The Consumerists

Quince, which recently launched in Canada, is a direct-to-consumer retail juggernaut that promises luxury quality at Target prices. But can it live up to the claims? Sara and Ricky take a deep dive and put it to the test. Also in this episode: what Sara packed for her luxe vacation to Thailand, Ricky's kitchen renovation saga, and much more! Let's just say, cash registers have been ringing.Don't forget to subscribe, rate and review our podcast wherever you listen, and follow us at @theconsumerists

It might be The Consumerists’ favorite time of the year, but Sara and Ricky explain why breaking free from the algorithm might be the best present of all.Also in this episode, Sara recaps the best things about getting married in a castle, and Ricky preps for a kitchen renovation. Happy shopping!

Full disclosure: Sara and Ricky recorded this late summer check in six weeks ago, but haven’t had time to post it until now because LIFE. BLEW. UP.What have we been up to? Shopping of course, but other big, big things, too. Tune in to find out! P.S. we find a way to weave in a narrative about Hudson’s Bay just to keep it real!Happy shopping!

Sara and Ricky are back with their annual gift guide. This year, we take the more is more approach, of course and suggest endless gift-giving opportunities in many different categories. Think of this guide as a gift giving approach (even though we do get highly specific at times). DM us what you're buying this Christmas and your best Black Friday finds @theconsumerists

Preparation is the key to success in all facets of life, including Black Friday. In this week's episode we break down all of the strategies we'll employ to dominate on November 29, from where we expect the biggest deals to how we stay organized and focused during emotionally charged times. We're your boots on the ground and the shopping energy out there is real, everyone. It's going to be chaos so stick with us to squeeze every ounce of deals with these Black Friday tips and tricks. Happy shopping!

This week on the Consumerists, we are in Sara’s new house discussing light fixtures, art investments, and cracking the code to cohesion. We also can’t stop thinking about Black Friday. There’s an energy out there, and we’re catching the wave. But we wonder if will we want to shop online or in store this year? Also in this episode, we discuss Le Creuset, West Elm, Nespresso, Zara, IKEA’s Christmas collection, Crate and Barrel, and Lee Valley. Happy Shopping!

Lots of shopping can happen in five months, especially if you're Sara and Ricky. Join us as we fill you in on all the goods, including Sara's once-in-a-lifetime shopping spree, and why Ricky's firmly in his Nancy Meyers era. Also in this episode: West Elm, Pottery Barn, Herman Miller, Mjolk, Neiman Marcus, and Dillard's. Happy shopping!

We're back, and we promise to never leave! Why? Because, while we've taken a hiatus, our shopping habits certainly have not. Ricky is on the hunt for outdoor furniture, and Sara is on a hunt for the biggest purchase of her life! Plus, we impart some new mathematical equations to inspire you to shop guilt free! Happy shopping!

We bought many, many things in the past 12 months, and we share the highs and lows. Which sunscreen keeps Sara's skin looking fresh and dewy? Which kitchen appliance delighted Ricky? Plus, we share our latest finds, and bond over the Roman Empire. But the real question is: How many times do YOU think of Dakota Johnson's AD house tour? Happy shopping!

The Consumerists is back for Season 6 of your favourite podcast about shopping. It's been a year of intense market research, and Sara and Ricky are here to report on their findings. Fall is in the air, and that means a new year (according to Sara's calendar) of oversharing about overspending. We're in the market for key items in our wardrobe, iconic decor, fragrance, and beauty, so listen along and try to keep up! It feels great to be back.

Sara and Ricky develop several new mantras for fall, such as our new favourite: "Think Less, Spend More." It's a creed we already live by! Sara is now spending money at a rate that Ricky has never witnessed before. Ricky splurges on some Scandinavian design. And Sara and Ricky discuss important topics such as closet maintenance, IKEA candles, the perfect leather jacket, and finding a fragrance that makes people run from you and to you in equal measure. Happy shopping! 

