online purchases
Coverage of online purchases in the Nexus archive.
- Sony to stop making PlayStation game discs as of 2028
Sony will cease production of physical PlayStation game discs by 2028 as consumer demand shifts toward online purchases. The decision ends practices like trading games with friends, reselling used copies, and buying second-hand games.
- Hot weather behind rise in retail sales in Great Britain in May
Retail sales in Great Britain rose 1.2% in May, driven by demand for fans and paddling pools due to hot weather, according to the Office for National Statistics. Online purchases also contributed to the growth, marking the strongest monthly sales increase since January.
- I Write About Credit Cards Every Day. Why I Love My Bank of America® Customized Cash Rewards Credit Card
The author has used the Bank of America® Customized Cash Rewards credit card for over 20 years, praising its flexible cashback rewards structure. The card offers 3% cash back on online purchases, cable, streaming, and phone plans; 2% on groceries; and 1% on other purchases, with a $2,500 quarterly cap on higher-tier rewards. It allows monthly category changes and a 6% introductory cashback rate for the first year. The card has no annual fee but has minor drawbacks like reward caps.