J.Crew opens new Madewell store in University VillageThursday, July 29, 2010 @ 9:38PMMadewell's arrival to the Northwest comes amid lingering fears of a double-dip recession. Rather than low prices, Madewell promises flattering fits and close attention to detail.
Preparing for the Sales Tax HolidayThursday, July 29, 2010 @ 6:28PMBargain hunters get ready: Mississippi’s statewide sales tax holiday starts at 12:01 Friday morning.
Is gold dealer using fear to steer buyers into more expensive purchases?Thursday, July 29, 2010 @ 6:10PMSouthern California authorities are probing the sales tactics of Santa Monica's Goldline International, a key sponsor of Fox News host Glenn Beck. Standing amid the shiny bling and baubles in his shop in Los Angeles' jewelry district, David Malek said he knows perfectly well why some people have been pouring money into gold. In a word, fear.
Haunting image: Fairfielder sues when old photo resurfaces on Vampire CD coverThursday, July 29, 2010 @ 5:20PMAnn Kirsten Kennis, who modeled in the 1980s and '90s, now lives a quiet life in Fairfield with her husband and daughter. Kennis was, therefore, more than a little surprised to discover earlier this year that a nearly 30-year-old photo of her is featured on the cover of the CD, "Contra," by the band, Vampire Weekend . And Vampire Weekend isn't exactly a local band.
New shop adds 'buzz' to Front StreetThursday, July 29, 2010 @ 3:44PMLess than a year ago, husband and wife team Jamie Metsch and Kate Leavy set up Roost in downtown Salem. These two entrepreneurs are at it again with their second store, The Beehive.
Events focus on cancer patientsThursday, July 29, 2010 @ 3:05PMTwo Saturday evening fundraising events full of wine, art and entertainment are scheduled next month to benefit those affected by cancer.
Golf pro Kerr, Kwiat tee up to fight breast cancerThursday, July 29, 2010 @ 2:27PMNew York--Pro golfer Cristie Kerr and diamond jewelry company Kwiat have collaborated to design a limited-edition jewelry collection to help fund research for breast cancer, a disease that affected Kerr's mother.
Latest NewsThursday, July 29, 2010 @ 1:30PMDo you like this story? Amazon’s latest Kindle iteration unveiled today is cheaper and more advanced then its predecessors. Apple’s iPad was always expected to be the Kindle Killer , but never really disrupted the Amazon’s sales of its eReading tablet.
Carolyn Pollack Designs and Donates Turquoise Necklace for QVC’s Super SaturdaySM Charity EventThursday, July 29, 2010 @ 12:09PMALBUQUERQUE, N.M.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jewelry designer Carolyn Pollack has created a special turquoise necklace to donate to the QVC Presents Super Saturday Live charity sale, which raises money for the Ovarian Cancer Research Fund.