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About Shopping
For the song by Bran Van 3000, see [Shopping (song)].
Shopping is the examining of [goods] or [service]s from [retailer]s with intent to [Trade]. Shopping is the activity of [selection] and/or [purchase]. In some contexts it is considered a [leisure] activity as well as an [economic] one.
Shopping in ancient societies
Shopping can be traced back to many civilizations in history. In [ancient Rome], there was [Trajan's Market] with [taberna]s that served as retailing units. [Shopping list] are known to be used by Romans as one was discovered by [Hadrian's wall] dated back [75]-[125] [AD] written for a soldier.
Participants
The shopper
To many it is considered a recreational activity in which one visits a variety of stores in search of a suitable [product] to purchase. Window shopping is an activity that shoppers engage in by browsing though glass windows of a shop for entertainment. Sometimes they like what they see and might try on the item(s) or imagine purchasing these items without actually purchasing, possibly just to pass the time between other activities, or planning a purchase.
To some, shopping is a task of inconvenience and vexation. Shoppers sometimes go though great lengths to wait in long lines to buy popular products as typically observed with [early adopters] shoppers and holiday shoppers. Sometimes buyers feel [ripoff]-ed because they did not get what they paid for often asking for a [refund]. Sometimes shoppers get caught up in a [scam].
More recently compulsive shopping has been recognized as an [addiction]. Commonly referred as compulsive shopping, shopping addiction, shopoholic or formally [oniomania], these shoppers have an impulsive uncontrollable need to go shopping to get a rush or high.
The merchant
Sellers of products come by various names. They may be called [vendors], [merchants], [salesman].
Shopping venues
Shopping hubs
A larger commercial [zoning] can be found in city [downtown] or [Arab] city [souk]. Shopping hubs, or [shopping center]s, are collection of stores that is a grouping of several [business]es. Typical examples include [shopping mall]s, [town square]s, [flea markets], and [bazaars].
Stores
Shops are divided into multiple categories of stores which sell a selected set of [goods] or [services]. Usually they are tiered by target demographic based on the amount [disposable income] of the shopper. They can be tiered from cheap to pricey.
Some shops sell second-hand goods. Often the public can also sell goods to such shops. In other cases, especially in the case of a [nonprofit] shop, the public donates goods to the shop to be sold though [thrift store]s in the USA, [charity shop]s in the UK. In [give-away shop]s goods can be taken for free. In antique shops, the public can find goods that are older and harder to find. Sometimes people are [broke] and borrow money from a [pawn shop] using an item of value as [collateral]. College students are known to resell books back though college textbook [bookstore]s. Old used items are often distributed though [surplus store]s.
Many shops are part of a shopping chain that carry the same [trademark] (company name) and [logo] using the same [branding], same presentation, and sell the same products but in different locations. The shops may be owned by one company, or there may be a [franchising] company that has franchising agreements with the shop owners often found in relation to [restaurant chain]s.
Various types of retail stores that specialize in the selling of goods related to a theme include [bookstore]s, [candy shop]s, [liquor store]s, [gift shop]s, [hardware store]s, [hobby store]s, [pet store]s, [pharmacy]s, [sex shop]s, [supermarket]s.
Other stores such as [big-box store]s, [hypermarket]s, [convenience store]s, [department store]s, [general store]s, [dollar store]s sell a wider variety of products not [horizontal market] related to each other.
[Travel agency] is example of a store that sells services.
Home shopping
With modern technology such as television and telephone and the Internet, users could be described as [home shopping] though online retail stores. [Electronic commerce] and [business-to-consumer electronic commerce] systems in combination of home [mail delivery] systems make this possible. Typically a consumer could make purchases though [online shopping], [shopping channels], [mail order], etc. Sometimes [peddler]s and [ice cream truck]s pass though the neighborhoods offering services and goods. Also, neighborhood shopping takes place though various [garage sale]s found in [United States].
Shopping time
shopping time is anytime, when the stores are closed, go online. watch tv go on your cell phone and look at magazines. make sure to always look at the shipping time and price, because thats when shopping outside of the stores starts to get expensive. make sure to always spend moeny wisely. see money. some countries and stores don't open on a certain day for religous politcal or economical reasons. see reasons.
