It’s a Deal: 30% Off Sitewide at Gap, Old Navy, and Banana Republic

Now through August 24, use the coupon code THANKS to get an easy 30% off your entire online purchase at Gap, Old Navy, or Banana Republic.

It’s a Deal: Extra 40% Off Sale Items at Neiman Marcus

Now through August 11, Neiman Marcus is offering an extra 30% off when you purchase one sale item, and an extra 40% off when you buy two or more sale items—meaning the total discount sometimes adds up to 75% off the original prices. Also, use the promotion code AUGFS to get free shipping on all [...]

It’s a Deal: Buy One, Get One Half Off at Payless, Famous Footwear

Two shoe retailers are holding BOGO half-off sales: Buy one pair of shoes at Famous Footwear or Payless, and you can purchase a second pair of equal or lesser value at 50% off. Also, for this week, use the coupon code LOCKER11 to get an additional 20% off your entire online order from Famous Footwear.

It’s a Deal: Save an Easy $5 at Ace Hardware

Now through August 9, use the coupon code GYWB5 for online shopping or follow this Ace Hardware link to print out a coupon for an in-store discount of $5 off any purchase of $25 or more.

It’s a Deal: 75% Off Dickies Clearance Merchandise

Use the coupon code HOT75 to get 75% off the regular price of shoes, clothing, and other items in Dickies’ clearance section. The discount is valid for purchases made by Sunday, July 24.

It’s a Deal: Site-Wide 50% Off Sale at Snapfish

Use the coupon code 50PERCENT to get half off prints, calendars, gift items, and all other merchandise from the photo service Snapfish.com. The 50% off promotion is valid for orders placed by July 25.

It’s a Deal: Extra 40% Off at Coldwater Creek

Already-discounted apparel and merchandise in Coldwater Creek’s outlet section is being marked down by an additional 40% for purchases made by Tuesday, July 19. Use the coupon code AFLC782 to get free shipping as well.

It’s a Deal: $50 Off $100 Purchase at Bloomingdale’s

Use the coupon code SURVEY to get $50 off purchases of $100 or more at Bloomingdales.com. The discount applies to regular and sale items. Expiration date unknown.

New Ways Retailers Will Try to Stifle Online Bargain Hunters

Retailers have a love-hate relationship with the way consumers shop online nowadays. Stores love how easy it is for shoppers to search for and buy stuff 24/7, and love how easy it is to entice shoppers into buying via special coupon codes and promotional discounts, but hate how easy it is for shoppers to avoid [...]

What’s Wrong with Online Shopping

Online shopping has plenty of pluses going for it: Compared to the in-store experience, the consumer can browse more quickly than strolling down the aisles, and can do so 24 hours a day, without ever having to head to the mall. But the experience is far from perfect, and I’m not talking about the obvious [...]

The Year of the Coupon

It wasn’t 2009. Not by a long shot.