Trading memories for cash Oct 27, 2008
Corvallis Gazette Times: Business News. Last modified: Sunday, October 26, 2008 6:05 PM PDT. (Corvallis Gazette Times, OR)
Layaway message resurrected for holiday shoppers Oct 27, 2008
Discounter Burlington Coat Factory Warehouse Corp. -- one of the few remaining national chains offering the option -- saw its percentage of layaway sales grow from 4 ... One of the last large holdouts, Wal-Mart Stores Inc., discontinued the practice in 2006, citing falling demand and rising costs, leaving a smattering of discount chains, independent retailers and Web sites to offer the option. (Northwest Indiana Times)
Golden memories for sale in hard times Oct 23, 2008
Steve Souza from "All that Glitters," jewelry and loans, holds some gold chains that people have sold. "Once upon a time, I didn't know people who would hock their things," said Sheli Johnson, 56, who is married to a construction worker and has been out of work since breaking her pelvis five years ago. (CNN -- US)
What's Happening Oct 23, 2008
"None More Black!" presented by Canopy Repertory Company - 8 p.m. today and Saturday and 5 p.m. on Sunday, Canopy Studio, 160 Tracy Street; the Canopy Repertory Company will enter a shadow world where secrets and mystery dwell in the darkness; company will be dancing on a variety of apparatuses including the Spanish web, the Tetra Tower from the Water Body show and the company studied Acrobalancing with the Gemini Twins this year; newly invented apparatuses using various equipment such as... (Athens Banner-Herald)
10/23-25: Eats3, Top Bar Chef Oct 14, 2008
"In a lot of festivals, you'll run into chains," he said. "So (this event) is a one-of-a-kind experience.". (AZCentral -- Entertainment)
Hard days, crafty ways Oct 11, 2008
Michael's, A.C. Moore and Jo-Ann Stores all reported quarterly net losses in August, though all three chains also reported sales increases for the quarter ... The big chains are stocking fewer items and emphasizing the ones they think will be hot sellers, said analyst Guthrie. (News & Observer)
Shopping Through The Financial Crisis Oct 11, 2008
The best department store deals will likely be found at regional chains like Bon-Ton and Boscov's (both mainly in the Northeast), according to Anthony Liuzzo, a professor of business and economics at Wilkes University who's been tracking holiday retail trends since 1988. Those relatively smaller chains are feeling even more of a pinch than national giants like Macy's and J.C. Penney (nyse: - - ), where markdowns figure to be big, but a bit less substantial than the regionals, Liuzzo thinks ...... (Forbes -- Business)
Turmoil hits the bottom line of the top end Oct 8, 2008
Grom said September sales were probably poor at luxury chains including Saks because "aspiration shopping has screeched to a halt and higher-income consumer spending drops with the stock market.". This decline could take a new toll on retailers as they head into the holiday shopping season, with the gloomier forecasters predicting the weakest season in 17 years. (International Herald Tribune -- Business)
September Retail Sales Reflect the Slowdown Oct 8, 2008
Retail stores on Wednesday began to report September sales and most companies, from off-price to luxury chains, saw significant, sometimes double-digit declines, that surprised even the chains executives ... To make matters worse, many chains were hit last month with hurricanes that forced them to temporarily close stores. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Business)
Retail Sales Disappoint Despite Discounts Oct 8, 2008
So far this year through August, average same-store sales within the discount, dollar-store and off-price chains rose 5% versus an average decline of 3% for department stores and jewelry shops, she said ... Analysts caution that may only shield their profits so far as the chains run out of areas to cut costs. (SmartMoney)
Trade Your Gold for Cold, Hard Cash Oct 8, 2008
The 1980s were a golden era of bling -- thick chains and bracelets, enormous earrings and big rings. I brought my husband's old gold rope bracelet from those days and found out I could get $105 for it. (ABC News)
Fashion found Betty Aronson Oct 6, 2008
The Aronsons agreed, plunging their life savings into opening Ronsons, a women's clothing store that offered moderate to more upscale wardrobes, selling everything from bras to prom gowns, until discount chains squeezed it out of business in 1992. Joyce Rambeau went to work at Ronsons when she was 19, becoming Betty Aronson's protegee as she learned from her how to use a discerning eye to buy jewelry, accessories, lingerie and sportswear. (News & Observer)