Regulation
Some business have [shopping hours] are open 24 hours 7 days-a-week. Some nations regulate the operation of businesses for religious reasons and do not allow shopping on particular days or dates.
Shopping seasons
Shopping seasons are periods where a burst of spending occurs typically near holidays in the [United States], where [Christmas shopping] is the biggest shopping spending season. Some famous target dates are [Black Friday (shopping)] and [Cyber Monday].
Some religions regard such spending seasons against their religion and dismiss the practice. Many question the over-commercialization and the response by stores who downplay the shopping season often cited in the Christmas controversy or [War on Christmas].
Pricing and negotiation
The [pricing] technique used by most retailers is [cost-plus pricing]. This involves adding a [markup (business)] amount (or percentage) to the retailers cost. Another common technique is [MSRP] pricing. This simply involves charging the amount suggested by the manufacturer and usually printed on the [product (business)] by the manufacturer.
In Western countries, retail [price]s are often so-called [psychological price]s or odd prices: a little less than a round number, e.g. $ 6.95. In Chinese societies, prices are generally either a round number or sometimes some lucky number. This creates [price points].
Often prices are fixed and displayed on signs or labels. Alternatively, there can be [price discrimination] for a variety of reasons. The retailer charges higher prices to some customers and lower prices to others. For example, a customer may have to pay more if the seller determines that he or she is willing to. The retailer may conclude this due to the customer's wealth, carelessness, lack of knowledge, or eagerness to buy.
Price discrimination can lead to a [bargaining] situation often called haggling, a [negotiation] about the price. Economists see this as determining how the transaction's total surplus will be divided into [consumer and producer surplus]. Neither party has a clear advantage, because the threat of no sale exists, whence the surplus vanishes for both.
In popular culture
There was a television shopping game show called [Shop 'Til You Drop].
The [Pet Shop Boys] wrote a song called "Shopping" for their 1987 album [Actually (album)]. It takes the totally [consumerist] approach many shoppers have, and turns it into a satire on the [privatisation] culture of Britain in the [1980s].
In the [Gilmore Girls] fourth season episode "Scene in a Mall," a significant part of the episode is devoted to window shopping, which is Lorelai and Rory's main plan for the day.
In the famous shopping quote by [Bo Derek], "whoever said money can't by happiness simply didn't know where to go shopping."
Internet shopping bargain aggregation sites such as have become a favorite shopping channel for busy people. Hundreds of merchant sites are reviewed for favorable pricing. Coupons for reduced pricing or free shipping are presented with the item which help deliver additional value to the shoppers.
References
Information Reference: Wikipedia.org
Shopping Questions and AnswersShopping..?Q) Why or why.. is shopping so satisfying??? I LOVE it.. I just bought the most georgous brown knee length pointed wedge boots - and I feel on a complete high.. so I ordered a lovely long coat from Monsoon.. now I'm home I'm flitting between all the online shops looking for gorgeous clothes and I just cant stop!!!
Anyone else spent their Sunday indulging themselves?
A) we should start up a job i went crazy today in riverisland buying jeans tops and then went and brought the oasis album now i feel on a massive high...Shopping!!?Q) When, you been shopping, then get a taxi. Have you left, anything, behind. I did, today, left the hay, on the back seat. Doh!
A) I was in Walmart one day and had just bought a PS2 game in electronics. My daughter wanted to go to the toy section for a bit. I was looking at something and set the game in the bag down for a minute. When I realized and looked for it, it was gone. Went to customer service and one of the employees had taken it there. There are honest people out there!shopping...?Q) woman goes into hardware shop and buys a wall mirror. assistant says do you want a screw for that? woman says no but i,ll suck your c*** for a lawn mower!
A) Like it, heres another,
Man goes into a supermarket, he buys a single orange, a single bottle of milk, a single yoghurt, a single loaf of bread, a single potato, a single apple, a single can of coke and a single roll of toilet paper.
Checkout girl says, "Your single aren't you?"
