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10 Things No One Should EVER Give Mom on Mother's Day

Stephanie McMaster — Fri, 03 May 2013 21:34:24 +0000

Shopping for Mom can be stressful. She’s the woman who brought you into the world, who cleaned your face with her own spit when you were little, who asked you on a daily basis if you were raised in a barn (and did so lovingly). There’s no gift that can thank her for all that [...]

What To Buy In The Month Of May

Trudy — Fri, 03 May 2013 14:15:06 +0000

Now that May has arrived, what are the best things to buy this month? Think Mother’s Day, the unofficial start of summer and graduation season for starters. Patio Furniture: Now is a good time to stock up on that patio furniture you’ve been looking at in the store. Since the weather is getting warmer, companies [...]

Four New Stores to Open at Sangertown Square Mall – Zippy, Jennyfer, Accessorize and Sergent Major

Eric Meier — Mon, 29 Apr 2013 19:28:07 +0000

Earlier this year, we found out that new stores would be coming to Sangertown Square after a partnership was announced between Sangertown's parent company, Pyramid Group and Retail Group of America. Now we know about four new stores that will have branches at Sangertown Square in New Hartford.

Kmart Will Ship Your Pants Video + Response

Eric Meier — Fri, 12 Apr 2013 12:34:32 +0000

Perhaps not since the Blue Light Special has Kmart been so culturally relevant. The retailer has one of the hottest viral videos on YouTube with this commercial inviting shoppers to ‘ship their pants.’ The pitch is you can ship anything you see in the store. Watch and laugh along. Then scroll down as I got [...]

What's The Most Popular Car In The World?

Trudy — Tue, 09 Apr 2013 16:29:19 +0000

Any guesses what car is the most popular in the world? Like me, I bet lots of people would’ve said the Toyota Camry. While the Camry is on the list of the ten most popular vehicles in the world, it’s not number one. Ready to be surprised? According to an article in USA Today, the [...]

What Are The Best Things To Buy In April?

Trudy — Fri, 05 Apr 2013 14:15:39 +0000

April showers bring May flowers and savings too, if you know what to look for. There are some things that are good to buy now as retailers get rid of older models to make room for the new merchandise this spring. Spring savings await you this month. Here’s what to buy: Cookware: Graduation and wedding [...]

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 [...]

What Are The Best Things To Buy In March?

Trudy — Fri, 01 Mar 2013 15:12:59 +0000

Goodbye February, hello March. As we wait for the arrival of spring, start thinking about stocking up and saving some green this month. There are plenty of bargains to be found in March if you know where to look for them. Ready to save some cash while shopping? This is what to buy this month: [...]

Major European Retailers Coming to Pyramid Group Malls including Sangertown Square

Eric Meier — Tue, 19 Feb 2013 17:29:02 +0000

Pyramid Management Group, which owns several malls in the Northeast is bringing new European fashion brands to America. It’s part of a partnership announced today between Pyramid and Retail Group of America. There aren’t specifics yet about which brands will be at particular malls but here’s a list of the stores on the way: The leases are [...]

Outrageously Expensive Gifts To Really Impress Your Valentine

Trudy — Thu, 14 Feb 2013 15:10:12 +0000

Happy Valentine’s Day! Hopefully the day will find you showered with love and gifts from your sweetie. For those who’ve procrastinated and put off buying Valentine’s Day gifts until today, how about some over the top gifts that will max out your credit card? Think how impressed your Valentine will be. Trust me, I won’t [...]

February Is A Great Time To Buy These Items

Trudy — Mon, 04 Feb 2013 15:05:47 +0000

Hello February. You may be the shortest month but there are lots of reasons to like you. Valentine’s Day comes to mind. President’s Day sales is another. A new month brings savings for shoppers, if you know what to look for. What are the best things to buy this month? That tax refund [...]

Need Valentine's Day Flowers? Head To Olney's Flowers In Rome

Keith James — Sat, 26 Jan 2013 18:05:11 +0000

The girls (Samantha, Beth, Kara, Lisa and Nicole) at Olney’s Flowers in Rome can take care of your flower buying needs this holiday… Easily. And if they don’t have what you’re looking for, they’ll MAKE it for you on the spot! I walked in on a whim yesterday looking for an SU basketball themed [...]

Is the Hutzler 571 Banana Slicer the Greatest Invention of All Time?

Eric Meier — Sun, 20 Jan 2013 16:24:40 +0000

Reading the Amazon reviews for the Hutzler 571 Banana slicer, you'd think the inventors had come straight from the Manhattan Project. The plastic banana slicer has some of the funniest, over-the top Amazon reviews since the Three Wolf Mountain shirt.

The Best Items To Buy In January

Trudy — Thu, 03 Jan 2013 15:11:36 +0000

Now that winter is officially here, the last thing you’re probably thinking about buying is a new air conditioner. Might want to re-think that, though. January is a great time to buy one and that’s not the only thing that is ideal to buy this month. Hopefully you still have some spending money left [...]

Those Holiday Gifts That Are Likely Being Returned

Trudy — Thu, 27 Dec 2012 15:14:04 +0000

You Christmas shopped for the perfect gifts, wrapped them up and hoped your recipients would love their gifts. Unfortunately, not every gift is a winner. Now that the holidays are over, perhaps you’re curious as to which gifts are being returned this week, or sometime soon. Buying clothes and shoes can be [...]

Six People Arrested in Fight Over Parking Lot Space at New Hampshire Mall

Eric Meier — Tue, 18 Dec 2012 12:26:20 +0000

Shopping in New Hampshire is a full contact sport. Six people were arrested over the weekend when they came to blows over a parking space at the Rockingham Park Mall in Salem. Even though it was reported there were plenty of spaces available in an outdoor lot, the melee began over a single spot available [...]

Holiday Shoppers, December 17th Is Free Shipping Day

Trudy — Fri, 14 Dec 2012 15:09:44 +0000

Procrastinators, this one is for you. If you’ve been putting off your online holiday shopping, mark your calendar for some serious shopping on December 17th. Next Monday, December 17th is Free Shipping Day. Not only will you find lots of Christmas deals online, you’ll also be able to get free shipping. And yes, your packages [...]

Unusual Gifts For That Hard To Buy For Person On Your List

Trudy — Mon, 10 Dec 2012 15:12:33 +0000

If you're like me, there's always at least one person on my holiday list who's hard to buy for. Perhaps they buy whatever they want, leaving you struggling to come up with a unique gift. Or maybe they don't collect anything and when you ask for gift suggestions they tell you whatever you pick will be just fine. There you are back to square one coming up with a gift they'll hopefully like. I've found a store which might help you this holiday season.

How To Avoid Overspending This Holiday Season

Trudy — Mon, 03 Dec 2012 15:10:43 +0000

Overspending during the holidays is easy to do. Getting caught up in gift giving and going over budget can happen very quickly. The joy of the season is lost when the bills start rolling in after the holidays. What can you do to not overspend this year? Financial guru Suze Orman shared her three tips [...]

Cyber Monday Do's & Don'ts

Polly Wogg — Mon, 26 Nov 2012 12:53:13 +0000

Cyber Monday is here and ranks as the heaviest shopping day of the season. Even more shoppers are expected to shop online year and although a record 85 percent of retailers will offer special sales today, it’s best to buy from a retailer you know and trust.

The Better Business Bureau recommends the follow 'Do’s and Don’ts' for shopping online this holiday season to help fight unscrupulous online retailers, scammers and hackers and help you shop in peace: