shopper

Bill Hays—taut, with a neatly trimmed gray horseshoe hairline—sat behind the counter and immediately clocked me as a journalist, not some casual shopper.

From Slate ● Aug. 14, 2026

A low price may secure an order, but it will not necessarily persuade a shopper.

From MarketWatch ● Aug. 12, 2026

There are fluorescent lights, sweated-out windows, pizzas stacked like evidence, and the unshakable feeling that every other shopper is experiencing their first day on earth while glitching gently in front of the popsicles.

From Salon ● Jul. 11, 2026

When one shopper accidentally scanned a bulk package of cookies twice, Barzar leads her to member services to refund the charge to her credit card.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 8, 2026

Bonnie wasn't much of a shopper, but after a pronounced bout of whining, she decided she wouldn't mind adding to her lifelong angel collection.

From "Me Talk Pretty One Day" by David Sedaris

Next week’s Don’t Short Yourself is about how shoppers can negotiate the price of almost anything: furniture, gym memberships, even college tuition.

From MarketWatch ● Aug. 25, 2026

The Crocs brand has successfully pushed beyond appealing only to shoppers looking for durable and comfortable footwear, analysts said.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 24, 2026

The Royal Mint says shoppers and collectors should discover the coins, which were minted and dated in 2023 and 2026, across the country.

From BBC ● Aug. 24, 2026

But amid interest among many shoppers, and investors, in environmental, social and governance practices, attention has been drawn to the retailer’s impact on the climate.

From MarketWatch ● Aug. 21, 2026

C.P. stood on his side of the street watching the other man’s back until he disappeared into the noontime crowds of businessmen, shoppers, and secretaries along Main Street.

From "The Best of Enemies" by Osha Gray Davidson