Save dollars on designer clothes

December 31st, 2008
Uncertain economic times tend to make it difficult to maintain a luxurious lifestyle--especially when it comes to buying clothes.

Shopping With Andra. Getting Organized In a 09

December 31st, 2008
Up-to-the-minute fashion, beauty and style for women with seriously good taste. December 31, 2008 If you enjoy cleaning out the refrigerator, love color coordinating your closet and think The Container Store is ...

Retailing, the Wrong Way

December 31st, 2008
Retail Store Expansions scaled back and for others, closings could top 6,000 In 2008 POSTED: 8:39 pm EST November 18, 2008 UPDATED: 1:35 pm EST November 21, 2008 J. C. Penney, Lowe's and Office Depot are ...

Dave on Demand: Can TV get much worse?

December 31st, 2008
If 2008 wasn't TV's worst year ever, I sure hope I'm not around when the bottom comes.

Two mall jewelers selling no more

December 31st, 2008
A diamond may be forever, but a diamond-seller, well, that's another story. Two jewelry stores in Vintage Faire Mall have closed their cases for good.

Ross-Simons sees video as the crown jewel of better customer service

December 31st, 2008
Jeweler Ross-Simons Inc. is taking steps to improve the efficiency of its e-commerce operation.

Lee leads Sens past Oilers

December 31st, 2008
Dan feels lower than low for disciplining his employees at work, while Roseanne lectures David for getting high after she finds a stash of pot in the house, which she soon discovers is hers and Dan's from 20 ...

Flyers continue dominance in Vancouver, down Canucks

December 31st, 2008
Dan feels lower than low for disciplining his employees at work, while Roseanne lectures David for getting high after she finds a stash of pot in the house, which she soon discovers is hers and Dan's from 20 ...

Canucks acquire G LaBarbera from Kings

December 31st, 2008
Dan feels lower than low for disciplining his employees at work, while Roseanne lectures David for getting high after she finds a stash of pot in the house, which she soon discovers is hers and Dan's from 20 ...

Retailers go from a lean 2008 to a lean 2009

December 30th, 2008
Published: Tuesday, December 30, 2008 at 1:00 a.m. Last Modified: Monday, December 29, 2008 at 11:34 p.m. It is no secret that most retailers had a blue Christmas, given the historic slump in sales this year.

Crabb reunion comes to Paramount

December 30th, 2008
Southern Gospel's Crabb Family will reunite on the stage of the Paramount Arts center at 7:30 p.m. Jan.

TiVoCast Has The Answers - AnswersTV Health That Is

December 29th, 2008
TiVo has added yet another channel to TiVoCast, The Health Channel from AnswersTV .

Gold and Gems New Line Of Black Diamond Necklaces

December 29th, 2008
Black Jewelry has become very popular among celebrities and have recently begun to appears in many Films and Television Shows.

Erin Wasson in Nina Ricci - I Want That

December 28th, 2008
We think Erin Wasson is preparing to take over the world. First, she was splashed all over fashion mags with pal Alexander Wang , helping him style his first, breakout collection.

Terrific Tina tops TV in 2008

December 28th, 2008
TV Show: 30 Rock All that is funny and smart and insightful and even contradictory about television in 2008 was represented on stage.

Great finds

December 28th, 2008
WHAT: KAOS RFI sports bra COST: $40 TO BUY: www.kaoskomfort.com DETAILS: Selected by the U.S. Army for its female soldiers.

Cal forces late turnover to edge Miami in Emerald Bowl

December 28th, 2008
Kirk finds his entire crew sentenced to death when the Enterprise is caught in the crossfire of a 500-year-old conflict in which computers decide who will live and who must die.

Bourque notches hat trick as Flames burn Ottawa

December 28th, 2008
Kirk finds his entire crew sentenced to death when the Enterprise is caught in the crossfire of a 500-year-old conflict in which computers decide who will live and who must die.

Addazio named Gators’ offensive coordinator

December 28th, 2008
Kirk finds his entire crew sentenced to death when the Enterprise is caught in the crossfire of a 500-year-old conflict in which computers decide who will live and who must die.

2008 in review: Top 10 business stories

December 28th, 2008
The year 2008 will be remembered by those businesses that survived it - and those that didn't. Very few, if anyone, derived pleasure from the 12 months of pain that saw foreclosures, bankruptcies, oil and gas ...

SOAPWATCH: Kiss ‘n’ miss: Jasmine and Debbie have a girl-on-girl kiss in Emmerdale

December 27th, 2008
LES be mates again! Jasmine and Debbie have a girl-on-girl kiss as they consider coming clean about Shane's death.

Bankruptcy steals glitter from gift cards

December 27th, 2008
Dear Scott: Is there any truth to reports that giving gift cards may be a bad idea because so many stores are closing locations or filing bankruptcy and closing altogether? -- K.M., Lake Villa Dear K.M.: ...

“OT: Need advice about boyfriend please”

December 27th, 2008
I know this is off topic, but i just need some advice on my situation or need to know if i'm just being pregnant and hormonal... Ok, so i'm worried my boyfriend/fiance might be cheating on me.

Potential Red Sox site in Bonita neighborhood could be a longshot

December 27th, 2008
Bonitaa s pitch to host spring training may be hurt by existing neighborhood and proximity to Collier County BONITA SPRINGS - Bonita Springs has a single site in the running to be the new spring training home ...

Shoppers turn out big for post-Christmas sales

December 27th, 2008
Seemingly unfazed by a month-long holiday shopping season in one of the worst economies in years, East Valley consumers were back at the stores and malls Friday taking advantage of huge retailer discounts, ...

