Author: Rodrigo H

If you’ve ever gotten lost in a shopping centre, you shouldn’t blame yourself as the place is designed to confuse you, experts say.David Janotten from the Metropolitan Buildings Department told the Sydney Morning Herald that the escalators were installed in stores “simply to disorient people”, saying it was just one of many ploys retailers use to get customers to spend more money.”Sniff medicine”Having studied retail practices, Janotten noticed that “there are always extra escalator queues” to distract shoppers and get them to “spend more money,” the paper reported. This is to disorient customers and “slow them down enough” so that…

Klarna has added a chat-based shopping experience to its artificial intelligence (AI) assistant designed to help consumers shop. The company has also added more features to its AI assistant, powered by OpenAI, Klarna announced in a press release on Thursday (September 19). “For decades, the tech industry has assumed that the online shopping experience was powered by a few large tech companies, which led to a lack of investment,” David Foch, Klarna’s chief product and design officer, said in the release. “That creates an opportunity for companies like Klarna, where we are leveraging AI to challenge incumbents.” According to the…

Gone are the days of physically clipping coupons every week: now, websites and browser extensions like RetailMeNot, Honey and Simplycodes make it easy for shoppers to find discounts. But data shows that many retailers rely on email to share their best deals. “We’ve seen a 30% increase in coupon codes issued by retailers this year compared to last year,” said Allison Mack, vice president of marketing at SimplyCodes. Deals vary by day: Friday is the best day for consumers to save money when shopping online, according to SimplyCodes, which analyzed 30,000 marketing emails sent by retailers between March and July.…

Gone are the days of physically clipping coupons every week: now, websites and browser extensions like RetailMeNot, Honey and Simplycodes make it easy for shoppers to find discounts. But data shows that many retailers rely on email to share their best deals. “We’ve seen a 30% increase in coupon codes issued by retailers this year compared to last year,” said Allison Mack, vice president of marketing at SimplyCodes. Deals vary by day: Friday is the best day for consumers to save money when shopping online, according to SimplyCodes, which analyzed 30,000 marketing emails sent by retailers between March and July.…

Gone are the days of physically clipping coupons every week: now, websites and browser extensions like RetailMeNot, Honey and Simplycodes make it easy for shoppers to find discounts. But data shows that many retailers rely on email to share their best deals. “We’ve seen a 30% increase in coupon codes issued by retailers this year compared to last year,” said Allison Mack, vice president of marketing at SimplyCodes. Deals vary by day: Friday is the best day for consumers to save money when shopping online, according to SimplyCodes, which analyzed 30,000 marketing emails sent by retailers between March and July.…

“Never forget” is a common vow. But the expiration date of the “never” depends on how long it takes you to forget what you’re reminded of. It could take decades, years, months, or even weeks to fade away. But in sports, there are minutes between the next pitch, punt or power play. There was a lot of solemn national attention last weekend after Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa left Thursday’s game with a concussion for the third time during his shift, and calls for him to retire because he may suffer lifelong neurological damage rang out like a shout from the…

A new way to look at tooth enamel could give scientists a path to better understand human health, from ancient to modern times. The technique, published this week in the Journal of Archaeological Science, tests for two immune proteins embedded in human tooth enamel: immunoglobulin G, an infection-fighting antibody, and C-reactive protein, which appears when there is inflammation in the body. “These proteins are present in tooth enamel and can be used to study the biological, and possibly emotional, health of past humans. Analysis of immune proteins in enamel has never been done before, which opens the door to…

TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — Katherine McKenzie was in a Pasco County psychiatric hospital, but she said it was for financial reasons, not medical reasons. MacKenzie said she needed to adjust her medication, but a trip to a local emergency room ended up in a seven-day stay at North Tampa Behavioral Health Hospital in Wesley Chapel. The company that owns the hospital told 8 On Your Side they never make decisions based on money. Mackenzie doesn’t believe it. She said just seeing the North Tampa Behavioral Health Hospital on State Route 56 brings back horrific memories. “From the outside it looks…

WICHITA FALLS, Texas (KAUZ) – We are continuing our Hometown Pride Tour in Henrietta for this year’s 93rd Clay County Pioneer Reunion.Today we look at how local businesses are helping to boost the economy.The business owners we spoke to say they take pride in caring for the community that supports their livelihoods.In addition to taking pride in the Alumni Rodeo, the Henrietta community takes great pride in the product they offer.Wade Bryant, owner of Carr Feed, said shopping local means money stays in the city and not with faceless corporations. “I think it’s absolutely important that these small businesses understand…

NORTH PLATTE, Neb. (KNOP) – Harvest season often brings an increase in accidents involving heavy equipment on the roads, and with National Agricultural Safety and Health Week approaching, the Nebraska Agricultural Extension Service is offering safety tips.This year’s theme for National Farm Safety and Health Week is, “You Don’t Learn Safety by Accident.” In Nebraska, agriculture continues to be a large part of the state’s economy. It’s also one of the most volatile and dangerous industries.National Farm Safety and Health Week is Sept. 15-21. Chuck Burr, extension educator for water and tillage systems, shared farming and harvesting safety tips with…