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Tuesday, May 12, 2009
News Energizer bunny can shave now
Posted By Kimberly Lawson on Tue, May 12, 2009 at 8:10 AM
Maybe we'll see the Energizer bunny sporting a can of shaving cream when he goes on and on and on and on ... now that Energizer is set to buy SC Johnson shaving cream business.
Energizer Holdings Inc (ENR.N) said on Monday that it plans to buy S.C. Johnson & Son Inc's Edge and Skintimate brands for $275 million, adding shaving creams and gels to its Schick-Wilkinson Sword razor business.
Read the rest of this Reuters story here.
Thursday, May 7, 2009
News Do you wear a raincoat?
Posted By Kimberly Lawson on Thu, May 7, 2009 at 10:59 AM
After the last few days of God turning a water faucet on over the Queen City, I thought this story was kind of interesting.
"Like just about everything else in life, a rainy day can suddenly become so much sunnier when there's a wardrobe change involved, don't you think?"
How many people even have a raincoat anymore?
News Tropical islands for sale at recession prices
Posted By Kimberly Lawson on Thu, May 7, 2009 at 10:03 AM
I've always wanted an Australian island of my own.
Global real estate agency Coldwell Banker's Capricorn Coast branch is offering 9 islands, some with luxury mansions and other amenities, around the Great Barrier Reef with prices starting at A$1.3 million ($962,000) and up to A$90 million ($67 million).One island on offer, Long Island, has seen its A$6.5 million price tag slashed by 42 percent. Others are being advertised for almost half what they cost about a year ago.
Read the rest of this Reuters story here.
Wednesday, May 6, 2009
News Adidas profits drop 97 percent
Posted By Kimberly Lawson on Wed, May 6, 2009 at 1:01 PM
Whoa. 97 percent is kind of serious. Isn't anyone buying Adidas anymore?
(Thinking about what's in my closet ...) Maybe not.
German sportswear and equipment maker Adidas AG on Tuesday announced additional restructuring steps as first-quarter net profit plummeted 97%.In the three months ended March 31, net profit dropped to €5 million ($6.7 million) from €169 million a year earlier, as sales declined to €2.58 billion from €2.62 billion.
...One of the world's largest sportswear makers, Adidas is becoming more pessimistic as consumer spending around the globe is hit by rising unemployment and weakening sentiment.
I bet they are.
Read the full story on WSJ.com.
News Anna Sui + Target
Posted By Kimberly Lawson on Wed, May 6, 2009 at 12:48 PM
Target has just bagged its second Designer Collaborations Series: Anna Sui. Her line will be inspired by the cast of the CW show Gossip Girls. The line will debut September 13.
“When I was in Asia last year, all the young girls kept asking me about the different locations in New York City where the characters from ‘Gossip Girl’ live,” Sui told WWD. “I liked the idea of creating a collection reflective of each characters’ style, sensibility and unique approach to fashion. By combining the elements of art, city, spirit, punk and glamour, we created a collection that exudes New York City fashion.” Blair Waldorf meets Agyness Deyn!? I think I'm in love!
Read the rest of this story from Glamour.com.
News Bankrupt Chrysler offers incentives
Posted By Kimberly Lawson on Wed, May 6, 2009 at 11:10 AM
Chrysler's trying to make some cheese as they work through their bankruptcy and restructuring, and they're trying to do it quick.
Their newest incentive to get folks in the door: a $4,000 rebate for 2009 model purchases. In addition, current owners of Chrysler, Dodge and Jeep vehicles can get $1,000 more toward a new Chrysler vehicle.
Go support an American car company, will ya?
Friday, May 1, 2009
News Baby coats recalled
Posted By Kimberly Lawson on Fri, May 1, 2009 at 10:27 AM
Shame on you babyGap.
Take note moms - three styles of babyGap children's coats, of which about 19,200 units were sold at the retailer and online in the US between October 2008 to April 2009, have been recalled by the Consumer Product Safety Commission! The CPSC announced today that these coats have toggle fasteners that could break and detach from the coats, posing a potential choking hazard to young children.'
Read the full story on TalkingShopping.com.
Thursday, April 30, 2009
News LA East opens its newest spot
Posted By Kimberly Lawson on Thu, Apr 30, 2009 at 3:07 PM
L.A. East will open Charlottes first true "L.A. style" denim bar this weekend in the Blakeney Shopping Center on Rea Road — complete with beer on tap, a pool table, and TV with Wii game system. They'll have some very special opening weekend sales and specials. Go check it out.
News Uptown's empty Design Center a hot commodity
Posted By Rhiannon Fionn-Bowman on Thu, Apr 30, 2009 at 11:59 AM
Who would you like to see move into the empty spot next to Target in Midtown Square?
The vacant Home Depot Design Center building in midtown Charlotte has caught the eye of some big name stores, local real estate brokers say.Whole Foods, Kohl's, Costco Wholesale, Sam's Club, BJ's Wholesale Club and Wal-Mart are among the names they say have checked out the location on Charlottetowne Avenue, where the Metropolitan mixed-use development has replaced Midtown Square shopping center.
Home Depot, which closed the 127,653-square-foot Design Center as part of a nationwide cutback, is selling the store, located underneath a Target in a 250,000-square-foot complex with a shared parking deck.
Read the rest of this Charlotte Observer article here.
Wednesday, April 29, 2009
News People aren't paying $200 for jeans as much
Posted By Kimberly Lawson on Wed, Apr 29, 2009 at 10:46 AM
Premium jeans sales are down. Are you surprised?
On Tuesday, VF Corp, maker of 7 For All Mankind jeans, said that brand’s total business was down about 10 percent in the quarter, thanks to the weak U.S. wholesale environment.
Read the full story on Reuters.
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Ruby's Gift hosts Project Art Aid Goes Pink
In honor of breast cancer awareness month, Ruby’s Gift brings you an event on Oct. 22.
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Now open: Ruby's Gift in Selwyn 1
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Ruby's Gift now open in NoDa
You're going to want to hit up this new boutique to find something that is original and handmade by some talented local folks.
