Of all the decisions faced during a trip to the grocery store — paper, plastic or reusable bags? self-checkout or human interaction? — one has emerged as the most contentious. Where do you leave your ...

AI agents are beginning to research, compare, and even buy products on behalf of consumers. But as tech companies and ...

Is returning your shopping cart to the cart corral the new measure of moral character? I’ll be honest, this was not on my radar, until a recent trip to my favorite hairdressers, John and Wanda. While ...

To the editor: People failing to return their shopping carts has long been a pet peeve of mine. You borrowed it, so return it. And, if you don’t feel safe where you shop — a justification used by ...

Shopping Cart Theory suggests you can learn a lot about someone by whether they return their cart, and a study helps explain why the idea sticks. Researchers found our cart habits aren't about being ...

You may not think too much about your habits at the grocery store. But there's likely one small decision you make there every week that has sparked a lot of conversation on the internet: What do you ...

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Are electronic carts the future at supermarkets? ShopRite is experimenting with a line of AI-powered smart shopping carts called Caper Cart by Instacart. This reporter wanted to see what they’re all ...

She wheelie just can’t be bothered. Making a market run with the kids in tow can be a pain. From forcing fussy tots into the car, to taming temper tantrums while shopping then getting the little ones, ...

Shopping carts are surprisingly expensive. Prices range up to about $300 for a cart, which may seem like a lot, but they have to be pretty rugged and are made to work for decades. Plastic carts are ...

While on a trip to Europe, you may decide to buy groceries at a local supermarket. But keep this quirk in mind when you go to ...