shoppers

Costco is widely known for offering a wide selection of items at relatively low prices, but the club’s $65 annual membership fee can deter some shoppers.Of course, the savings from occasional discounts on big-ticket items such as TVs, mattresses, and household appliances can easily exceed the cost of a year’s…

If TV commercials are to be believed, Target has a certain white-bearded employee named Kris K. who makes lengthy lists of the best gifts to buy from the Bullseye.But what if Santa (or Mrs. Claus) needed to make a Target run?The retailer has about 1,995 stores, and its northernmost location…