The Consumerists might have been on a five-month hiatus, but that doesn't mean Sara and Ricky took a break from shopping. Quite the contrary, dear friends. Join in to find out how they are pulling our their Amex cards to save the economy and fight inflation in unexpected and unprecedented ways. Let this quick check in serve as a taste of what's to come in Season 5 of The Consumerists, debuting in September, 2022!

Sara and Ricky are back with a brand new edition — the SCOTTSDALE edition! That's right, they're together again and ready to swipe that Amex card. Join us as we recap what has been a wild ride of people watching, shopping, cocktails, and a chance encounter in the corridors of Dillard's. Happy shopping!

In this episode of The Consumerists, Sara continues to spark joy at an unprecedented rate, Ricky gets a freebie that lights up his life, and Sara and Ricky share their 2022 shopping resolutions (and look back on their 2021 resolutions to see how they fared). Happy shopping!

In this episode, Sara and Ricky recount the highs (so many) and lows (so few) of their 2021 shopping journey. Turns out they bought LOTS OF STUFF, but as they unpack what they've done, they have a eureka moment that spurs them into 2022 with credit cards ablazing.

That's right, it's Sara and Ricky's second annual Gift Guide! We eat, breathe, and sleep shopping so you can waltz right into the store and walk out with the perfect gift for everyone on your list. Merry shopping!

Sara gives a foreigner the true Canadian experience (a shopping trip to Aritzia!), Ricky gets La-Z, and Sara and Ricky set their hopes unattainably high for Black Friday.

Sara buys her mom jeans, Ricky becomes a cheap drunk, and Sara and Ricky discuss the best things about shopping in Canada and the USA.

Sara grabs her electric drill and hopes for the best. Ricky reveals his shocking new budget. And Sara and Ricky continue their play-by-play analysis of The Bay’s business decisions, gush about their newest holy grail discovery, and share what they're most thankful for.

After a seven-week hiatus, we're back with season three of The Consumerists. We're not letting low stock levels and bare shelves stop us from dialing up our shopping habits. In this week's episode, Sara shares some shopping tips that are so secretive, she won't fully reveal them to our listeners! And Ricky recounts the piece of furniture that sealed a six-figure deal.

Sara goes to Aritzia, Ricky goes to Holt Renfrew, and Sara and Ricky find new ways to offend parents everywhere.

Sara commandeers the staff at Banana Republic, Ricky goes full dad for summer, and Sara and Ricky enter a different realm of shopping.

Just a note: We experienced technically difficulty recording this episode, so don't toss your headphones. And if you do, we highly recommend getting new AirPods — they're a game-changer. Sara lifts her moratorium on spending in a dramatic way, Ricky finally pulls the trigger on some hot pleated khakis, and Sara and Ricky navigate their way back to an open society one purchase at a time.

Sara tricks HERSELF into going to Home Depot, Ricky makes plans to abandon Calgary like he abandons shopping carts, and Sara and Ricky discuss furniture priorities, summer wedding blacks, answer a listener's burning question, and more! Happy shopping!

Sara channels her inner Bea Arthur, Ricky skips town when Sara needs him most, and Ricky and Sara catch up after a two-week hiatus and discuss their shopping appetite as things open up.

Sara's bank card gets used in the most unlikely places; Ricky tells Sara what he really thinks of Reese's and Oprah's book clubs; and Sara and Ricky meander their way through the shopping highs and lows of their week.

Sara buys something! Ricky gets his down-filled revenge. And Sara and Ricky choose their capsule collections for spring — 10 essentials for men and women everyone should have in their closet.

Sara goes through a shopping drought much to Ricky's concern, Ricky invests in some limited-edition must-haves, and Sara and Ricky answer YOUR questions. Let's keep this going — submit your consumerist questions to us via email ([email protected]), voicemail (link in bio), or via social (@theconsumerists on Instagram) and we'll do the research or at the very least give you our opinions. Happy shopping!

Sara explores a new look as she explores her neighbourhood; Ricky flirts with duvet greatness; and, Sara and Ricky dream up dream outfits for when we wake up from this bad dream called 2021.

Ricky adopts Sara's unique but highly effective measurement style, Sara sheds some controversial opinions about sandals in April, and Ricky and Sara add to their never-ending list of lockdown splurges. Happy shopping!

