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Wednesday, April 15, 2009

News Twitter newsflash: Another boutique closes

Posted By on Wed, Apr 15, 2009 at 10:53 AM

From Rachel Sutherland, the Observer's style editor:

Sticki Rice on East Blvd is closed.

Follow her on Twitter here.

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News Cross-dresser steals air fresheners

Posted By on Wed, Apr 15, 2009 at 10:12 AM

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What a great headline.

Shoplifting is all too commonplace nowadays with the bad economy, but this might top the cake.

The Charlotte Observer reports that Antonio Dewayne Harris is accused of stealing air fresheners from a local Food Lion. The estimated total cost of air fresheners stolen? $140.

Police say they're familiar with Harris, a cross-dresser who's been locked up for shoplifting and stealing people's identities.

Now what a 24-year-old man who dresses like a woman needs with $140 worth of air fresheners is beyond me. Any ideas?

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Tuesday, April 14, 2009

News No, wait, don't go just yet recession!

Posted By on Tue, Apr 14, 2009 at 12:18 PM

Forbes.com has a neat little slide show of 10 things you might want to purchase before the economy gets better. The no. 1 item? A house, of course.

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News Be hip, wear a bow tie

Posted By on Tue, Apr 14, 2009 at 11:00 AM

At my part-time job, I have to wear a bow tie. It's not the most comfortable accessory, but it does draw attention to the neck. At least now I can be considered fashionably hip, at least according to this story on WSJ.com:

After years under the chins of the pocket-protector crowd, the bow tie is cool. It now appears on "Gossip Girl" characters, fashion runways and sports stars -- as well as young hipsters.

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News Guess who's shoplifting now

Posted By on Tue, Apr 14, 2009 at 9:35 AM

Five-finger discounts aren't just for teenagers anymore.

 Managers at upscale shops say they're seeing more shoplifters than ever before as the country's cash flow problems force well-dressed and often monied women to find alternative ways to look good.

Read the full Charlotte Magazine story here.

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Friday, April 10, 2009

News Welcome back, CompUSA

Posted By on Fri, Apr 10, 2009 at 12:28 PM

Proof that the dead can rise again.

The once-bankrupt electronics store is opening dozens of new stores (mostly in Florida), and operating with a new plan: Copy part of what made the Apple (AAPL) store successful.

Read more at BusinessInsider.com.

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News New stores coming to SouthPark

Posted By on Fri, Apr 10, 2009 at 10:03 AM

As if SouthPark didn't have a whole lot of retail going on already. At least Madewell (a retailer of women’s apparel, shoes and accessories) is something we haven't seen before.

SouthPark mall is adding several stores beginning this summer — Francesca’s Collections, Madewell, M·A·C Cosmetics, Pure Denim, Journeys and Bakers.

Read more at the Charlotte Business Journal.

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Thursday, April 9, 2009

News Woody Allen and American Apparel talk trash

Posted By on Thu, Apr 9, 2009 at 10:51 AM

Last year, pervy Woody Allen sued American Apparel, the retailer known for the racy ads, for using his rabbi image from his film Annie Hall on billboards and other advertisements without his permission.

Yesterday, the trash-talking commenced.

According to the NY Post, in his deposition, Allen (who has in the past been associated with sex scandals, including a secret romance with his girlfriend's adopted daughter) called the hipster clothing company's products "low-end" and their ads "sleazy," "adolescent" and "infantile." He wants $10 million.

American Apparel chief Dov Charney says, no way, Jose. (On a side note, Charney has "repeatedly been sued for sex harassment and once reportedly masturbated in front of a reporter.")

More from the NY Post:

In court papers, Charney's lawyers are demanding that the famously neurotic nebbish cough up records to prove his tarnished reputation hasn't hurt his ability to demand a "premium price" for his endorsement.

"We believe that Mr. Allen's popularity has decreased significantly, especially in light of the scandals he's been associated with," American Apparel lawyer Stuart Slotnick told The Post.

"We believe that he greatly overvalues the worth of his endorsement -- if he can get one."

Ouch.

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Wednesday, April 8, 2009

News / Sales Liquidation sales at Wolf Camera shops

Posted By on Wed, Apr 8, 2009 at 9:54 AM

Soon, you won't be able to find a Ritz Camera Centers-owned store in Charlotte. Get out to the Wolf Cameras while you can during their liquidation sales. If it's anything like the Circuit City closings, all the good stuff is going to go early.

The Maryland-based camera retailer will cease operation of its Wolf Camera shops in Bank of America Plaza at 101 S. Tryon St. and at the Shoppes at University Place at 8925 J.M. Keynes Drive in Charlotte.

In addition, it will close a Concord store at Carolina Mall at 1480 U.S. Highway 29 North.

Ritz is holding liquidation sales as part of its reorganization efforts under Chapter 11 protection.

Read the rest of this Charlotte Business Journal article here.

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Tuesday, April 7, 2009

News Now Open: Amity & Bailey Trading Company

Posted By on Tue, Apr 7, 2009 at 12:20 PM

You never know what you'll find in a store like Amity & Baily Trading Company, which opened in Davidson on Sat., April 4. The store features all types of one-of-a-kind goodies, including clothing, shoes, jewelry, records and more (including decorative skulls!). I'd recommend you head over to Amity & Baily Trading Company as soon as possible, but until then you can check out pictures from inside the store and it's press release below.

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