online shopping
Coverage of online shopping in the Nexus archive.
- Can You Hack Your Brain to Stop Impulse Buying? | Money Moves with Jill Schlesinger
South Korea is experiencing a rise in 'dopamine sites' that allow users to simulate the thrill of online shopping or food delivery without spending money, potentially aiding compulsive spenders. Jill Schlesinger helps caller Danielle navigate financial challenges after she took a pay cut and now faces unexpectedly high college costs for her child while trying to save for retirement.
- British Heart Foundation to close 150 charity shops as costs rise
The British Heart Foundation is closing 150 charity shops and cutting jobs due to rising costs and the shift to online shopping. A review of its retail arm revealed a significant drop in net profit from £18.8m in 2024 to £3.6m in 2025, making a quarter of its UK stores unsustainable.
- A new app, The Mall, is building a universal feed for online shopping
The Mall is a new app that allows shoppers to create a personalized feed of brands, track sales and drops, and discover products from thousands of retailers.
- Google launches brand new search tool that could 'quietly blow up' online shopping
Google has launched a new search tool that may significantly impact the online shopping landscape by streamlining the search experience. The tool is described as having the potential to 'quietly blow up' the e-commerce sector.
- Best crypto cards for USDT spending? Looking for real experiences (No referral links, please)
A user is seeking recommendations for reliable crypto cards that allow direct spending of USDT for daily payments and online shopping. They emphasize real user experiences and request avoidance of sponsored content or referral links.