Articles tagged: shopping
At Ann Arbor's Falling Water, themes of peace and gratitude resonate this holiday season
Posted: Dec 16, 2012When Jim Johnston recalls his 24 years of operating Falling Water on Ann Arbor’s South Main Street, one word comes to mind: gratitude. Read more »
Top 10 most popular toys this holiday season
Posted: Dec 15, 2012The Furby, a popular 1990s owl-like robotic toy that “learns” English over time, is making a major comeback. Read more »
Retail report: Kerrytown's Heavenly Metal owner reflects on 10 years in business
Posted: Dec 09, 2012Vicki Honeyman never intended to own her own small business. Read more »
Strategy snapshot: How Ann Arbor's South State Street area is thriving as an apparel shopping district
Posted: Dec 09, 2012Clothing is a cornerstone of Ann Arbor's South State Street corridor. Read more »
With poll: Macy's to open 48-hours straight for last-minute holiday shoppers
Posted: Dec 06, 2012Interested in getting your holiday shopping done at 3 a.m.? Not a problem — at Macy’s department stores, at least. Read more »
Catching fireflies retail shop signs lease to open in Ann Arbor's Kerrytown
Posted: Dec 03, 2012Fifteen years after April and Steve McCrumb started selling handmade paper goods at the Ann Arbor Art Fair and Sunday Artisan Market, they are returning to the area with a brick-and-mortar store. Read more »
photo gallery: Scenes from Midnight Madness 2012 in downtown Ann Arbor
Posted: Dec 01, 2012Friday night saw the annual Midnight Madness celebration of shopping and entertainment return to downtown Ann Arbor in the Kerrytown and Main Street areas. Photographer Courtney Sacco captured these images. Read more »
column: A local holiday gift guide for everyone on your list
Posted: Nov 30, 2012'Tis the season for showing love through thoughtful commerce, and what better way to show you care than shopping local? Ann Arbor is full of great businesses offering excellent gifts for everyone on your list. Read more »
2012 holiday season: Main Street Area businesses check out each other's holiday inventory
Posted: Nov 25, 2012At a time when many holiday shoppers flock to malls and big-box stores or choose to order gifts online, small retailers have to work together to drive traffic and increase sales — and in downtown ... Read more »
Washtenaw County 'Black Friday' roundup: Store hours and more
Posted: Nov 19, 2012This story was updated at 2:15 p.m. to add K-mart's hours and correct hours for Big Lots. Area stores are starting their "Black Friday" shopping extravaganzas early this year — in some cases, as early ... Read more »
usa today: Store employees are rebelling against early 'Black Friday' hours
Posted: Nov 17, 2012Ann Arbor joins the rest of the nation in watching the annual "Black Friday" shopping day creep earlier and earlier into Thanksgiving Day. Read more »
Retail report: Top 4 strategies local businesses employ to tackle the holiday shopping season
Posted: Nov 11, 2012It's that time of year again: Temperatures are dropping below 40 degrees, Christmas music is hitting the airwaves and businesses are prepping for what's expected to be a fruitful holiday season. Read more »
With Poll: Briarwood Mall moves Black Friday opening time to midnight
Posted: Oct 24, 2012Black Friday will start four hours earlier this year at Ann Arbor's largest shopping center. Briarwood Mall will open its doors to shoppers as the clock strikes midnight on Nov. 23, the day after Thanksgiving. ... Read more »
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Retailer Five Below opening first Ann Arbor store this week
Posted: Sep 10, 2012Trend-right, extreme value, high quality items. That is what director of marketing Liz Romaine calls the merchandise at Five Below, a retailer that will be opening its first Ann Arbor location on Friday. Read more »
column: Help for the shopmentally challenged
Posted: Dec 22, 2011The holidays are here again, and throughout the land families are getting ready for the fun. The average mom is working day and night, addressing the cards, planning the merry-making, and doing everything in her ... Read more »
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