Daily Consumer Tips

Ok UPS, Point Well Taken. I will Stick with FedEx

Jared Nyaberi — Fri, 14 Jan 2011 03:05:37 -0500

I learned something new today. When it comes to receiving packages for my business, I must stay home to sign up and recieve them. That is, if they are delivered by UPS. I am still tracking a package that was sent to me via UPS and whose first delivery attempt was January 6th. I was not home but the driver left a note at my door. Around six PM on January 7th, I went to pick it up at the UPS Customer No Pick up center on Pleasantdale Road in Doraville, Georgia. I was informed that the package was with...

Omaha, Nebraska Is Number One

Jared Nyaberi — Wed, 12 Jan 2011 04:18:55 -0500

A new year brings new beginnings. With the Us unemployment currently at 9.3%, many job seekers and people with low wages would be better off living in cities that are affordable. For this year, Forbes Magazine has compiled a list of the of best and most affordables US cities. And the City of Omaha, Nebraska is number one in that list. Other most affordable cities in America for 2011 include: 2.Buffalo, New York 3.Detroit, Michigan 4.Indianapolis, Indiana 5.Cincinnati, Ohio 6.Pittsburgh, Pennyslvannia 7.Minneapolis-St Paul, Minnesota 8.Cleveland, Ohio 9.Oklahoma City Oklahoma and 10.Houston, Texas. From the list, it is clear that the...

Publix Is Number 1

Jared Nyaberi — Sun, 27 Jun 2010 13:38:12 -0400

Fresh Produce Publix is the new number 1. At least in Atlanta. The AJC is reporting that according to data by the Shelby Report, Publix, with 143 stores in the Greater Atlanta area has a 27 per cent market share.And the long time market leader Kroger? It is the new number 2. Kroger, with 131 stores has a 25.5 per cent market share. In third place is the world's biggest retailer, Walmart with 58 stores and a 23 per cent market share. Based on the report, Publix, based in Lakeland, Florida has gained the new number one position after years...