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The First Microsoft Retail Store Finally Opens
Earlier this year, Microsoft announced their plan to open a retail store, and yesterday was the day! The Scottsdale, AZ store drew an initial crowd of around 500 people who waited in line for the opening, including some die-hard fans who spent the night. Just before opening, employees handed out gift bags to the first customers in line, including a $25 gift certificate and tickets to an Ashley Tisdale concert at the store later in the day.
You Can Now Buy Computers From Microsoft's Online Store
Microsoft has had quite the week to say the least! The company not only launched its latest operating system — Windows 7 — but it also opened a new retail store in Arizona. And starting today, you can now go to Microsoft's website and buy a Windows PC directly from its website.
Gap's Style Mixer iPhone App Hooks You Up With Discounts
Why do you need another free app from a retailer?
Because Gap's Style Mixer app for the iPhone does more than just let you peruse and mix Gap pieces — the cool feature is that when you open the app near a Gap store, you unlock a special discount.
So, sure, you can mix and match styles and then add them to Facebook, but what you really want is the discount, right?
Stork Craft Recalls 2.1 Million Cribs in Largest Crib Recall Ever
A couple of years ago, it seemed like toy recalls were being announced daily for choking or lead poisoning hazards. This holiday season, parents are being hit with major baby gear recalls. First Maclaren issued a voluntary notification that its hinges could hurt small fingers if a child's hands were holding on to the sides of a stroller during the opening or closing of it.
Access Store Coupons on Your iPhone With the Yowza App
With the holidays right around the corner, I'm not only starting to think about shopping, but I'm also thinking of creative ways to save. Yesterday, I told you about ten websites that will help you save some money on gifts, and today it's all about Yowza!!, an iPhone and iPod Touch app that will show you all of the store coupons within a mile or as far as 15 miles from where you are shopping (which makes sense why it has two exclamations after its name!).
Once you download this free app, open it and you will see all of the coupons applicable to your location, or you can type in a store name to see what's available.
Start Your Shopping Engines: ShopStyle Mobile App Launches
Tech-savvy fashionistas have known for a while that the destination to search for new clothes and home accessories is ShopStyle. Well now the incredible search functions and tools have gone mobile — say hello to the new (totally free) ShopStyle Mobile app!
You can hunt and browse from your iPhone on the go — making it your best comparison shopping tool.
I'm Asking: What's the Best Thing You've Bought This Month?
There's just one week left until Black Friday, the day most major retail and electronic stores slip into official holiday mode and host big sales. I plan on keeping my Black Friday budget pretty tight (that is if I spend anything), and considering the fact that most of us aren't sure the economy is getting better, I suspect most of you are planning the same.
That being said, 'tis the season of shopping, and spending a little on everyday purchases can actually help you save up for the big stuff.
Blake Lively Gets Some One-on-One Help at the Apple Store
Celebs like Kristen Stewart and Paris Hilton like to hit up the Apple store for all of their tech needs, but which famous females have been caught asking for some Apple assistance in the pristine retail store?
Well we've already spotted Rachel McAdams and Elle Macpherson utilizing the Apple stores' staff and services and now we can add the star of Gossip Girl — Blake Lively — to the list! This pic was taken last Saturday when Blake attended the grand opening of Apple's Upper West Side store.
Costco No Longer Carrying Coca-Cola Products
If you weren't able to locate a case of Coke on your last trip to Costco, don't worry — you aren't going crazy. Yesterday, the wholesale club confirmed that it is no longer carrying Coca-Cola products in stores nationwide.
The Washington-based wholesaler is currently in the middle of a dispute with the Coca-Cola Co.
On Our Radar: Chanel to Launch Magazine
Whilst some consumer magazines face closures and cut backs, design houses and retailers are just getting in to the game. American fast fashion store Forever 21 has announced plans to launch a publication this week and Chanel are not far behind. The French design house are working with Purple magazine's Olivier Zahm who is the art director of the glossy to be titled 31 Rue Cambon (which is the location of the first Chanel boutique.)
Meanwhile, whilst rumours of Karl Lagerfeld's retirement won't go away, he spoke out to explain why he isn't leaving just yet.
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