Shopping

We left the quiet isolation of our rural residence in southern France. We travelled the length of the country and crossed the channel to spend a few days in the city of Brighton & Hove. …

Whatever it is — buy it! You’ll regret it if you don’t. — My problem today is that I’m obsessed with buying a shopping trolley. I realise that this is not interesting. But I’ve committed to writing regularly on Medium. And I want to buy a shopping trolley. Not just any shopping trolley, mind. I had coffee with a friend this morning. We…

An Executive member, in fact — For some time now, I have been in a cult. In deep. It’s taken a lot of my money from me. My wife accepts this, although she tries to dissuade me from communing with my fellow worshippers, I mean, shoppers. “You don’t want to go to Costco on a weekend…

No, retail is not “in distress”; it is in transition to figure out a new path forward — Every year since the pandemic, we’ve been bombarded with headlines decrying the impending death of physical retail: judging from headlines like “Retail Apocalypse Returns” to “Distressed Retail,” it feels like brick-and-mortar has been on its deathbed for years. While it is true that the macroeconomic environment has been challenging —…

Scams suck!!! How do you avoid them??? “Wow! They are discounting that drone 75% off!!!!” Was the last scam I fell for. I waited 2 months for the damn thing to arrive until I noticed they charged me again for it! WTF??? Thats when I realized “YOU GOT SCAMMED”!!! My…

Finding wines that are a good buy is a breeze and worth your time. — Wine is a delicious and versatile beverage that can be enjoyed on its own or with food. It can be a great way to celebrate special occasions, relax after a long day, or enjoy a good meal. However, wine can also be expensive. …

Is my latest existential dilemma — I’ve been the girl from Confessions of a Shopaholic. It was an obsession I couldn’t control, the foundation for many weird decisions in my youth. Lows made me chase the highs again. I’ve also been a minimalist, hello Pandemic, and barely shopped in three years. …

Ever been to the grocery store on an empty stomach? It’s a trap we’ve all fallen into. Suddenly, you find yourself with a cart full of tempting junk food that you didn’t actually need! Don’t worry, even the best of us have made that mistake. …

Another British icon takes its own life. In the restaurant at the top of the Edinburgh branch of John Lewis there are huge windows letting in the cold grey light, providing spectacular views over the roofs of the New Town and down to the Firth of Forth. The breakfast is…