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Stores to shoppers: Spend your tax rebate here, get a bonus

Can't wait for that economic-stimulus check from the IRS?Neither can Sears, Kmart and Fry's Food Stores.Starting next month, they will give shoppers a bonus to spend the bucks in their stores.Sears Holdings Corp., which owns... more »

Opponents tee off on proposed Scotts Valley Target

Target critics offered up a litany of reasons Wednesday on why the big-box retailer would be a "nightmare" for Scotts Valley, while store officials said they wouldn't back away from opening the store in face... more »

Polishing the boot

Burkburnett — There's more than just boot-making going on at the Burk Boot Shop.Owners Armando and Patricia Dominguez are in the midst of a major renovation of their longtime family business, including everything from a... more »

Shop local, shop Wellesley

Wellesley - Whether you're shopping for a greeting card, a child's birthday gift, a book, an outfit for a wedding, a rake, house insurance, an appliance or just about anything else, "Shop Wellesley First."That's the... more »

Macy’s will begin using recycled paper bags, offer totes

New York - Department-store operator Macy's Inc. said Thursday it will begin using partly recycled paper shopping bags at its Macy's stores and biodegradable packaging for its online shipments.The changes start this month.The new store... more »

Design-Driven Product Takes Center Stage at Summer NYIGF

White Plains, NY - Offering both quality and quantity in equal measure, the 155th semi-annual New York International Gift Fair (NYIGF) returns to New York City, running Saturday, August 16, through Thursday, August 21, 2008,... more »

Fashion Angels Enterprises Pair Dog Fashion with Gift to SPCA International

Milwaukee, WI - Those who think they can design dog apparel that is cuter and trendier than anything available in stores should check out two new products from the tween dream company, Fashion Angels Enterprises.... more »

Ceramic Dreams delights

Desirae Haynes' husband grumbled in the car on his way to Ceramic Dreams, but when he left he couldn't have been more proud of the piece he painted.At Ceramic Dreams located at 1134 E. 54th... more »

Burned rubble replaces shops

The F.P. Kolbe gift shop on River Road in Point Pleasant was not badly damaged in Sunday's blaze. But behind the store's rustic clutter, it looks like a bomb went off.An official cause has not... more »

Third Street Bridge Mall new, expanded

Hobart -- When the store formerly known as Treasured Blessings had to move from its Main Street location, the owner didn't want to travel too far.An empty building right around the corner filled the bill... more »