March 8, 2013 One Direction fans will soon have a place to shop for the the British boy band’s Twin Cities tour stop this summer, according to the St. Paul Pioneer Press. Cue the screaming girls (and Taylor Swift.)
November 26, 2012 Black Friday has been traditionally when big retailers like Target or Best Buy get attention for insane crowds and amazing sales and often lost in the craziness of all that is the small, local store owned and operated by people right here in the Twin Ports, that's why a new trend is starting to get a lot of attention, Small Business Saturday, a day dedicated to supporting them during the Christmas shopping season, and that's just what my family did.
November 21, 2012 As the busiest shopping time of the year approaches criminals are getting ready to take advantage of unwitting shoppers and stores. Learn how to protect yourself, whether you are a business owner, store employee, or shopper.
November 5, 2012 It may seem early to start planning for the biggest shopping Holiday of the year, but for some this is serious business.
October 10, 2012 I hate crowds. I'm slightly claustrophobic. But I love to save money. And I love getting gifts for others. So that's why I have transformed from a Black Friday-phobe into a Black Friday shopper. I've only gone a few years now, but it's a nice tradition my friend and I have started. We search out the stuff we want, coordinate a plan, and head out at midnight. But are we really saving money by shopping on Black Friday? Well if you're one of the shoppers who camp out all night before Black Friday in hopes of nabbing a huge deal when the doors swing open, experts say you've been duped!
October 9, 2012 For those of you that are fans of the home shopping channel QVC, you may not be to pleased to know a guest co-host fainted live on the air, as the show host keeps plugging away the product.
We know, we know—it's only September. When it comes to toys, though, it's never too early to start thinking about the holiday season, especially for retailers. It is big business. Huge business. The buying frenzy of the holidays can comprise 40 percent of the total annual profit for a toy store. With this in mind, Toys R Us has released their 2012 Holiday Hot Toy List to get a head start on the hottest items this year.
So what's on it this year?
September 19, 2012 A karaoke machine is set up in a mall for shoppers to try it out. This girl steps up to sing her version of Whitney Houston's "I Will Always Love You" and KILLS it! She is Amazing. Incredible! There are no words!
August 8, 2012
When I was a kid I was always excited about getting my new school supplies and clothes for the new year, but now as a parent, not so much. Unless, I ran into these guys. They take unsuspecting shoppers and ask them ridiculous questions about obviously made up supplies.
July 26, 2012 A Grocery store in New York is taking notice that more and more men are grocery shopping and they are quick to reward them for their efforts.
Overnight this YouTube clip has become a viral sensation, and it’s easy to see why people all over the world are cooing over this hilariously cute kid. From start to finish this little girl (or guy? Who cares?! It’s so cute!) has us doubling up over her very mature shopping skills.
July 16, 2012 Even though Black Friday is still four months away, new research shows a number of shoppers are well into their Christmas shopping. I've already started collecting a few gifts for family.
Based on the survey:
• 13 percent of Americans have already started shopping for the holidays
