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Store Raises Eyebrows By Charging a $5 'Just Looking' Fee

Drew Weisholtz — Tue, 26 Mar 2013 15:02:29 +0000

The economy is getting so tough one store is actually charging customers who don’t buy anything. A specialty food store in Brisbane, Australia has taken the controversial measure of informing people they will be charged $5 just for browsing. And word of the policy has spread, since someone snapped a photo of a sign explaining [...]

Today Only – Get 30% to 75% Off Seize the Deal Items in Lufkin-Nacogdoches!

Dan P. — Thu, 21 Mar 2013 18:11:18 +0000

Spring is finally here, which means it’s time to do some spring cleaning on our local Seize the Deal website! Today only (Thursday, March 21), visit the Lufkin-Nacogdoches Seize the Deal website to get 30% to 75% off every item! There are some great local businesses that feature items for every occasion, including clothing, food, car [...]

Shopping Deals + Business Hours in Lufkin and Nacogdoches for Black Friday 2012

Andree Valentine — Mon, 19 Nov 2012 21:29:29 +0000

Black Friday 2012 is only a few days away, and many local and national businesses have released store hours, discounts and deals early to get customers ready to shop.

A website called 'The Black Friday' has tons of predictions for this year's deals, if you're brave enough to face the crowds early in the wee hours of the morning!

We'll share more information once we know deals and hours for local businesses. If you've already got the scoop, send us a note!

This Will Be the Last Summer You Can Ever Buy Waterproof Sunscreen

Shauna Wright — Wed, 16 May 2012 19:59:39 +0000

When you’re buying sunscreen, do you look for words like ‘waterproof,’ ‘sweatproof’ and ‘sunblock?’ If so, don’t bother — they may not be as bulletproof as they seem. Last year, the FDA mandated that sunscreen manufacturers had to stop using the above descriptions because no product is truly waterproof or sweatproof, and even the best [...]

How Much Will Americans Spend on Easter Shopping?

Shauna Wright — Mon, 26 Mar 2012 18:04:53 +0000

Now that Americans have had some time to pay off those Christmas bills, it looks like they’re ready to open their wallets for another holiday — Easter. But how much will each of us drop on things like candy, gifts and Easter dresses?

Jimmy Fallon Offers the 'The Pros and Cons of Holiday Shopping' [VIDEO]

Bob Sassone — Tue, 06 Dec 2011 16:45:20 +0000

It’s December — have you started your holiday shopping yet? If you’re the type of person who waits until the last minute you might be interested in this clip from ‘Late Night,’ where Jimmy Fallon gives us the pros and cons of Christmas shopping. There’s a downside to everything in life, even the holiday season. [...]