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Wednesday, May 27, 2009
News And the Microsoft/Apple fight continues
Posted By Kimberly Lawson on Wed, May 27, 2009 at 10:35 AM
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Events Upcoming: Chan Luu trunk show
Posted By Kimberly Lawson on Wed, May 27, 2009 at 10:00 AM
Sloan, a boutique that features fashionable coordinates and accessories from popular designers Diane von Furstenberg, Theory, Trina Turk, BCBG, Nicole Miller and more, is hosting a Chan Luu trunk show May 28 through May 30.
1419 East Blvd. #B
704-338-1400
Pictured are some of the "New this month" items found on ChanLuu.com.
Sale of the Day Sale of the day: Reign Fine Apparel
Posted By Kimberly Lawson on Wed, May 27, 2009 at 9:00 AM
Reign Fine Apparel is having a Memorial Day sale all this week. Select dresses start as low as $99. Plus, they will offer 10 percent off all pageant gowns currently in stock, custom made for Reign by Sherri Hill, Jovani, Tony Bowls, Carlos Alberto, Juan Carlos Pinera, Stephen Yearick, and Claire's.
7808-E Rea Rd.
704-543-0370
No appointment necessary
Tuesday, May 26, 2009
News Crocs will not die
Posted By Kimberly Lawson on Tue, May 26, 2009 at 3:24 PM
WWD.com recently did an interview with the president and CEO of Crocs, Inc., John Duerden. The money's not looking too good at the Colorado-based company (earlier this month, the company reported a loss of $22.4 million for the first quarter), but the board thinks Duerden can stabilize the company. He stepped into the position in March.
Darn. These ugly things will never die!
News Amy Winehouse does fashion
Posted By Kimberly Lawson on Tue, May 26, 2009 at 2:24 PM
Sure, she's not the most glamorous, stable-minded celebrity out there, but why not give the singer her own line? According to WWD.com, "sources said Amy Winehouse is working on a fashion line with London label PPQ, designed by Amy Molyneaux and Percy Parker. The line with Winehouse will launch later this year."
News / Sales Wal-Mart will close for new Wal-Mart
Posted By Kimberly Lawson on Tue, May 26, 2009 at 12:00 PM
The other day I discovered a new Super Wal-Mart being built on Tryon Street in the University area. (How late am I?) Anyway, that means the old Wal-Mart on JW Clay Boulevard will be closing (in June, according to CharlotteOnTheCheap.com). A lot of stuff is already marked down 50 percent.
News Drink up while you shop up
Posted By Kimberly Lawson on Tue, May 26, 2009 at 11:00 AM
Retailers are getting quite innovative nowadays. Hey, anything to boost the economy, no?
By offering in-store drinks, a growing number of retailers are trying to get men to shop more like women, who often linger and browse, buy items on impulse, and return time and again to a favorite store. The recession is driving stores to search for anything that gives them even a small edge over rivals. And generally slower traffic gives sales staff more time to offer drinks and talk with shoppers.
Read the full story from WSJ.com.
News S&K closes stores
Posted By Kimberly Lawson on Tue, May 26, 2009 at 9:23 AM
Men, until they close their doors forever, you can at least take advantage of the going-out-of-business sale.
S&K Famous Brands Inc. will close all 105 of its S&K Menswear stores in 26 states, including five in the Charlotte region.S&K’s local stores are at The Centrum mall in Pineville, Valley Hills Mall in Hickory, Concord Mills in Concord, Northlake Mall in Charlotte and Matthews Township Festival in Matthews.
Read the full Charlotte Business Journal story here.
Sale of the Day Sale of the day: Coplon's
Posted By Kimberly Lawson on Tue, May 26, 2009 at 9:19 AM
Coplon's Ladies' Fine Clothing in Phillips Place is now offering 40 percent off select items.
6800 Phillips Place Ct # F
704-643-1113
Monday, May 25, 2009
News Is the death of the mall coming soon?
Posted By Kimberly Lawson on Mon, May 25, 2009 at 11:07 AM
It's nice to know that independently owned shops aren't the only ones taking a hit.
The severity of the recession is turning some malls that were once viewed as viable into potential casualties. "Any mall that's sitting on life support is probably going to get its plug pulled" as the economy stalls, says Michael Glimcher, chairman and CEO of Glimcher Realty Trust, which owns 23 U.S. properties, including Eastland Mall in Charlotte.
Read the rest of this Wall Street Journal story here.
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All About Style: Checking out the new Blush Boutique
A visit to the South End boutique yields great finds for women.
