online shopping

Are You Being Dropshipped?

Dropshipping: What is it and how can you avoid falling for what is essentially an online scam?…

August 12, 2022

Illustration of sad customer in an article about Wish

Wish and Its Struggles With Fraudulent Products

Xochitl Menjivar, San Francisco State University

The website and app have gained a reputation for selling counterfeit and not-quite-as-advertised items, but that’s not what the company was originally all about.…

December 25, 2021

Illustration of the dire impact of fast fashion.

Fast Fashion: The Golden Child of Overconsumption

Isabella Savides, University of Pretoria

Although this problem is a big one among trendy online clothing retailers, its severe impact on the environment and our wallets is often overlooked.…

October 26, 2021

5 Ways To Provide Online Customers With a Positive Shopping Experience

Aaron Haynes

Rule No. 1 in business: Make sure that people can buy your stuff easily.…

August 25, 2021

5 online small businesses to check out for dorm room decor

5 Online Small Businesses To Check Out for Aesthetic Dorm Room Decor

Salma Heram, George Washington University

With the upcoming school year approaching quickly, now's the perfect time to start shopping for fun decorations to spice up your personal space!…

August 8, 2021

5 Tips for Online Shopping as a Plus-Sized, Modest-Dressing Woman

Salma Heram, George Washington University

For women who wear plus-sized clothing and prefer to dress more conservatively, keeping these helpful hints in mind the next time you open up your laptop can help you have a better overall shopping experience.…

June 22, 2021

3 Ways Technology Can Make Our Lives Easier and How To Take Advantage

Daniel Reed

The digital world offers countless opportunities. Make sure to appreciate its many benefits.…

December 9, 2020

These Vintage Fashion Shops Make Second-Hand Look First Class

Alice Murphy, University of Maryland, College Park

Looking to shop small online? These brands will satisfy the tastes of fashion junkies of all kinds.…

November 7, 2020

The Closure of Several MUJI Stores Reflects Bigger Shift Toward Online Shopping

Brian Xi, University of California, Berkeley

As the beloved brand prepares to close its California locations due to the pandemic, an uncertain future for the company’s U.S. operations presents itself.…

August 24, 2020

An illustration of someone using Depop, an app for buying and selling clothes

Why It’s Unethical to Resell Thrifted Items on Depop

Katherine Brand, University of Michigan

Reselling thrifted items for outrages prices is contributing to the gentrification of thrift stores, harming those who rely on cheaper prices.…

August 13, 2020

Image of a person looking at their phone as they go online

Internet Habits: How Do We Spend Our Time Online?

Daniel Reed

What are people actually doing when they're on their computers or smartphones?…

May 5, 2020

Conscious Christmas Consumption: eBay or Depop?

Giana Gayles, Stanford University

Which site is better for sustainable, secondhand holiday shopping?…

December 14, 2019

Last-Minute Holiday Gifts and Deals for Every Type of Person in Your Life

Kris Lentz

Looking for deals AND want to get the right gift for the right person? Here's the shopping guide for you (even if you're just shopping for yourself).…

December 14, 2019