Holiday Guide - Nov. 26, 2009
Weekend shopping hours
If you're planning to get a jump-start on your holiday shopping Friday, here's a quick look at when area malls and major stores will be open. Good luck!
Tags: black friday, shopping, christmas, thanksgiving

Marketplace - Nov. 23, 2009
I'm becoming addicted to the online bargain
There's something about the online bargain that has me hooked. Whether it's eBay, Craigslist or the awesome DealNews.com, I've found myself buying stuff I don't even need -- just because it's such a steal.
Tags: ebay, dealnews, watches, bargain, shopping

Marketplace - Oct. 19, 2009
Is it time for a closer IKEA?
This is a question I've pondered for years. Not too seriously, mind you; only on the rare occasion that I need to go there.
Tags: ikea, shopping

Marketplace - Aug. 18, 2009
Interactive children's project being studied for Grand Avenue
There's news today that a large children's day camp project is looking to lease the former Linens 'N Things and Old Navy spaces inside the Shops of Grand Avenue.
Tags: Camp Ambitionz City, Shops of Grand Avenue, Old Navy, redevelopment, mall, shopping, kids camp, interactive games, Anne Ertel-Sawasky

Marketplace - June 25, 2009
Got a retail idea? Grand Avenue has free rent & more
The Shops of Grand Avenue is looking to create some excitement with a promotional contest, called "Retail Therapy," that will secure you and your retail idea free base rent for one year at the Downtown Milwaukee mall.
Tags: retail, free rent, grand avenue, tenants, malls, Kroll-Salkin, Erica Anderson, shopping

Marketplace - May 3, 2009
Sound-off: Is Old Navy starting to sink?
Earlier this week, OnMilwaukee.com reported that the Old Navy will close in the Shops of Grand Avenue on May 5. This particular closing is not necessarily a reflection on Old Navy, but it could suggest that the clothing superstore is nearing its expiration date. What do you think, Milwaukee?
Tags: Old Navy, shopping, trendy, cargo pants

Marketplace - April 28, 2009
Old Navy at Shops of Grand Avenue closing May 5
After nearly five years, Old Navy at the Shops of Grand Avenue Downtown is closing on May 5.
Tags: Old Navy, Downtown, Grand Avenue, Shops of Grand Avenue, retail, development, Gap, Inc., shopping

Marketplace - May 2, 2008
Linens 'n Things files bankruptcy, leaving Downtown
Today, the retailer filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, and announced the closing of 120 of its locations.
Tags: Linens 'n Things, Target, Grand Avenue, retail, shopping

Marketplace - Dec. 27, 2007
Shoppers are choosing clicks over bricks
Why battle the traffic to go to a crowded mall or stand in line at a jam-packed department store, when I can just order the same merchandise online, have it delivered directly to my door and avoid paying the state sales tax?
Tags: ecommerce, shopping, target wal-mart, amazon.com

Marketplace - Dec. 26, 2007
Where are the crowds?
I made a stop at a few retail outlets, including Brookfield Square, this morning and was prepared for the worst.
Tags: shopping, holiday

Milwaukee Buzz - Nov. 25, 2007
Sunday Sound-off: Do early morning Black Friday sales have great deals?
Did you, or would you, shop at 5 a.m. or earlier on Black Friday?
Tags: Black Friday, shopping, malls, Target, Wal-Mart, Christmas shopping, sales

Marketplace - Nov. 13, 2007
J. Bird Boutique lets men in on the fashion scene
It's official; boutique shopping is in vogue, but just because Milwaukee continues to make forward strides in fashion awareness doesn't necessarily mean the consumer is going to pay for it.
Tags: j bird boutique, boutique, fashion, men's, union jeans, american apparel, denim, jennifer mog, jewlery, shopping, christmas in the third ward

Milwaukee Buzz - March 2, 2007
Two new boutiques open in Historic Third Ward
Two more women's boutiques opened this week in Milwaukee's ever-growing fashion district, the Historic Third Ward.
Tags: Divna, Stephanie Horne, Third Ward, shopping, downtown, Historic Third Ward, boutique shopping, women's retail, shoppers

Milwaukee Buzz - Jan. 14, 2007
Sunday Sound-off: What does Brew City still need?
We got our Trader Joe's, Whole Foods and a slew of new restaurants, but what does Milwaukee still need? Also, you thoughts on if Milwaukeeans drink more in the winter or the summer.
Tags: Trader Joe's, Whole Foods, Bayshore Town Center, shopping, retail development, neighborhood growth, downtown

Milwaukee Buzz - Dec. 26, 2006
Day after Christmas Sale
Today's the day after Christmas and it's time to either return/exchange all the gifts you got yesterday or use all the money and gift cards to get more gifts.
Tags: Christmas, Target, shopping