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12/30/2011
What do rebate and refund policies have in common, particularly this time of year? They're a source of confusion and aggravation for consumers who didn't fully understand them when making a purchase.
An editor at Consumer Reports estimated that 40 percent or more of people who are enticed to buy a product by the offer of a rebate never get it because they fail to meet processing requirements. Others simply forget to file for the rebate.
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12/27/2011
As return fraud continues to be a concern for the retail industry, many retailers are tightening their policies to combat the growing crime. Better Business Bureau recommends consumers fully understand these policies to avoid unnecessary stress.
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11/18/2011
BBB offers advice for navigating the busiest retail weekend of the year
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11/03/2011
Many retailers are dusting off their layaway plans; but not all layaway programs are created equal.
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11/01/2011
In honor of Small Business Saturday, a day dedicated to supporting small businesses on the busiest shopping weekend of the year, Better Business Bureau is spreading awareness and advising consumers to support the small businesses in their area.
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10/20/2011
With a 9.1 percent unemployment rate, and many more individuals who are ‘under-employed,’ competition for temporary holiday jobs is likely going to be fierce.
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12/14/2010
Before allowing children to share personal information with a “Letter to Santa” website, the Children’s Advertising Review Unit (CARU) recommends that adults carefully review the site.
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12/10/2010
Every holiday, billions of dollars are donated to worthy causes and now more than ever charities need the support of donors to help those who are struggling. Your Better Business Bureau wants to help donors avoid five common mistakes to help maximize their dollar in these tough economic times.
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11/29/2010
The downturn in the economy combined with advances in technology mean charities are getting creative in how they raise money, as are scam charities. Your Better Business Bureau Serving Northwest Florida encourages donors to do their homework and give wisely this holiday season.
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11/22/2010
Every year, holiday travelers take to the skies and ride the rails, but most hit the highways. Last year, AAA estimated that 87.7 million Americans traveled more than 50 miles over the holidays, 85 percent of whom drove. Your BBB offers some tips to stay safe on the road this holiday season.
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11/18/2010
Black Friday has traditionally the biggest retail shopping day of the year, though last year, Cyber Monday – the Monday after Thanksgiving – officially replaced Black Friday as the most popular shopping day.
Whether in the store or online, BBB offers advice to help you with your holiday shopping:
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11/15/2010
As pet owners make travel plans for the holiday season, they want to make sure their furry and feathered friends are well cared for. Unfortunately, every year, Better Business Bureau offices across the country receive hundreds of complaints from pet owners about kennels.
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11/12/2010
While most consumers probably don’t consider budgeting to be their idea of holiday fun, mapping out your spending now can help avoid a financial hangover in January. Your Better Business Bureau Serving Northwest Florida is here to help.
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11/08/2010
According to the Los Angeles Times, many retailers are looking for more seasonal employees this year than in previous years. The outsourcing firm, Challenger, Gray and Christmas predicts as many as 600,000 people are expected to get holiday jobs this year.
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11/03/2010
ATM skimming – stealing the information from a debit or credit card’s magnetic strip – is a growing problem. According to Bankrate.com, ATM skimmers are close to reaping $1 billion annually and Javelin Strategy & Research estimates that one in five people have become victims. Your Better Business Bureau recommends consumers take steps to protect themselves.
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