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January 8, 2009
New clothing store opens downtown
GREENSBORO - A new men's and women's retail clothing store is now open in the Southside neighborhood in downtown Greensboro. Continue
Macy's to close 11 stores, none in N.C.
NEW YORK (AP) —Department-store operator Macy's Inc. said Thursday it will close 11 underperforming stores in nine states...... Continue
Bad news for Goody's shoppers: Retailer to liquidate stores
CHICAGO (AP) - Discount clothing chain Goody's Family Clothing, which has stores in Burlington and Winston-Salem, will begin liq... Continue
January 7, 2009
iTunes unveiling three-tier pricing
SAN FRANCISCO - With the lure of every song for 99 cents, Apple Inc.'s iTunes upended the retail establishment to become the Un... Continue
January 6, 2009
Chef, developer planning ritzy restaurant downtown
GREENSBORO - One of the city's most popular chefs and one of its best-known developers will team up to open a new, white-tablecl... Continue
January 4, 2009
Savvy Shopper: S&K Menswear to close older stores
GREENSBORO - S&K Menswear will close two of its longtime locations in the city, but the president of the company has no inte... Continue
January 1, 2009
One bridal shop closes, another expands
Another Greensboro small business closed this week but this isn’t another story about the slumping economy, it’s about the A... Continue
December 31, 2008
Alcohol profits sobering for city
GREENSBORO — Tonight at midnight, you’ll probably be toasting the new year. But chances are, you’ll do it at home instead...... Continue
December 30, 2008
Starbucks to sell new tea-based drinks
SEATTLE (AP) - Starbucks Corp. said Tuesday it will begin selling three new tea-based lattes and two nondairy tea drinks on Satu... Continue
West Market Gourmet closing, citing the downturn
GREENSBORO - A longtime retailer is closing its doors for good, citing economic conditions for the decision. West Market Gourmet... Continue
December 29, 2008
Tanger founder's son takes over company
When Stanley Tanger envisioned building a shopping center just for outlet stores in the early 1980s, many bankers thought the id... Continue
December 28, 2008
Not crazy about that gift? Give to someone who is
The presents have all been unwrapped. Festive displays of seasonal treats have been devoured. The decorations are going back int... Continue
December 27, 2008
Retailers trying to salvage Christmas
Shoppers hit the stores Friday to return unwanted gifts and to take advantage of drastic price cuts offered by retailers despera... Continue
December 25, 2008
Late shoppers look for last-minute bargains
GREENSBORO - The shopping crowds were as large and ravenous this Christmas Eve as they've ever been. But many who braved the pus... Continue
December 23, 2008
Bankruptcy judge approves Circuit City financing
RICHMOND, Virginia (AP) - Circuit City Stores Inc., America's second-biggest electronics retailer, received final approval Monda... Continue
Wealthy tighten their belts, look for bargains
NEW YORK (AP) - The rich are tightening their belts, too. Even if it's still a Gucci. Faced with the sharpest decline in net wor... Continue
December 22, 2008
Shoppers bring haggling skills to the mall
NEW YORK (AP) - If you're looking for an extra bargain before the holidays, you may only have to ask. With holiday sales shaping... Continue
December 21, 2008
Unhappy holiday season for shops
GREENSBORO - It's the weekend before Christmas and all through the land, retailers are hoping for shoppers with carts in hand. B... Continue
Savvy Shopper: Outlet store haven for treasure hunters
QVC is on the television screen, and the temptation to shop is pulling you toward the phone. But before you dial those numbers...... Continue
December 17, 2008
City approves Lindley Park doughnut shop despite protests
GREENSBORO - The city will be getting a new Dunkin' Donuts, much to the disappointment of some Lindley Park neighbors. Kotis Pro... Continue
Dozens of Web sites can help you save money
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. - Thinking of making a New Year's resolution to save money next year? Help may be just a click away. Dozen... Continue
December 14, 2008
Shopping on a budget for just about anyone
Think you can't be thrifty at the holidays without evoking unflattering comparisons to Ebenezer Scrooge? Bah humbug! (That is...... Continue
10 stocking stuffers for $15 or less
1. Snow & Graham Mini Note Blocks, $15 for two Write reminders in style. www.broadwaypaper.com 2. Anne Tainter Emory Boar... Continue
Savvy Shopper: Swap allows shoppers to unload mistakes
We all have an "oops" or two in our closets. The handbag that looked like it matched that outfit - until you got it home. The sc... Continue
December 12, 2008
Cool gadgets with even cooler price tags
It's Christmas again, but this year's economy makes seasons of huge flat-screen TVs and expensive game systems under the tree se... Continue
