Article Archive
November 19, 2008
Plug into tech on the cheap
DALLAS - Americans spent $129 billion on consumer technology last year, but it's a good bet that number could fall in 2008, than... Continue
November 18, 2008
Target to cut prices
NEW YORK (AP) - Target Corp. said Monday it will aggressively cut prices to give consumers bargains during the holiday season, a... Continue
November 17, 2008
Greensboro man wins $200K in Powerball
James Lewis always trusted his luck by picking his own lottery numbers. But this time the Greensboro man let the computer do it...... Continue
Lowe's reports 24 percent decline in profits
MOORESVILLE (MCT) — Lowe's earnings dropped 24 percent in the third quarter as shoppers continued to hold back on home-related... Continue
N.C. gas prices drop by nearly half
CHARLOTTE (AP) — Gasoline prices in North Carolina have dropped about $2 in the past 60 days. The Charlotte Observer reported...... Continue
November 16, 2008
Savvy Shopper: Store sells mementoes for Obama's biggest fans
The life-size cutout of President-elect Barack Obama has loomed from its tabletop perch at the front of African American Art as...... Continue
November 14, 2008
Oldies make new goodies
GREENSBORO - It's just days before her first solo fashion show, and Kelly Cox is uncharacteristically calm. Her handpicked model... Continue
November 13, 2008
Bling buyers bag hot deals
RALEIGH (AP) - The diamond-studded gold gorilla has a new bargain-savvy owner. The gorilla-shaped pendant was among hundreds of...... Continue
November 12, 2008
Variety store to sell tobacco
Sedalia will soon have a new business, the Town Council announced last week. A new "variety store" is set to occupy the retail p... Continue
November 11, 2008
Four Seasons Town Centre's owner warns of bankruptcy
General Growth Properties, the owner of Greensboro's Four Seasons Town Centre and the nation's second largest mall owner, warned... Continue
November 10, 2008
Update: Circuit City files for Chapter 11 protection
NEW YORK (AP) — Circuit City Stores Inc. filed for bankruptcy protection on Monday heading into the busy holiday season as ana... Continue
November 9, 2008
Upscale apparel store set to take off
The shuttering of one apparel store has opened the door for another. Rebecca Byrd, the owner of contemporary women's boutique Re... Continue
November 5, 2008
Newsletter for bargain hunters
Sign up for Bargain Bytes, our new e-newsletter featuring some of the best deals out there. The free newsletter will be sent to... Continue
November 4, 2008
Kmart to cut full-service grocery
GREENSBORO - Greensboro shoppers will soon have one less option when it comes to groceries: The Kmart Super Center on Bridford P... Continue
November 3, 2008
Kmart Super Center to lose full-service grocery
GREENSBORO - Greensboro shoppers will soon have one less option when it comes to groceries: The Kmart Super Center on Bridford P... Continue
November 2, 2008
Savvy Shopper: Yarn store has new name, look
The shop looks familiar, with its distinctive window displays and balls of colorful threads. But things have changed for a downt... Continue
October 31, 2008
Pets get their goodies, even in tough times
ROSEMONT, Ill. (AP) - Emilie Wilson's menagerie includes 15 ferrets, two dogs and four cats, including a hefty gray feline named... Continue
October 28, 2008
Tobacco USA to change its name
GREENSBORO - When the wholesale cigarette shop opened 36 years ago, Tobacco USA's singular focus was reflected in its name. But...... Continue
Bargains: Save on autos and more
The down economy is indeed a worrisome time for many. But for those consumers who have managed their money well during the good...... Continue
October 27, 2008
Frugal shoppers could see price cuts on computers
SEATTLE (AP) - Sales of personal computers didn't live up to expectations over the summer, and now analysts predict shoppers wil... Continue
Hollywood feeling pinch amid economic worries
Hollywood is feeling some impact from the economic downturn, but its famous resilience to recession is kicking in, and analysts...... Continue
October 26, 2008
Man's best trends
When it comes to men's fasion, let's face it: There isn't an abundance of options. Especially compared to what's available for w... Continue
Military brides have chance for free gowns
The women who run Cardinal Bridal and Formal Wear know the stress of wedding planning. They also know how the pressure ramps eve... Continue
October 21, 2008
Circuit City chain may close up to 20% of its stores
CHICAGO - Shares of electronics retailer Circuit City rose Monday after the Wall Street Journal published a report saying the ch... Continue
October 19, 2008
Be a style setter on Halloween with dirt, flour
Forget the bogeyman. The scariest costume this Halloween may be the person dressed up as a 401(k) statement. But there is a way...... Continue