Man says,"Yes, how can you tell?"
Checkout girl says, "Cos you're F*ck**g ugly!Shopping???????Q) Any suggestions on what I should do to cheer myself up at the end of the month when I receive my first wages?????? - Clean answers only please well not really cheer me up anyway - give me a laugh!!!!!
A) buy a new outfit and get your hair styledFood Shopping?Q) Food Shopping?
How has shopping changed since you were little?
Do you think shopping is better now or when you were little?
What was shopping like when you were little?
What was the best idea when you were shopping?
Was there a grand variety?
How often did you shop?
What sort of shops were there when you were younger?
Did you have fridges and freezers?
How did you pay for your food?
Was the quality good or bad?
How was food displayed?
Anymore details????
thank you for your time
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A) there are too many question to answer in one question it would take too long, obviously shopping is so different even from 10 years ago, when i was little 30 years ago it was obviuously so different with very few large supermarkets only one in south wales where i lived then and that was a large hypermarket in caerphilly, but mostly small shops and markets, yes freezers yes fridges, not much variety as there wasnt so much competition from other brands, dispalys were simple, hope that helps a bit.Shops around Brent Cross shopping centre?Q) Does anyone know where the shops are outside the shopping centre. I was told there are other department stores that are not in the actual shopping centre, but are outside of it. What road would they be on in that case?
Do you have to walk around the shopping centre to get to them? I usually park in the car park and go into the centre through John Lewis. I thought all the shops there were inside the centre, but I'm told that is wrong.
A) Hi there...i go to brent cross all the time..The shops outside the main brent cross are actually a few minutes before you get to brent cross if your coming from staples corner side...you can see them clearly as you drive by..To make it easier for you...if you know were the bus station is outside brent cross, take the bus 266 route..it takes u right outside these shops..there is also a carpark..it has Next, TK Max, Boarders, SportsWorld and other shops..but if you ask around in Brent cross, someone should be able to tell you the directions..it only takes about 3-5mins drive from brent cross.
Good luck in finding....Do you go to the shopping mall?Q) 1. Your country...
2. You are...male/female
3. What's your occupation?
4. How old are you?
5. Do you go to the shopping mall? yes/no
6. How often do you go to the shopping mall? everyday.....
7. Who do you go to the shopping mall with?
family/friend/boy,girlfriend/alone...
8. Wha's time do you go to the shopping mall?
open~12/12~14/14~16/16~18/18~20/20~
*Why do you go to the time?
9. Transport on foot/bicycle/bus/car/train...
10.How many time do you go to the shopping mall?
11.What's your purpose use the sopping mall?
food/clothimg/meal/film/game/resource....
12.How many time do you stay in the shopping mall?
1hour/1~2hour/2~3hour/3~4hour/4~
13.How much do you spend on the shopping mall?
14.What's your image when you listen to the shopping mall?
15.Where did you image the shopping mall when you answer the question?
*area/shopping mall name
Thank you♪
A) 1. Australia
2. Female
3. School Teacher
4. 55
5. Yes
6. Average 3 times a week.
7. Alone, mostly.
8. Afternoons usually.
9. Car
10. 2-3 times a week.
11. Groceries, food. Occasionally other things.
12.(Do you mean how long do I stay at the Mall?) 1 - 2 hours.
13. Average $50
14. (?) Bright, comfortable shops.
15."Westfields", Liverpool, NSW, Australia.I need an American for some shopping advice in Florida!!?Q) I am a confirmed shopoholic, shop all round the world!! Often frequent Florida for Disney for the kids & I shop - am researching all the shops I specifically want to go to but in view of taking 2 young kids don't want to waist time trying to find shops and driving round getting lost so have done a list of the shops I know and have found but if anyone is from or knows Orlando and surrounding areas well - can offer some help on good shops and malls that would cover shopping for the following:
Diamonds.
Designer Goods (Gucci/Burberry etc - mainly bags).
Juicy Couture - Adults & Kids.
Kids clothes (designer and unusual items - Girls).
Toy shops (other than Toys r Us - for Girls).
