With Max Azaria’s BCBG to be yet another consumer outlet to move entirely online, it is impossible to ignore the ever-growing trends of shopping in the online world. As major clothing companies begin to transition the way music, movies and books have, we can expect more stores to follow suit. While this hurts the job […]
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Black Friday bargains draw crowds, chaos
Every year, the Friday after Thanksgiving attracts masses of people to malls and department stores around the country, during the blackness of predawn morning.
Christmas trumps all holidays
Visit any department store and you will be welcomed by white glowing lights, glittery red and green streamers, elegantly dressed up trees, classical festive music and signs that remind you that Christmas is on Dec. 25, lest we all forget and Christmas goes uncelebrated this year.
The plea of a shoe saleswoman
Besides being a University of La Verne student and Web editor for the Campus Times, I am also a part time sales person. Not just any sales person, I sell shoes.
Black Friday brings death, debt
The economy is in the midst of a recession, yet that did not prevent the ritual known as Black Friday from taking place last Friday, as consumers hit the retail outlets to take advantage of the annual day after Thanksgiving sales.
An economy open to change
Goodbye frosted animal cookies. Goodbye day after Thanksgiving sales at Mervyns. And goodbye Sharper Image. Hello Internet shopping and hello mid-sized businesses.
True life: I’m a mystery shopper
I can get you fired. I can get you in trouble with your boss, but I can also get you that bonus you were hoping for.
Retailers celebrate ‘Black Friday’
The day after Thanksgiving, known as ‘Black Friday,’ is the biggest shopping day of the year.
Wrapped up toxic toys and treats
Black Friday has passed and now the rush begins to get the perfect gift.
Chaos at the checkout counter
Well its time for the holidays again and you know what that means: long lines at the mall, holiday shopping and the search for that perfect gift.