Re:Viewing 2006: Retail and leisure gets tech-savvy

Chip and PIN. RFID. Contactless payments. Wi-fi. The retail and leisure space was rife with new technologies in 2006 - not to mention a supermarket becoming Microsoft's new software rival. Gemma Simpson runs down the highlights of the year for one of the tech-savviest sectors.

Click on the link below for Gemma Simpson's, silicon.com, full report.
Re:Viewing 2006: Retail and leisure gets tech-savvy - full report     

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Online shopping safer than many think

If you're being put off doing your Christmas shopping online over security concerns then think again - because it's far more likely you'll be a victim of physical theft on the high street than suffer fraud in the digital world.

You're more likely to have your wallet nicked

Online shopping safer than many think- full report     Cyber crime more feared than muggings or burglary

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Secrets of savvy consumers

Here are top tips to keep in mind:

1. How to get everything cheaper.

2. Find out what other consumers think.

3. Buy large items with interest-free credit and keep your cash in the bank earning money for you.

4. Swallow your pride and ask for a discount.

5. Shop around for the best price.

6. Take advantage of readers’ offers and discount vouchers.

7. Consider buying shares to get better deals in the company’s product or service.

8. Sign up for loyalty cards.

9. Don't be suckered into buying brand names for commodotised products.

10. Always ask yourself if you really need the item in question.

11. Don't buy extended warranties, and ensure you get stuff fixed before the manufacturer’s warranty expires if it breaks.


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