Cowboy Boots for kids (shopped before I think in Sheplars!!).
Kids shops (accessories/bedroom decor etc - Girls).
Bratz stuff - Is ths big in the US?.
Yankee Candles.
Cosmetics etc (American brands rather than UK).
The list is endless but that should cover main stuff!!
Thanks!!!
A) I think you need to go to one of their designer outlet village malls. There is one called something like Saw Mills. If you look on the internet you are bound to find them all. Lucky you - all that shopping - you'll get lots for your Dollars too!!Shopping in Nottingham!!?Q) Hi guys - my sisters going to Nottingham tomorrow, to look at the Nottingham University - and shes putting some shopping time in. Just a question on her behalf.
How good is the shopping in Nottingham? Can you recommend any shops that are a bit of the beaten track where she can get a few unusual items from maybe?
What are the other shops like?
A) Nottingham is great for shopping. Just go into the shopping centre, and there are loads of small streets going off that with shops. It's pretty easy to get round, you can't get lost! Couple of good shopping centres aswell, just off the main square there is the Victoria Shopping Centre which is pretty good. Theres a very good tram system in the city aswell so it's easy to get around.I dislike shopping intensley, mainly clothes but daily grocery shopping as well. Do you like shopping? Why?Q) Perhaps I am a bit odd, but I really loathe and detest shopping for clothes. When I was younger, I went with all the latest trends butr now, ithe very idea just brings me out in a cold sweat.
Firstly,I am older, "trendy" things just look yuck on me.Besides, I don't like sparkly,spangly things. As well, I don't want to show half my bum to the whole world (the world is most likely very glad of it as well) Plus, I only like plain T-shirts, I have no statement to make. I have the most impossible hair as well, so elegance is hard achieved; anyway, I'm too lazy most of the time. While I prefer quality overall, I get outraged at the prices of some of these products..God, I could have a trip overseas instead! Then, when I do venture into a clothe shop, they pester me like hell, Yes I am in need of help, just not ridiculous!! I s'pose I am too simple for the main shopping drag strip but still, I need some new Duds, mine are all (literally) falling apart. Drat, drat drat it all.!!Comments??
To all you nice, nice people that gave me such marvellous responses; Thank you so very much!!
It is a huge comfort to know I am not the only one that feels this way. The great tips and encouragement you have given me will help fortify me towards braving the stores. I still shudder but it is a necessary evil,else I will soon be exposing more than just my aforementioned piece of anatomy! Still, if all turns to custard and I do make those fatal pressure choices, or go home empty handed,,Ecky boys suggestion might be my best option(tho my kids would disown me!) Along with all the reasons why you don't like to shop ( same here) I think my biggest prob is out and out fear. I just feel totally intimidated! I tell myself not to be such a great booby but it's not easy when approached by immaculate salespeople, who seem to hone in on it. I can do other things, some quite well but somehow,my confidence just isn't up to scratch in the clothing dept. So again thnx to all, my undying gratitude.Bless
A) I am 110% with you on this subject! What's with the hip huggers and the short tee's anyway? They look great on someone who weighs 100 pounds and 20 years old. Take us on the 30 something with a little rounder hips and tummies because we are mommies, we don't do this kid of clothes. It is so depressing. As far as shopping for food or anything, I hate shopping. People are so rude, they don't move over in the isle. No one says excuse me anymore. It always seems like the check out lines get longer each time, and I always seem to get in the line that isn't moving! I HATE shopping. I'd love to hire someone to shop for me and never have to go again!
shopping ?Q) i dont no wats wrong with me, im not shy or anything but theres just some things that are so awkward for me, im not one to ever usually care what others think of me but for some reason i cant do this, i cant shop with my friends, i can with my mom but thats like it, for some reason i feel so weird shopping with anyone else esp. my friends and my bestfriend whose a gay loves to shop and when i go with him its so awkward and idk why,...i just cant look through things with any of my friends with me, ive tried nd maybe it is that i care what they think and i dont want them to be like omg u like that so im always trying to pick out things i no are ugly to make fun of it and be funny but its getting old and i no this is a stupid question but....how do you shop with other people guys/girls?