Nordstrom, J.C. Penney Sales May Fall More Than Forecast as Holidays Loom Oct 4, 2008
The chains that sell discretionary goods, like strapless party dresses and velour handbags, are being hit the hardest as stock-market volatility, declining home values and growing joblessness sap U.S. consumers' desire to spend. A 159,000 jump in job cuts reported by the U.S. Labor Department yesterday will discourage shoppers further, said , the head of research firm Retail Metrics LLC.. (Bloomberg -- US)
J. Front Retail Group May Miss Forecast as Consumers Cut Back, Nikkei Says Oct 4, 2008
13 trillion yen, down 4 percent from the combined year-earlier revenue of the two chains, it said. Daimaru Inc., then Japan's fourth-biggest department store, agreed in March 2007 to acquire smaller Matsuzakaya Holdings Co. for 183 billion yen in stock, creating a retail network of 25 department stores and 86 supermarkets. (Bloomberg -- Japan)
All that glitters welcome here Oct 3, 2008
Cast off jewelry, mismatched earrings, silver pieces no longer used and broken chains are just some of the items brought to these parties to be traded in for cash. Easton resident Susan Finn was going to attend a party but when the timing did not work for her she ended up hosting a party in her home. (Easton Journal, MA)
Cincinnati's cultural revival Sep 17, 2008
Featured at numerous chains, Cincinnati chili is not too spicy, usually beanless and served over spaghetti or as sauce on small Coney hot dogs, topped with a mountain of shredded cheddar. Nothing special, but it satisfies the late-night munchies. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Travel)
I Like to Watch Sep 14, 2008
Even so, there's something disturbing about watching celebrity stylist Rachel Zoe march around her little studio in her enormous sunglasses and enormous fur coats and enormous gold chains under an enormous tangle of tousled blond hair, gushing over the extreme beauty and funky delightfulness of clients wearing wildly expensive designer dresses ... This is a woman who made a huge name for herself by putting the same gigantic sunglasses and gold chains and platform shoes that she wears on all of... (Salon)
> 3rd Ward is 'where it's happening' Sep 12, 2008
Local retailers and national chains, including women s wear and furniture, bring shoppers from downtown hotels, Chicago, the 3rd Ward itself and Milwaukee-area suburbs. Retailers tout the 3rd Ward as pedestrian-friendly with its wide sidewalks and slower vehicle traffic on Broadway. (Milwaukee Business Journal, WI)
Home Retail Argos, Homebase Sales Fall as Slump in Housing Drains Demand Sep 11, 2008
25 percentage points on gains from combining the chains' product buying. Video Games. (Bloomberg -- UK)
T rape defendant has long record Sep 10, 2008
She described the smell of alcohol on his breath, how his clothes looked like they had not been changed in days, the scars on his arms, some of which looked like burns, and the gold chains he wore. The information was very helpful to police, said Detective Andrea Purcell, who helped arrest Flowers at his Munroe Street home Saturday night. (Boston Globe)
Necklace craze Sep 10, 2008
Avoid V-shaped chains ... You may also choose necklaces that are a little elaborate or thick on the chains. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
City of Kirkland, WA Positions Itself as a Staycation Destination Sep 6, 2008
National chains such as the Marriott Courtyards, La Quinta Inn and Suites, Comfort Inn, and other local hotels all include a variety of amenities, moderate pricing and are centrally located for easy access to the city's downtown area and Lake Washington. For those looking to indulge, Kirkland's most luxurious hotels include The Heathman Hotel and The Woodmark Hotel. (Yahoo News -- Press Releases)
Retailers slash prices, but at what cost? Sep 3, 2008
The nation's same-store sales results, set to be released Thursday, are expected to show a persistent disparity between low-price operators such as Wal-Mart Stores Inc. and the mall-based apparel chains. Most read. (AZCentral -- Business)
Men's Fashion and Style Guide : Acc... Sep 2, 2008
Formal Accessories (Cufflinks, Tie Clips/Chains/Pins, Pocket Squares) ... While tie chains do not damage the tie per se, they are also no longer fashionable and fall into the same category of yesterday's fashions such as tasseled shoes, double-breasted suits, and Members Only jackets. (Suite101.com)
Classes available at recreation department Sep 1, 2008
Projects will include a choice of rings, earrings, bracelets, pendants and creative functional objects such as decorative boxes, key chains, napkin rings, dog collar pendants, hair sticks and more. All tools and equipment will be provided. (Burlington Union, MA)