Holiday Sales Tumble as U.S. Consumers Scale Back on Jewelry, Electronics

December 26th, 2008
Consumers spent at least 20 percent less on womena s clothing, electronics and jewelry during November and December, resulting in what may be the biggest holiday-shopping sales decline in four decades.

The Week Before Christmas

December 26th, 2008
'Twas the week before Christmas, and all through the town, Not a sign of Baby Jesus, was anywhere to be found.

Holiday sales fall as shoppers shun non-necessities

December 26th, 2008
JEWELRY SALES fell the most, MasterCard Advisors' SpendingPulse found. Holiday sales of luxury items fell 34% year-over-year, while sales excluding jewelry fell 21%. Also down sharply were sales of appliances ...

Rolex: Eric Clapton’s 1971 “Albino” Rolex Daytona Sells for $505,000

December 26th, 2008
Rolex: Eric Clapton's 1971 Albino Rolex Daytona recently broke an auction house record by selling for over $500,000. Rolex is apparently the new champion in the auction house, certifying the watch company's ...

Shoppers seek deals

December 25th, 2008
Christmas shopping this year has been a mixed bag, depending who you talk to. Some merchants say sales have been down, others say that whatever economic crisis is gripping the mainland, it doesn't seem to have ...

Women accused of bank theft at gunpoint

December 25th, 2008
Monroe police arrested three women on allegations they robbed Zales Jewelers employees late Tuesday night at gunpoint.

Jarden Corporation Named to BusinessWeek’s List of World’s Most Influential Companies

December 24th, 2008
Noted as a company that is a "master of its domain" in the consumer goods industry, Jarden's recognition on the annual list is currently featured in BusinessWeek's December 22nd print edition, and on a special ...

Rolex S.A.: Bruno Meier Is the New Head of Rolex S.A., Ending Heiniger Era

December 24th, 2008
NEW YORK, NY, December 24 / MARKET WIRE/ -- Rolex S.A.: In an emailed statement on December 20, 2008, Rolex Group, the Swiss watchmaker, named Finance Director and respected ZKB baker Bruno Meier as head of ...

Buildings go up in region despite economic slump

December 24th, 2008
For all the contortions in Washington, the costly efforts to resuscitate a sputtering economy, construction in the Hudson Valley and Catskills has slowed to a few major projects and left an alarmingly hollow ...

Women arrested shortly after robbery at bank

December 24th, 2008
Monroe police arrested three women on allegations they robbed Zales Jewelers employees late Tuesday night at gunpoint.

Did Your Favorite Store Go Away This Year?

December 24th, 2008
This holiday season, you may have noticed something missing from the mall -- your favorite store.

Celeb-Inspired Holiday Fashion with Carly’s Chic Steals

December 24th, 2008
As a designer I've developed an eye for style over the years, and an appreciation for the fact that sometimes, designer pricetags can be downright scary.

The Year’s Fashion Lowlights

December 24th, 2008
It's the very last week of 2008, the worst 12 months in living memory for the fashion business, an annus horribilis if ever there was one.

Mall has more in store than retail

December 23rd, 2008
Take a stroll through the Beaver Valley Mall, and you'll walk by dozens of retail staples - J.C. Penney, Borders, Macy's and Radio Shack, for example.

Last, LAST Minute Gift Ideas

December 23rd, 2008
If you act fast, there is still some gift shopping to be had today that will arrive in time for Christmas Eve tomorrow.

2008 Day After Christmas Online Sales Bargains

December 23rd, 2008
After years of experience, I have found that staying home and taking advantage of online deals can be just as rewarding as fighting the crowds at the local mall.

Huge water main break traps drivers in DC suburb -VIDEO

December 23rd, 2008
Crews scrambled to rescue motorists stranded in at least four feet of rushing water unleashed by a massive water main break early Tuesday just outside Washington, D.C. Click here to watch.

Physical Security Lessons for Digital Security

December 23rd, 2008
The newest CSO magazine featured a great article by Bill Brenner on jewelry store security.

Refuel the Budget with an Increased Tax Sideways Glance by Rikki Hall

December 23rd, 2008
An interesting thing happened while gas prices hovered around $3 per gallon: Motorcycles proliferated.

25 Days of Christmas: Day Twenty-Two: Bangles, Baubles and Bling

December 22nd, 2008
Posted Dec 22nd 2008 10:03AM by Esther Dixon Filed under: Style Spotter , Life and Style This holiday season consider bangles, baubles and bling for the sweetheart in your life.

Day-long power failure leaves half of mall stores dark

December 22nd, 2008
A power failure forced about half of the stores and several restaurants at the Providence Place mall to close for most of yesterday, on the last Sunday before Christmas.

Rolex: Melrose Jewelers Announces Its Last Minute Christmas Rolex Sale

December 22nd, 2008
Rolex: Melrose Jewelers, USA's #1 Online Rolex Watch Retailer, today announced its Last Minute Christmas Rolex Sale on Mens Rolex President & Ladies Rolex Oyster Perpetual Datejust Watches.

Struggling retailers scramble to entice consumers to spend

December 22nd, 2008
Last-minute holiday shoppers are in luck this year: Heading into the final days before Christmas, some of the best deals of the season are just now hitting shelves.

Power failure ruins a key shopping day for many stores at Providence Place mall

December 22nd, 2008
A power failure forced about half of the stores and several restaurants at the Providence Place mall to close for most of yesterday, on the last Sunday before Christmas.

Retailers cranking out deals to boost sales

December 22nd, 2008
'Twas the week before Christmas and despite all the sales, fewer presents were shipping to shoppers by mail.