A) when i was little i went shopping every weekend with my grandma and grandpa things changed after my grannpa died and now she is seeing a fat very rude guy and now i go with my mom cousins sister sometimes with my grandma very little though i don't care went any one thinks and i guess i never thought about what they thought i juts have fun i don't know what you would do if i were you i would just try not to think about it and have a fun night out go shopping whatch a movie and by the way your lucky to have a gay friendShopping!!!?Q) Well im going shopping for high school in august and i was just wondering how much should my budget be?
I have no real or nice clothes now cause i went to a uniform school..
I like shopping at american eagle hollister ambercrombie and fitch and pac sun.
what do you think it should be? or what is yours?
A) i would say somewhere from 250 to 400 dollars. make sure you get the clearance stuff thou, or you'll run out of money.Shopping!!!?Q) Anybody have any ideas for a teen girl to go shopping? like wat stores for shop, skin care, and make up?
A) Where I live, it's about shopping malls. I guess it's convenient for everyone. When I was a teen, I got dropped off there and picked up. I went to Mandee's, Macy's, Lerner, The Limited, Express, and CVS for makeup. I guess nowadays it's the same but there are newer stories--Abercrombie, Sephora. Oh, I remember hanging out at the food court too. I'd run into classmates and other teens. I guess there was a whole culture around malls when I was a kid!shopping???????Q) we r going shopping for school what should i get???
A) hollister, areopostle, ambercrombie, buckle, american eagle, wet sealshopping????????????Q) ummmmmmm when you go shopping for like back to school clothes do u like to buy like 2 pieces from 1 store and 2 or 3 from another one, or do you like to just buy a whole lot in 1 store?
A) Whatever WalMart has that day. ;-)Shopping???Q) I went shopping yesterday, and spent just over two hundred dollars.... I was under the budget I gave myself, which is good. This was a major, MAJOR stress reliever... is that a bad thing?
A) No, that's not a bad thing, saving money is great! I love saving money when it comes to shopping and saving money where ever you are is always a big stress reliever. I love it so much I actually made a business of it. Lol So if you ever need help shopping or saving money, let me know. My business is called Bridget's Personal Shopping and I buy gifts and clothes for you at low rates and send them straight to your door. So if you ever need me or know some1 who might, email me at bridgetspersonalshopping@yahoo.com.
Thanks and Congrats on staying under budget! :-)Shopping..........?Q) I need to find some new shopping stores. I only go to a few places (LImited Too (ugh), JcPenny, Macy's, and Kohl's) because I don't know what I will find in the other stores. I am going in to a new school where our town meets another town-- anyway i want to look nice-- from school to dances to softball and lacrosse (maybe not) practice. HELp ME!!!!!!!!!!!!!
A) Let me rattle off a list
Aeropostale
American Eagle
Hollister
Abercrombie and Fitch
Banana Republic
J. Crew
Forever 21
H&M;
Diesel
Ralph Lauren
Lacoste
Lucky Bran Jeans
Puma
Armani Exchange
Burberry
Nordstrom
Neiman Marcus
Lord and TaylorShopping?!?Q) Is shopping at ross okay?
A) ross is one of those discount stores that no ones knows about so it doesnt have much of any kind of reputation. the bigger discounters like tj maxx, and marshalls we know because they advertise. i have been a few ross around the country and although they look ugly inside i have bought some GREAT designer shoes and clothes over there -- u should shop there -- but keep it a secret!!Shopping!!!?Q) i want to know what is the most you have spent while shopping?
A) In one day i blew thru $55 hundred dollars.ShoPPiNG!!!!!?Q) K whats r u planning to bye for spring? Whats on your shopping list? like literally what r u planning to bye for your closet in spring? Please explain everything that isnt basic clothing such as plants shorts shirts ex.
A) for spring, i see many stripe and polka dots clothing around i have them myself. plaid/jeans bermuda shorts are cute. im in need for some shades (sunglasses). uhh...dont forget your sunblock, you dont wanna look wrinkle because that what the sun does to your skin. trust me i know.
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