How do you decide if food is still good?
What’s the measuring stick for food still being good at your house. The “smell” test? The “date” test? Editor Don Whitten has seen both used well through the years, but now relates that we need to use a combination of both, plus some other information, to make sure our food is safe and isn’t wasted. (March 25, 2013, Page 4A)
Target-Missoni marketing plan explodes
Can you believe you can buy Missoni products at Target? Can you believe that a $40 Missoni throw you get at Target is going for $150-200 on the secondary market? Editor Don Whitten takes a look at the phenomenon created by the collaboration of the Italian designer and the popular retail outlet. (September 15, 2011, Page 4)
Used car market changes through the years
Looking for a good used car or truck. Join, for a variety of reasons, an ever-increasing number of consumers. Editor Don Whitten takes a closer look at some of the changes in the market as he ponders a possible future purchase. (July 18, 2011, Page 4)
Where did all the canned drinks go?
Editor Don Whitten is in charge of getting the soft drinks for his family and a recent purchase of what he thought were 24-packs turned out to be just 20-packs. Whitten noticed other items shrinking in size or quantity without any price changes and says it’s a sign of the times. (January 13, 2011, Page 4)