Sara buys her summer blacks, Ricky recounts his exotic getaway to Edmonton; and Sara and Ricky agree that spring fever has taken ahold of their credit cards and is making them buy multiples of everything in sight. Happy shopping!

Sara flip-flops once again on cardigans, Ricky is traumatized by inner thighs, and Sara and Ricky rank the best and the worst of celebrity-owned fashion, beauty, fragrance, and alcohol brands. Happy shopping!

Sara rediscovers cardigans, Ricky rediscovers his forgotten spring wardrobe; and, Sara and Ricky dish about their binge-like consumer habits this week — and their binge-like consumption of cookies! Happy shopping!

Sara starts a new job on the Ides of March and now has to rethink her professional attire; Ricky gets conned by Dolly Parton. And Sara and Ricky venture forth without an agenda again, and applaud you for being fine with that.

Sara continues to prophecy doom and destruction, but in a fun way! Ricky recounts a true fashion victim moment. And Ricky and Sara just generally catch up because they haven't seen each other in two weeks. Disclaimer: don't check your speed settings, this is really how fast they talk to each other.

Sara inexplicably holds off on a widely publicized purchase, Ricky searches for bedding fit for a princess, and Ricky and Sara reveal their weird and quirky shopping habits.  Fellow consumerists: please send in your own consumerist confessions to our one-minute call-back line. Link in bio!

Sara makes a dark confession, Ricky preps a wardrobe that will never see the outside world, and Sara and Ricky share how they'd spend $10K right now (it's harder than you'd think, thank you very much!). Bonus: they figure out how to hear listener feedback!

Sara weighs in on the great butter tart raisin or no raisin debate, Ricky dreams of a buttery mule, and Ricky advises Sara on what's worth upgrading in the kitchen. Happy shopping!

Sara unleashes some serious spending power at Costco, Ricky discovers a new rewards platform although he doesn't quite comprehend it yet, and Sara and Ricky dive into why it feels so good to endlessly browse and make purchases when you feel so bad. Happy shopping!

Sara invents a new failsafe measurement system; Ricky rejects your cupcake offering. And Sara and Ricky just wing it this episode and chat about their recent points wins, white sales, their skincare routines, and, of course, all of their weekly purchases. Happy shopping!

The saga of Sara's new bed comes to a dramatic conclusion, Ricky finds a deep discount at Winner's, and Sara and Ricky discuss the beauty, home decor, and fashion trends that will shape their shopping habits in 2021.

Sara reveals a shocking fact about her wardrobe. Ricky considers taking up smoking just to complete an outfit. And Ricky and Sara make their new year's shopping resolutions for 2021. 

Why is this episode longer than some feature films? It's because Sara and Ricky look back on what they bought in 2020. Our lists are long, in depth, and filled with twists and turns so sit back pour yourself some Shipnog and enjoy.

Ricky and Sara divulge their shopping lists, tips, and traditions guaranteed to make the holidays extra special. Also, Sara is less than impressed by a certain big-ticket purchase, and Ricky wonders if going to the mall during work hours is worth getting fired over.

Ricky discovers the key to gift-giving success. Sara cuddles up to a new big purchase. And they both dive into the harsh reality of Canada's retail membership programs. Happy shopping! Be sure to leave your voice message feedback in our link in bio!

Ricky mentors Sara on the ways of the gift giver, and she flourishes right before his very eyes. Sara also gets the ultimate fine hair fix and Ricky laments Apple's tricky ways.

Sara loses all her money — to the mall! And Ricky creates a winning strategy — for Black Friday! They also base this entire episode about customer service on hearsay and anecdotal information. Enjoy!

Sara and Ricky continue their hunt for the best leather leggings and man bags. They also do a deep dive into brand extensions, diffusions, and collaborations, from Aritzia's tasty in-store offerings to H&M's upcoming home decor collaboration.

Sara and Ricky explain how it all started. We delve into our deepest discounts ever, how Sara is winning the PC Optimum points game, and generally get used to talking into microphones.