up buying something that is really important (which is good). While for some, shopping is an addiction and for most, a habit. If you are one, who shops till you drop and is always being scolded for the same, well... I have some good news here... you would want to thank me after you read what follows.
Shopping is good for health and it is official!
It is true! Other than torturing men (who miserably stand behind their girlfriend or wife until she is done with her shopping) and affecting the bank balance, it goes way beyond to boost your mental and physical health. And even gives your relationship a boost. Try it! Out of the blue, just ask your girl to go out shopping with you, she would not just agree willingly but love you all the more for this gesture. Jokes apart, an umpteen number of studies have brought researchers to the conclusion that shopping is really good for health and most importantly women enjoy it with a surge in positive emotions.
➡ Is Shopping Really Good for Health?
The next time you go to a mall, just observe the ladies there, you will see all of them in the best of moods. This is not something I am telling you out of my own experience, but true it is. Studies affirm it, as a form of therapy. Come on! Let's face it when we go shopping, we feel good about ourselves and more about the place. It is the simplest way to elevate our self-worth. It literally is a stress buster for most women. Shopping releases hormones called endorphins which are responsible for lifting your moods and are good for your mental health. During a survey, an old lady in the mall said, she loved to buy stuff for her grand kids and children, as that keeps her going and helps her fight loneliness, by giving her opportunities to socialize. Not only does it boost your mental well-being but also gives you a fantastic workout, find out how.
Cancel all your gym enrollments, your diet plans and all those intense exercise regimes. I am not joking! Scientists have found that women on an average spend around 3-4 hours shopping during a week. They walk more than 70 miles per week, using up nearly 200 calories per trip. Whoa! Although most women do not realize or look at shopping as a formal form of exercise, but it is definitely a valid form of exercise and requires less motivation. Shopping in groups with friends or with your spouse is even more beneficial, says a study. Why? Because you tend to spend more time selecting stuff for each other, which in turn leads to covering more distance at the mall. What better excuse do you want to hit the winter sales this season?
Some studies have led to a conclusion that shopping is one way to combat depression. A woman tends to get so engrossed in shopping, that she can shop for hours together without eating or getting tired. That is exactly the reason, why gals indulge in shopping or grooming themselves after a terrible break-up. It is something that makes them happy and helps them forget their worries and problems. Hence, shopping helps overcome depression. And moreover it is good to reward yourself occasionally with all those things you fancy. So, the next time you are depressed about something, you know what to do.
Men would want to hide this article from their wives, for this article will affect their wallets immensely and they will be soon dragged to the local mall. Thankfully most shopping malls have a coffee shop, where men can enjoy sipping their espresso while women enjoy a stress free experience! Happy shopping ladies!!!
Friday, August 8, 2014
Wednesday, August 6, 2014
Is Shopping Online Really Cheaper?
Shopping online can save you money especially when you couple it with online savings codes, deals of the day, and free shipping offers.
Retailers do not always offer the same deals in the brick and mortar stores as they do at their online stores. The reason for this is the costs of running an establishment is considerably greater than an online store. Factors such as rent, electricity, payroll, fixtures, shrinkage loss, all contribute to the gross margin and overhead of doing business in a shopping center.
Retailers have discovered that they can meet the needs of their customers with less operational expenses, by having an online location and not a physical store. Good online retailers then pass that savings onto their customers by cutting the cost of the products.
The Advantages of Online Shopping
Online shopping is a great resource for finding products that are being liquidated. Housing this product in a central warehouse allows the retailer to sell products longer by letting them sit, unsold, without destroying their profit margin. This practice promotes big savings for customers who do not need to purchase the most current products.
Online merchant communication with shoppers is streamlined with automatic responses to questions and follow-up, often times with more professional and corporately trained employees than what is found in brick and mortar operations. Customer services are clearly stated on reputable sites to lessen any consumer confusion. Well-trained 'live' sales representatives are made available to those who have questions without waiting in long lines or searching the aisles with that feeling of 'does anyone work here'?
Price comparison sites such as PriceGrabber.com enable the consumer to shop smarter, through utilizing services that compare several retailers pricing of a specific product. The consumer not only gets competitive pricing information, but also product reviews and site reviews in order to help with their decision of what and where to buy online.
Many sites wave sales tax charges or shipping costs in order to entice the consumer to make an online purchase. In addition, reputable sites offer toll-free numbers to the consumer who would rather not post their personal information and credit card numbers online.
Online Promotional Calendars Stay with Tradition
Online stores stay on the same promotional calendar as the brick and mortar stores, offering great seasonal sales and discounts. The after Christmas sales equal that of local department stores. Late winter sales offer huge price cuts for the annual "white sales" events. Early spring is when the online outlets offer up to 75 percent off winter merchandise. Throughout the year, big sales events are held during holiday weekends like Fourth of July, Labor Day, and Memorial Day, just like the local stores.
More people then ever before are discovering that you really can save money by shopping on the Internet. The smarter retailers are responding with improved user-friendly sites, more direct promotional events and just some good old-fashioned customer service. Consumers seem to be returning to a more, back to the basics, concept in shopping - here is the product, here is what it costs you, and here are the advantages of shopping with us. Online stores are proving to be the best, at learning how to do that.
Retailers do not always offer the same deals in the brick and mortar stores as they do at their online stores. The reason for this is the costs of running an establishment is considerably greater than an online store. Factors such as rent, electricity, payroll, fixtures, shrinkage loss, all contribute to the gross margin and overhead of doing business in a shopping center.
Retailers have discovered that they can meet the needs of their customers with less operational expenses, by having an online location and not a physical store. Good online retailers then pass that savings onto their customers by cutting the cost of the products.
The Advantages of Online Shopping
Online shopping is a great resource for finding products that are being liquidated. Housing this product in a central warehouse allows the retailer to sell products longer by letting them sit, unsold, without destroying their profit margin. This practice promotes big savings for customers who do not need to purchase the most current products.
Online merchant communication with shoppers is streamlined with automatic responses to questions and follow-up, often times with more professional and corporately trained employees than what is found in brick and mortar operations. Customer services are clearly stated on reputable sites to lessen any consumer confusion. Well-trained 'live' sales representatives are made available to those who have questions without waiting in long lines or searching the aisles with that feeling of 'does anyone work here'?
Price comparison sites such as PriceGrabber.com enable the consumer to shop smarter, through utilizing services that compare several retailers pricing of a specific product. The consumer not only gets competitive pricing information, but also product reviews and site reviews in order to help with their decision of what and where to buy online.
Many sites wave sales tax charges or shipping costs in order to entice the consumer to make an online purchase. In addition, reputable sites offer toll-free numbers to the consumer who would rather not post their personal information and credit card numbers online.
Online Promotional Calendars Stay with Tradition
Online stores stay on the same promotional calendar as the brick and mortar stores, offering great seasonal sales and discounts. The after Christmas sales equal that of local department stores. Late winter sales offer huge price cuts for the annual "white sales" events. Early spring is when the online outlets offer up to 75 percent off winter merchandise. Throughout the year, big sales events are held during holiday weekends like Fourth of July, Labor Day, and Memorial Day, just like the local stores.
More people then ever before are discovering that you really can save money by shopping on the Internet. The smarter retailers are responding with improved user-friendly sites, more direct promotional events and just some good old-fashioned customer service. Consumers seem to be returning to a more, back to the basics, concept in shopping - here is the product, here is what it costs you, and here are the advantages of shopping with us. Online stores are proving to be the best, at learning how to do that.
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