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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.
Wednesday, December 17, 2008
News Welcome to Klepto
Posted By Kimberly Lawson on Wed, Dec 17, 2008 at 10:25 AM
No, this is not a blog for people with the uncontrollable desire to steal to congregate, share stealthy swiping techniques and gush about Wynona Ryder.
You've stumbled onto Creative Loafing's brand-new shopping blog Klepto, where retail therapy is the only kind of therapy we believe in. We’ll be striving to give our readers all of the shopping news and info they need: notice of sales, openings, closings; features on local shops, shop owners and our picks on items our readers might enjoy; photos from fashion shows or other shopping-related events; and much more.
With the introduction of Klepto, we’re hoping to fill a void for Charlotte area shoppers in the worldwide web: a Web site people can visit to find out information about shopping at independently owned stores in their very own city.
This new blog will be the ultimate stop for Charlotteans to indulge in extreme consumerism. And isn't that pretty much what a klepto does?
Monday, December 15, 2008
News Christmas party at L.A. East = A great sale
Posted By Kimberly Lawson on Mon, Dec 15, 2008 at 10:56 AM
Check out their MySpace page for more information.
Friday, December 12, 2008
News Jewelry Trunk Show at Pura Vida
Posted By Kimberly Lawson on Fri, Dec 12, 2008 at 1:34 PM
On Saturday Dec. 13 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., artist L.B. Lee will be showcasing her jewelry, "which incorporates semi-precious stones, buddhas, kuan yins, dragons, jade and other Asian motifs; inspired and often brought back from her trips in Singapore."
1521 Central Ave.
704-335-8587
Wednesday, December 10, 2008
News Fashion show tonight at Suite
Posted By Kimberly Lawson on Wed, Dec 10, 2008 at 8:05 AM
L.A. East is bringing you a rock & roll themed fashion show tonight for Level Wednesdays at Suite (in the Epicentre, 210 E. Trade St.) Click here for more information.
Tuesday, December 9, 2008
News New text message: Sale at Wal-Mart!
Posted By Kimberly Lawson on Tue, Dec 9, 2008 at 11:10 AM
Retailers are taking a hint from Barack Obama's successful campaign — they're utilizing a digital strategy even more this holiday season.
According to a story from The Wall Street Journal, stores like Wal-Mart, Target and online retailers like Buy.com are utilizing text messages, Twitter and mobile applications to reach its customers more than ever before.
Sears has even released a new mobile Web site called Sears2Go, where customers can make credit-card purchases directly from their phones.
Will all of this digital ingenuity help though? Cyber Monday sales did rise 15 percent from last year ...
Wednesday, December 3, 2008
News Extra hours at L.A. East
Posted By Kimberly Lawson on Wed, Dec 3, 2008 at 1:39 PM
L.A. East — a California-style clothing and denim boutique — will be open on Sundays now through Christmas from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Take advantage of the extra hours to find "the hottest clothes east of LA."
1135 Stonecrest Blvd. Ste. 115
Tega Cay, SC 29708
803-746-7792
Monday, December 1, 2008
News Shop online at Niche
Posted By Kimberly Lawson on Mon, Dec 1, 2008 at 1:33 PM
The ever-trendy apparel and shoe boutique Niche has gone online. Instead of venturing out to South End or NoDa, you can now shop at their online store from the comfort of your laptop or home computer.
Heads up: Any orders $50 or more in the U.S. will receive free UPS ground shipping until Jan. 1.