Too tough to hold on Aug 31, 2008
As shoppers withhold their dollars, big chains and small mom-and-pop stores are suffering, with some -- like Bilsten's -- shutting their doors rather than waiting for a turnaround. Some in the face of a tough economy are getting smaller. (Fresno Bee)
Thousands of Mexicans rally to protest rising crime wave Aug 31, 2008
Others waved signs that said, "Enough!" One man splashed theatrical blood on his face and dangled chains from his wrists. Most seemed to have a first-hand account of what it is like to be a crime victim. (Los Angeles Times)
Photo Release -- Fresh Fall Fashion Unveiled At Stein Mart Boutique Showcase Aug 27, 2008
Stein Mart stores offer the fashion merchandise, service and presentation of a better department or specialty store, at prices competitive with off-price retail chains. Currently with locations from California to Massachusetts, Stein Mart's focused assortment of merchandise features moderate to better fashion apparel for women and men, as well as accessories, gifts, linens and shoes. (Primezone Releases)
Stop the spending spree! Aug 27, 2008
International chains like Spain's Zara and Sweden's H conquered the retail world by not only knocking off designer duds minutes after they appear on the runway, but completely restocking their stores with brand new fashions every two weeks or so. That's right: Where once there were two fashion cycles a year (spring and fall), now there are two a month. (Calgary Herald)
Retail sales show luxury's out, bargains in Aug 26, 2008
By last summer, many major chains had started dialing back their expansion plans or closing stores as the housing industry began to lose steam. Stores such as Wickes Furniture, Levitz Furniture Inc. and Sharper Image have filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection or called it quits. (Montana Standard, MT)
Bobo: Young O-line 'kind of scary' Aug 26, 2008
Yeah i can hear the Jorts ripping i think the gold rope chains rattling or the Velcro sandals getting unfastened from a pair of socks drowned out the Jorts for a minute. By BLACKDAWG. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Despite competition, poor economy, Clater Jewelers continues its strong run Aug 21, 2008
Over time, the impact of chains has been felt across many industries, such as hardware dealers, restaurants, pet stores and grocers. But at LLC, a 59-year-old mainstay in the Hikes Point neighborhood, business continues to be strong, despite an influx of nationally known competitors over the years. (Louisville Business First, KY)
Designer showcase: Common thread is fashion Aug 17, 2008
Micha Design: Bright and eclectic jewelry that mixes large gems with chains, beads and feathers: designbymicha. com. (San Diego Union-Tribune)
1701 A.D. Gold Edition Review Aug 16, 2008
You need to create production chains to deliver goods, from necessities like food and bricks to luxuries like jewelry and perfume. You'll also need to balance the maintenance costs of those facilities with the tax revenue you get from your citizens. (IGN PC Games)
Burglar Gets Lighter Sentence for Aiding L.A. Cops Aug 13, 2008
The items buried under the freeway bridge were stuffed in socks and included gold chains and necklaces, diamond rings and Rolex watches. Longacre said the loot was gathered in just one month by DelRio, whose burglary spree in the city began in 2004. (Fox News)
Making a Profit Off of Your Gold Jewelry Aug 12, 2008
The best items to sell for scrap are those in bad condition like broken chains and partner-less earrings because they have no value on the second-hand market. The pieces you don't want to sell for scrap are those with intricate workmanship, designer names and gemstones. (SmartMoney)
The Poverty Business Aug 8, 2008
Savvy financiers are rolling up payday businesses and pawn shops to form large chains. The stocks of five of these companies now trade publicly on the New York Stock Exchange ( ) and NASDAQ ( ). (BusinessWeek)
OLYMPICS | MARKETING: Shoppers, on your marks ... Aug 7, 2008
For instance, the store has exclusive Nike items, like $250 gold and silver versions of the Air Max 1, plus a bunch of tchotchkes key chains, coin purses and pocket turbo fans as souvenirs. A more permanent memory will also be available on Saturday at 9 a.m., when the New York tattoo artist Scott Campbell will offer Olympics designs. (International Herald Tribune -- Business)
Hudson's Bay Taps New Exec Aug 4, 2008
In addition to The Bay, Hudson's Bay operates the Zellers, Home Outfitters and Fields chains. Sources speculated that Jennifer Woo, president of the Lane Crawford stores, will succeed Brooks. (New York Post -- Business)
