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Thursday, December 25, 2008
News After-Christmas shoppers, read this
Posted By Kimberly Lawson on Thu, Dec 25, 2008 at 1:00 PM
The day after Christmas is a pretty big day for shoppers, as retailers have often marked down the merchandise that didn't make the cut before Christmas to get it out of the store. Well, according to this story on CNN, you may want to wait a little longer before perusing the sales racks.
You may get some bargains after Christmas, but if you want really rock-bottom prices, wait until January 5. Retailers are going to be stuck with massive amounts of goods and those will be reduced to fire sale prices. If you have money that you can afford to part with, get out there the first full week of the New Year. Everything from electronics to clothing to appliances to furniture will be a deal.Be careful if you shop from December 26 through January 4. The bargains are mostly fake ones during those 10 days because patterns are completely disrupted by gift cards. Most people are off from work between Christmas and New Years, have the time to shop and have the gift cards burning a hole in their wallets
Sales After-holiday sale at Pure Denim
Posted By Kimberly Lawson on Thu, Dec 25, 2008 at 12:00 PM
I think the day after Christmas is just as bad of a shopping day as the day after Thanksgiving. Good thing I'm managing to avoid the crowds by working. Or is that a good thing? Especially with this 15 percent off sale (certain exclusions apply) at Pure Denim, not to mention a major 20 percent off all Ed Hardy.
Pure Denim at SouthPark
4400 Sharon Road, Suite 239
704-366-7873
Wednesday, December 24, 2008
News Little business, big problems
Posted By Web Editor on Wed, Dec 24, 2008 at 10:06 AM
With the economy slipping, we’ve all been suffering both directly and indirectly, having to make some changes like tightening budgets or even cutting down on things. We hear about big businesses struggling to stay up and running as an effect of the recent falls of the economy, but what about the little guys?
Creative Loafing took the time to see how some of the smaller local businesses have been doing during these tough times, and they too have had to adjust. City Supply, a furniture store in Charlotte, has been feeling the pressure of the inflation in our economy, and has had to put in a great effort to keep up.
“Sales are definitely very, very down,” said Robert Boyd, manager of City Supply. “It affected sales quite a bit. It hurt.” In fact, they’re only selling about half of what they did last year for the month of December. They haven’t raised any of their prices, but because the prices of gas were so high, prices went up on them for freights. City Supply has managed to stay afloat, but it’s been tough.
Some other businesses though, are luckier than others and are still prospering.
“I had to change my practices, like what I bring in, nothing really extreme though. I’ve managed to stay up but I’ve had to try harder,” said Scott Wifhart, manager of Lunchbox Records. Sales for Lunchbox Records have actually gone up compared to the year before, and although times are tough, he’s managed to keep things rolling.
Calls to some other locally owned spots, including Civilian in Phillips Place and Envy in Plaza Midwood, went unanswered. We're hoping they were too busy with customers.
So the next time you drop in to your favorite little boutique, give ’em props for being able to stay open in such a dog-eat-dog business world.
— Robyn Banez
Features Don't leave the jerks in your life off your holiday shopping list
Posted By Kimberly Lawson on Wed, Dec 24, 2008 at 10:00 AM
I'm sure there are people in your life whom you avoided buying gifts for this holiday season because they were asses. Idiots. Inconsiderate jerks. Whatever.
This is the season for giving, people.
For those particular folks who really got your panties in a bunch this year, send them some shit. No, really, a pile of shit.
For the low price of $12.95, Shitsenders.com will anonymously send your friend or enemy a quart of cow dung. A quart of elephant crap runs $14.95, and a quart of gorilla poop is $16.95. If you've really felt shitted on, you can up the quantity to a gallon for a few dollars more.
So what if Christmas is tomorrow? A gift from the heart is better late than never.
Tuesday, December 23, 2008
Hot Spots / Videos Updated: A tour of Reign Fine Apparel
Posted By Kimberly Lawson on Tue, Dec 23, 2008 at 1:48 PM
Owner Jaime Estrada gives us a tour of her new boutique Reign Fine Apparel, located in the Stonecrest at Piper Glen Shopping center next to Voci Spa. Photos below!
Merch to Purch Fido Item: Christmas Collars
Posted By Kimberly Lawson on Tue, Dec 23, 2008 at 1:33 PM
Get your pet in the holiday spirit with one of these Christmas collars from Canine Cafe. $14.99.
Canine Cafe
1447 S. Tryon St.
704-588-3647
Sales Boots and shoes sale at Glamour Puss
Posted By Kimberly Lawson on Tue, Dec 23, 2008 at 1:12 PM
Go to Glamour Puss RIGHT NOW. They're having a 50 percent off sale on boots and shoes. You know you want these thigh-highs that are pictured!
Glamour Puss
1800 Camden Road
704-334-2426
Monday, December 22, 2008
News For some retailers, desperation is setting in
Posted By Kimberly Lawson on Mon, Dec 22, 2008 at 10:27 AM
Times are undoubtedly hard in the world of retail.
A story on MSNBC.com reports that customers now have the upper hand when it comes to shopping for bargains. Now, to get a better deal, all they may have to do is open their pretty little mouths and ask for it.
With holiday sales shaping up to be the lowest in years, possibly the worst since the industry began annual comparisons in 1969, retailers say they're taking consumers' demands for good deals seriously. Some are extending return policies, while others are matching competitors' prices. Many are volunteering on-the-spot discounts and even letting customers haggle prices well down from what's marked in a desperate bid to make the cash register ring.
Haggling? That sucks. I've always been bad at negotiating.
Sales $200 at Pura Vida gets you so much more
Posted By Kimberly Lawson on Mon, Dec 22, 2008 at 9:34 AM
Through Dec. 31, when you spend $200 or more at Pura Vida Worldly Art, you'll receive a FREE $20 Pura Vida Worldly Art Gift Card and 50 percent off a massage at Breathe Bodywork. What better way to rejuvenate after a long day of holiday shopping?
Sales 30 percent off sale at Niche
Posted By Kimberly Lawson on Mon, Dec 22, 2008 at 8:02 AM
Did you read that? 30 percent off the ENTIRE STORE at both the NoDa location and SouthEnd location.
Niche
1504 Camden Road, Suite 100
Niche Market
3120 N. Davidson St., Suite 100
For more info, click here.
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