Specialty chains see dismal December: SpendingPulse - MSN MoneyCentral
NEW YORK (Reuters) - U.S. retailers experienced a dismal December, as a year-long recession and winter storms kept many potential shoppers at home, according to data released on Wednesday by SpendingPulse. The figures, from the retail data service of ...
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Michael Jackson leases pricey Bel Air estate - International Herald Tribune
LOS ANGELES : The King of Pop is back ? in town, that is. Michael Jackson has signed a yearlong lease on a mansion in the swanky Bel Air area of the city, a spokesman for the singer said Wednesday. Jackson has been staying in the estate for about a ...
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Goody's closing the remainder of its stores - Access North GA
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. - Discount clothing chain Goody's Family Clothing will begin liquidating its remaining stores Friday - including six in northeast Georgia. The retailer, thus, becomes one of the year's first victims of the worsening economy. The ...
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New Year in NYC Chinatown: Culture, shopping, food - PR Inside
NEW YORK (AP) - The Year of the Ox begins Jan. 26 and stores all over Chinatown are selling bright red decorations to mark the new year. But while it's easy to pick up cheap souvenirs at shops around the neighborhood, it's also worth spending a day ...
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6 ways to prepare before shopping for a new car - Fort Lauderdale Sun-Sentinel
If car incentives motivate you to start shopping, here are a few tips to help you get the best deal: 1. Get a preapproved loan before you go to the car dealer. This ensures that you'll know your budget, thus preventing any embarrassment of shopping ...
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Buyer?s Guide: Shopping at Duo - Nymag.com
Sisters Wendy and LaRae Kangas opened East Village boutique Duo last month, packing the racks with independent designers and selective vintage wares for discerning downtown shoppers. A brick fireplace, antique light fixtures, and creaky wooden ...
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Shopping For Sales Becomes Standard In Bad Times - KDKA
This holiday season if it wasn't "on sale" it most likely didn't end up under the tree. "I think a lot of people can't afford to buy now unless it's on sale," says Laverne Baker-Hotep. "I think the people expect everything to be reduced and on sale ...
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7 steps to protect yourself while shopping online - Anchorage Daily News
1. Be wary of "free" or low-cost trials or samples that may require high shipping fees. 2. Make sure the company has a posted privacy policy that guarantees the safety of your personal information. 3. Look for an "s" after the http: in the Web site ...
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Shopping for 'basic needs' in Gaza market - BBC News
News agencies reported that Gaza residents had rushed out into the streets during the lull to stock up on food and visit relatives in hospital. International journalists have not been allowed to travel into Gaza, but the BBC's Rushdi Abu Alouf is ...
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Cable shopping channel laying off - Nashville Tennessean
KNOXVILLE ? Cable shopping channel Jewelry Television will begin a new round of layoffs this week. Company spokeswoman Kelly Fletcher said employees at the Knoxville headquarters will be notified Friday. The Knoxville News Sentinel reported on its ...
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