With each day seemingly bringing a fresh batch of grim financial news, many shoppers are being much more discriminating in deciding what is essential and what is not.

Once the perfect wedding gown is chosen, many brides-to-be turn their attention to what they'll wear under the gown. The search for the right lingerie isn't as easy as one might think. Every bride, including those who wear size 14 and larger, has her ow

DEAR SHOPPING: I was told by one of your readers that you know of a perfumer who can re-create discontinued perfumes. Is this true? I have an old perfume (Bath & Body Works' Vanilla Berry) I would love to re-create. I have been looking for five years for

Get free WiFi at most Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf stores (but not kiosks) in California. No purchase or registration is necessary and no time limit is required. The chain is rolling out the connections and all stores should be hooked up by the end of the month

This week eBay responds to its loss in the LVMH court ruling, Gmail users get extra phishing protection and eProvider's new solution offers eBay integration. Plus, a price comparison widget and mobile commerce tools grab headlines.