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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

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Questions and Answers

Shopping..?

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...

How do i cut my shopping bill? Where can i see the deals that Iceland has on offer?

Q) I have taken the reins of the shopping from my wife to try and reduce the shopping bill. I cant see the Iceland deals anywhere online. Do they exist online?

A) Stop buying branded goods. The supermarkets own stuff is usually just as good and they are often produced by the same people who make the branded goods.

What is contained in the virtual shopping basket in calculating the inflation rate in the UK?

Q) The official rate of inflation has just increased to 3%, but anybody filling their shopping trolley, paying household bills, running a car or taking public transport will consider this low rate a figment of someone's imagination. In light of this, I can only imagine the virtual shopping basket contains PCs, DVD players, big screen TVs, MP3 players and digital cameras. Can anybody shed any light on this?

A) I don't know the exact list, but it contains many, many different items. The list is revised every few years so that yes, it most probably does contain items like PCs and digital cameras now - and it has had items deleted which are no longer relevant (in the 1950s it used to contain a pound of lard!). It contains mainly groceries and consumer goods. I believe petrol is included, but household bills and so on are not. You should be able to google it to find out - I remember reading it in Metro either last year or the year before, so I don't believe it's some big state secret.

How to survive clothes shopping with a 4 year old?

Q) My 4 year old is a nightmare when i take him clothes shopping..running around the shop etc, and getting very impatient. I know that this is probably normal for his age (he has only just turned 4), but what can i do to control him while we go shopping, or is it just a case of not taking him?

A) leave him at home love, he's 4. from his point of view this is a boring activity. not all children are like this but most boys are. if he wants to come to the shop with you then explain to him what you will be doing and the punishment if he misbehaves. it will be his choice whether he goes or not. you will have more fun without him.

How much does your grocery shopping cost per week in £££ and how many does that feed?

Q) I spend roughly £120 a week shopping in Tescos or Asda and that is for 2 adults 2 children and a cat lol. I shop online and get £10 discount code per week. Recently stopped shopping in Asda because each item went up like 20p in a week...tescos not so much xx

A) I noticed that as well about Asda It used to be really cheap I shop at Tesco now and spend about £75 a week That feeds me, my 2 year old son, 5 dogs and a cat :)

What to buy with 20 pounds for a weeks shopping?

Q) I have had a lot of bills and I only have 20 pounds left to do food shopping for myself for the rest of the week. What can I buy? I don't smoke and I already have some rum lol.

A) £20 in today's money might just get you a packet of hula hoops and a bottle of pop. Seriously though. Go for potatoes which can be used any number of ways - chipped, fried, mashed, jackets, etc. Pasta should aslo be a staple. Go for the value items such as beans, chopped tomatoes, peas etc, all stuff that can used in various other meals. If it's any consolation, I know where you're coming from.

Where is good to go shopping near the Midlands?

Q) I am planning on going shopping but dont want to travel too far away from the Midlands. Was thinking Bath or somewhere but does anyone know any good places to go that is max about 90mins drive from Birmingham?

A) What can't you get at Merry Hill? Or were you looking for something specific? Or just a day out? Bath is terrible for parking, use the Park and Ride which is well worth it to avoid the hassle. Bristol has good shopping around Broadmead. Have you thought of just taking a trip over to Kidderminster? The Range is a good venue (on the Crossley Estate behind Sainsburys) for everything. The Estate also has the usual Comet, Bedland, Maplin, etc. Then walk through the underpass to Matalan and a bit further on to M & S. The Mill Shop, TKMaxx, etc. In the main Town centre - most other shops you'd expect to find in a Town - Wilkinsons, cafes, pubs. Or, going in the other direction, Shrewsbury is a lovely City - again use the park and ride - everything you could want there. Lichfield - park by Tesco & Focus for 2 hours or Aldi the same. If you like beads - there is a fabulous bead shop - interesting market on Fridays and Saturdays, beautiful Cathedral.