Car break-ins way up this summer Aug 3, 2008
Other items, including laptop computers, cell phones, sunglasses and jewelry chains are also often stolen, he said. "You shouldn't leave anything valuable in your car," said Shastany. (Framingham TAB, MA)
All that glitters Aug 1, 2008
"I was gonna throw out broken chains and everything, but when I saw the commercial, I said, 'Let me see what I could get.''". GoldFellow's Gusky said consumers should make sure they do their homework before selling to make sure they are getting a good price. (The Palm Beach Post)
U.S. Marshals Sell Off Hedge-Fund Portfolios as Corporate Crime Escalates Jul 31, 2008
It is no longer just a matter of disposing of drug dealers' gold chains, Cadillacs and power boats ... Briskman is running about 30 businesses for the government, including grocery-store chains, a 1,000-acre banana plantation in Puerto Rico and a trash company in Connecticut caught up in an organized-crime racketeering case. (Bloomberg)
Military Coats and Biker Jackets f... Jul 30, 2008
For die-hard fashionistas, wear your biker black with toughened up accessories, with metal studs, spikes and chains. This applies just as much as embellishments for heels and bags, as it does for spiky studded jewelry. (Suite101.com)
Statement Necklaces Jul 27, 2008
Subversive Jewelry's designer Justin Giunta combines the old and new: antique and oxidized chains hung with large charms. Subversive s necklace coordinated perfectly with the Erin Fetherston black bubble dress worn by Monaghan to this event. (Suite101.com)
NERFS MASTER BLASTER Jul 27, 2008
The latest jewelry line by German industrial designer Tonia Welter and jewelry designer Julia Reymann gives new meaning to "flashy." Hidden in the sterling-silver bracelets, necklaces, cuff links and key chains are 2GB flash drives for storing and transporting all your precious files. The fashion-meets-function jewelry can be personalized with gemstones, precious metals and your choice of shiny or matte finish. (New York Post -- Entertainment)
New dress code to take effect when 2008-2009 school year begins Jul 24, 2008
Chains and spikes are not considered to be appropriate ... Large chains, key chains, or other objects may not hang from belts or clothing or be worn as jewelry. (Camden Chronicle, TN)
LJ International Inc. Announces Filing of a Universal Shelf Registration Statement with SEC Jul 23, 2008
LJI distributes to fine jewelers, department stores, national jewelry chains and electronic and specialty retailers throughout North America and Western Europe, with a growing retail presence in China through its ENZO stores. Its product lines incorporate all major categories sought by major retailers, including earrings, necklaces, pendants, rings and bracelets. (PR Newswire)
Taking down crime in Upland Jul 20, 2008
A pat down search revealed drivers' licenses, gold and silver watches and several gold chains. Sloan then directed the officers to the West Chelton Road property, where he identified two bicycles and a large blue Polo duffel bag. (The Delaware County Times, PA)
Breaking up is hard to do Jul 17, 2008
I will be featuring original necklaces and eyeglass chains made from an assortment of semi-precious stones and sterling silver just in time for the Xmas buying season ... I will be featuring original necklaces and eyeglass chains made from an assortment of semi-precious stones and sterling silver just in time for the Xmas buying season. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Mayestik, Pasar Pagi heaven for bridal couples Jul 17, 2008
We received our order in less than two weeks," Dhinie said. Pasar Pagi, which was established in the 17th century by the Dutch colonial government, is well-known for its retail and wholesale shops. The market also provides great solutions for couples who want to buy wedding souvenirs. To get to the market, take the Kampung Melayu-Ancol busway corridor, get off at the Pademangan stop and take a bajaj to Pasar Pagi. You can find many souvenir outlets on the lower ground floor of the market, open... (Jakarta Post, Indonesia -- City)
Pawn shops, payday lenders see business rise Jul 13, 2008
Chains revise profit reports; hope bump carries over after economy recovers. Most popular. (MSNBC -- Business)
Creative Differences: Show at Ellwood lawn features many types of art Jul 7, 2008
Story Photos Kara Zurbrugg (left) watches as her sister Brenna Hale tries on silver chains at Melanie Diedrich s jewelry booth during the Art at Ellwood art fair and sale Sunday. Diedrich s booth featured pieces of gold and silver jewelry. (DeKalb Daily Chronicle, IL)
