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Article: DOLLARS & SENSE; Deal or no deal? The year's champs, chumps; Who impressed and distressed our consumer columnist in 2007?(SOURCE)(DOLLARS & SENSE)
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- Star Tribune (Minneapolis, MN)
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- January 10, 2008
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Byline: John Ewoldt; Staff Writer
Consumers nationwide had their fill of contaminated food and tainted toys last year, but Twin Cities shoppers experienced some highs and lows of their own. Here are the champs and chumps of 2007. Let me know if I forgot your favorite hit or miss.
WORST NEW "OUTLET" Like sheep being herded over a cliff, many shoppers see the word "outlet" and assume great savings. Many stores in outlet malls today aren't even true outlets anymore. As the concept has aged and shoppers discovered the deals weren't worth the drive, many factory stores closed, leaving malls to rent to any retailer, whether it sells closeouts and overstocks or ...