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Consumers gloomy but their spending says otherwise
WASHINGTON — Economists have advice for anyone worried that consumers are too fearful to keep spending: Look at what they’re doing, not what they’re saying. A survey of consumer confidence […]
‘Fashion’s Night Out’ in Baltimore
When you think of Baltimore, you don’t necessarily think “fashion destination” along the lines of New York, Paris, Milan, etc. But apparently someone wants to try to change that. On […]
Maryland consumers, business owners gear up for tax-free shopping week
When it comes to money, two things are certain: shoppers like saving it and business owners like making it. Anything that makes it easier to reach those goals simultaneously is […]
Columbia Mall continues its evolution as it turns 40
Some things just get better with age — fine wine, a chunk of bleu cheese. And with the right vision and planning, a shopping mall. That’s been the case for […]
Photo of the Day – Open for business
Check out a slideshow of our past Photos of the Day from The Daily Record’s staff photographers. We also have a SmugMug page, where you can purchase photos taken by […]
U.S. retailers post strong June sales
NEW YORK — Colossal sales lured consumers into stores last month, but what’s going to keep them shopping during the slow economic recovery is anyone’s guess. Consumers who were enticed […]
Presidents Day brings out the customers
Greg Mosley was the excited one of his family at the National Aquarium in Baltimore on Presidents Day. Mosley, who had trekked to Baltimore for the day from Manassas, Va., […]
Area’s retailers saw an uneven December
As national retailers announced disappointing sales numbers for December, Baltimore area retailers said Thursday they saw an increase in December sales after a dismal 2009, but for some categories, the […]
Holiday sales, going strong, may be best ever
NEW YORK — Even a winter storm that shut down stores along parts of the East Coast won’t be enough to blow retailers off course from their best holiday sales […]
Texts, Web really do allow Santa to be everywhere
PHILADELPHIA — He sees you when you’re sleeping, he knows when you’re awake, and he knows how many followers you have on Twitter. Not long ago, there were two ways […]
For freelance Santas, this season isn’t jolly
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — Craig McTavish — a.k.a. Santa — has the beard. He has the belly. He even has a few tricks up his sleeve, like pulling up to […]
Gift Guide: Techie kids’ toys for every age group
NEW YORK — While stores still sell a plethora of good old-fashioned toys such as board games, action figures and stuffed animals, electronic ones aren’t exactly a niche category anymore […]
