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Good deals, bad economy, mean people shopping for themselves
Erica Garmon hadn’t planned on shopping for herself. Then she got her hands on a coupon for 40 percent off at the Coach store at North Georgia Premium Outlets. Before she knew it, she was walking out with a $100 bag. “I’ve been a good girl this year,” the Stone ...
Stores open all weekend for shopping marathons
When her graveyard shift at a medical lab ends, Tonya Ancrum is usually limited to two shopping options: the 24-hour Wal-Mart or Kroger. But just after 7 a.m. Friday, she walked into Macy’s in search of fragrance and pajamas to give as gifts. “They’re open, and that’s great,” Ancrum said. ...
Cyber Monday sales climbing, but some retailers still not in
Millions of Americans will hop online tomorrow, browsing Cyber Monday discounts and spending an expected $1.5 billion to help kick off the Christmas shopping season. But in metro Atlanta and elsewhere, some retailers won’t get a piece of that bounty. At a time when online shopping is expected to rise ...
Alpharetta company making bet with Bieber
One Justin Bieber song has nearly 750 million views on YouTube. The Canadian pop star has spawned near-riots in cities just by showing his face. And the number of Twitter followers he boasts -- 23.5 million -- surpasses the population of Australia.Cellairis, an Alpharetta company that sells cellphone cases and ...
UPS to deliver nearly 26 million packages Thursday
With more than 120 million packages to move this week, UPS is getting the bulk of Santa's deliveries out of the way before the big guy's due down the chimney.Thursday is the year's busiest for the Sandy Springs logistics company. UPS will deliver nearly 26 million packages, or almost 300 ...
Store owners focus on attracting people
The used Santa Claus costume and wig cost Becky Goblish $30 years ago, but getting someone to become St. Nick during the busy holiday shopping season runs the owner of Picayune Toys $12 an hour.When Santa stood outside the store last weekend, he brought some shoppers in. But no more ...
Retailers wait out the holiday lull
Local purveyors of books, toys, computers and shoes are cautiously optimistic about their continued success this holiday season.Black Friday was strong for the four local businesses, but there is traditionally a shopping lull following the busy Thanksgiving weekend, and that’s been the case this year.People are buying, they say, though ...
Season’s shoppers may see earlier sales
Metro Atlanta shoppers may see earlier sales as retailers try to get people back into their stores amid a post-Black Friday buying lull.While Thanksgiving weekend sales were strong in Atlanta and the state, Georgia Retail Association President Rick McAllister said shoppers this past weekend weren’t as motivated to hit the ...
Holiday weekend strong as shoppers look for promotions
This is the second in a series following four local retailers through the holiday selling season. Thanksgiving weekend wasn't just strong for four metro Atlanta retailers -- it was spectacular.The local retailers said it's too soon to know whether a "blockbuster" Black Friday and "excellent" Small Business Saturday will translate ...
Stores use deals, perks to court online patrons
Savvy online shoppers know they don’t have to wait for the Thanksgiving turkey to become a turkey sandwich to find a good deal.But online retailers aren’t just hoping to snag shoppers with discounts. They also hope to make connections and make loyal customers out of normally disconnected shoppers.Local retailers are ...
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