John Ewoldt

Reporter | Consumer news
Phone: 612-673-7633
John Ewoldt searches the Twin Cities and beyond for bargains and strategies to spare consumers time, money and hassles.

Recent content from John Ewoldt

Even at liquidators, sales are drying up

Retailers are reselling more returned goods, and Twin Cities liquidators are feeling the pinch.

Updated: November 04, 2012, - 10:56 AM

The future of retail: Shopping more at smaller stores

A look into retail's future sees more frequent purchases as living patterns and technology evolve.

Updated: October 27, 2012, - 09:50 PM

State plans $134 million in affordable housing awards

The Minnesota Housing board announced awards to build, preserve and support 73 statewide projects totaling $134 million on Friday.

Updated: October 26, 2012, - 07:49 PM

Rainbow Foods experiment: Doubling down on coupons

Stephanie Acocella of Apple Valley is taking the day off work Wednesday to be at the front of the line when the promotion begins.

Updated: October 24, 2012, - 07:07 AM

Target connects with another hot designer

"Prabal Who?" may be most people's reaction to Minneapolis retailer's latest designer phenom.

Updated: October 23, 2012, - 09:15 AM

New furniture stores on the mend

The home furnishings market in the Twin Cities is showing signs of strength, especially for stores that are able to carve a niche.

Updated: October 21, 2012, - 12:45 PM

New book provides no-nonsense investment advice

A new book from personal finance columnist Gail MarksJarvis simplifies investing for the average person.

Updated: October 20, 2012, - 04:59 PM

In Winona, it's the end of the line for Coca-Cola's returnable bottles

Coca-Cola's small-size soda has been downsized, permanently.

Updated: October 12, 2012, - 08:17 PM

Warehouse sales undergoing a wholesale decline

A growing number of businesses are dropping their warehouse sale as changes in the supply chain mean there's less unsold stuff, and the Internet offers new and often easier ways to get rid of it.

Updated: October 12, 2012, - 09:33 AM

Wal-Mart will test same-day delivery in Twin Cities

The Twin Cities area is one of four testing grounds for a move aimed at Amazon - and Target.

Updated: October 09, 2012, - 09:20 PM

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