Blueberry festival opens Saturday Jun 20, 2008
baby items, clothing, purses and key chains. children's hair accessories, clothing and artwork. (Brewton Standard, AL)
Shoplifting on the rise as more are living 'on the financial edge' Jun 19, 2008
Steadily and alarmingly, shoplifting seems to be rising at many retail chains, and experts are pointing at a prime cause: the sputtering economy. "Wages aren't keeping up with inflation, especially the price of food and energy," says Diane Swonk, chief economist at Mesirow Financial. (USA Today -- Money)
Recycling the past at new shop, Re-Enhabit Jun 17, 2008
Shoppers can't miss the Captain Kangaroo and Alan Ginsberg necklaces on dog collar chains. There are also handmade wallets made in California from vintage vinyl. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
Local Lions Club members receive Gold Chain Award Jun 17, 2008
She was the first individual to receive a pin as well with five golden chains. Buie also received the award. (Columbia Daily Herald, TN)
Nightclub hosts bike show for charity Jun 14, 2008
Then stay away wrote on Jun 11, 2008 10:37 AM:" Who is holding your feet to the fire to make you go? Because I want different clientele is why I go, never had to put on gold chains to get in. I have a choice and so do you. Don't trash it if you have never been there and are just repeating the other sheeps' mantra.I have a choice to go to Nicks, and I have, but I don't trash them if they are raising money for a good cause. Get over yourselves, your ego's are exploding! " ... st sierravistan wrote... (Sierra Vista Herald, AZ)
On Bond Street in London, the super-rich still go shopping for jewelry Jun 12, 2008
Top restaurant chains are taking some tomatoes off the menu, hoping to sidestep the tomato salmonella scare. European shares pared early gains after a Deutsche Bank comment on its largest stakeholders took the edge off. (International Herald Tribune -- Business)
Home Retail Says Sales Weakened in First Quarter as Housing Slump Worsened Jun 12, 2008
June 12 (Bloomberg) -- , owner of U.K. store chains Argos and Homebase, said sales weakened in its first quarter as a housing slump worsened and fell to a four-year low ... Home Retail expects revenue at both chains to shrink in the ``short term'' as higher food and utility bills weigh on disposable incomes, leaving shoppers with less money to spend on household goods and furniture ... Home Retail's profit rose 45 percent last year as the chains jointly purchased more goods from cheaper foreign... (Bloomberg -- UK)
PiNKiTUDE, New Cause Marketing Initiative Inspired by MGM's Pink Panther, Benefits Susan G. Komen for the Cure(R) Jun 11, 2008
This retail campaign will expand to include national specialty and department store retail chains. -- On-air, on-line, and social media marketing: A 360-degree campaign has been developed including on-air stunts on the MGM HD and VOD channels. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Discover latent artistic skills, or lend your ears Jun 8, 2008
Burgeoning artists can try their hands at making paper flowers, shell ornaments, and braided key chains. A perpetual crowd pleaser is the sculpture crafted from found objects, proving again the adage that one person's trash is another's person's work of art. (Boston Globe)
Celebrate award-winning Native artists on First Friday Jun 6, 2008
Hopkins also incorporates an stone inlay technique, setting stones in ivory as simple pendants on sterling chains. Back Room at the Silverbow Inn, 120 Second St.: University of Alaska Southeast student Rachelle Miller will be featured from 4:30 to 8 p.m. The display includes a collection of her artwork in a variety of media including batik, photography and paintings. (Juneau Empire)
Signet First-Quarter Profit Falls 24% as Sales of Rings, Necklaces Decline Jun 6, 2008
Same-store sales in the U.K., where the company owns the Ernest Jones and H Samuel chains, gained 5. 3 percent. (Bloomberg -- UK)
Cautious spending Jun 6, 2008
Other merchants being bypassed may be department store chains such as J.C. Penney, Kohl's, Saks and Bon-Ton, all of which reported a drop in sales at established stores. Specialty retailer American Eagle Outfitter reported a 9 percent dip in same-store sales, which met the company's dampened expectations. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
LOOK TO THE STARS: Fashion sellers turn to TV, film May 30, 2008
Department stores and the larger specialty chains can better compete with boutiques. They're also better positioned to take on such retailers as H&M, Zara and Forever 21, which specialize in moving the latest styles into, and out of, stores with sizzling speed. (USA Today -- Money)