What is the name of the ship that will have the worlds largest shopping mall?

Q) The ship is triangular and people can buy apartments on the ship. It will go around the world either once every three years or three times every year I can't remember. The ship Has not yet been built but a few months ago I saw a picture of it on wikipedia. It will have the worlds largest shopping mall and the price of apratments starts at $200,000. If any one know's the name of this ship then please say I forgot the name of it but I think if I heard it then I would know.

A) I think you are talking about the Freedomship. Some links below.

How many Ann Summers shops are there in shopping malls and how much of a good thing is it?

Q) How many Ann Summers shops are there in shopping malls and how much of a good thing is it? No longer hiding human sexaulity but right therein the shopping mall. Parents can just say its a grown up toy, clothes and video shop that helps grown ups want to snuggle up with each other, or help those who have nobody to snuggle up with when grwon up not be so sad Seeone two in shopping malls so far... Was pretty surprised but looked to be a very good thing. Was also thinking they should remove the 18 restriction and allow teens to come in and for groups like FOR YOUNG PEOPLE www.4yp.co.uk FAMILY PLANNING ASSOCIATION www.fpa.org.uk SEXWISE Tel: 0800 28 29 30 www.ruthinking.co.uk Free confidential advice and information on sex, relationships and contraception, for anyone under 18. to maybe work with them so they can be seen by young people as somewhere they can ask for advice as may appear non threatening. Maybe with leaflets etc outside Why bid D? what dont you get? Bri chick the legal age for people to have sex is 16. it therefore makes no sense to have an 18 rating. Kids as young as 14 and 15 are sexaully active. As said was suggesting youth sexaul helath and education groups work through the stores. as it may make the teenagers feel more relaxed asking a young person questions which realte to pleasure from sexaulity like about blow jbs, or girls asking about masterbation, or things like that which most do want to know but not covered generally in sex ed. And as said in Holland around 14 tehy take the mystery out of things on a policy that kids hould not have any info missed out. mosley the shop windos are warm, fun and only have the equivalent of fancy dress and lungerie in the shop front which could just as easily be Marks and Spencers underwear collection. or swim wear to the kid Emily Jane. If staff can be trained to discuss how a rabbit vibrator with waves if better then a standard one , then training in giving safe sex advice should be a doddle. Plus kids clearly dont use those phone lines. in many cases they aren't even aware they exist as nobody tells them. hence making a safe welcoming way for them to ask said questions and maybe put onto those phone lines. ********************* Loulla has my vote so far but a few things you need to think about. Namely the age on concent is 16. Thats two years before 18... where you could have sex 6 times a day& night or more every one of the over 700 days legally in all ways you wish before 18. So really the 18 restriction seems plain silly. Like a teenage couple who has been going stead since 15 and active since 16 is going to be bothered by porn. Hoever the kinds of questions I would expect directed to ann Summers Staff would not be so much the how can I get pregnant. More what does sperm taste like or can I give bf something so it dont taste so icky. whats a cok ring ' heard one mentioned in the Christian Slater movie 'Pump up the volume' Whats a blow jB? Is a fluffer a good job (ie the lads have suggested a mate goes and applies for a fluffer job with playboy as it fluffy the pillows--- which it certainly is not) you know the normal set kid up for micky taking

A) I am a little confused by this question, but if you are asking our opinion on them, then I think that Ann Summers shops are actually very tasteful in the way they lay there stores out. They have only the lingerie at the front of the shop, which is no different to a department store advertising their lingerie. All of the adult toys are right at the back of the shop so that passing children have no chance of seeing them. The majority that I have been in have a dividing wall, so you sort of go into a separate room.

What is your favourite shopping website and why?

Q) I would like to hear from both ladies and guys. Please give me the reasons why you like shopping at that particular site. Thank you!

A) Mine is boring old Ebay,I like it because you can get pretty much anything on there and its good to browse at whats for sale when a little bored. Also like Amazon so I can read peoples ratings of what I'm looking at.

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