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Capitol Hill, meanwhile, hums at peak capacity. Congress is frantically stacking pet projects into a trillion-dollar tower in hopes that--by painting the word stimulus down the side--it will lift off like an economic rocket. There is no Plan B. The hero of recessions past--the American shopper--has left the mall. For the first time in its history, the National Retail Federation predicts consumers will actually spend less over the coming year. Super Spender can't save the day when stuck in the unemployment line...
...watch my pennies," says Valda Blackmoore, a 27-year-old hotel manager, who isn't spending much time in stores this Christmas season. In fact, the self-described impulsive shopper is limiting her gifts to two items: a protective sleeve for her boyfriend's iPhone, and a home-baked Caribbean rum cake for her mother. (See pictures of the recession...
...York. The recently opened Stay Hotel in New York's Times Square area is offering two special packages - the prices may seem a bit steep, but they include lots of goodies (plus, the hotel has feather beds!). The "Stay Til Next Year" package comes with a personal shopper - complete with a $250 gift card to H&M, $100 gift card to Sephora and a consultation with a make-up artist - two tickets to the New Year's Eve party at the hotel's restaurant, Aspen, champagne and a special dessert in-room, plus room service breakfast on New Year...
...winter celebration Sparklefest, to take place on Dec. 20 and Dec. 21. Sparklefest will feature ice skating at the Charles Hotel, a holiday parade, and promotional offers from local stores and restaurants. Jillson said that while the association is always looking for new ways to reach out to wider shopper demographics, shops and restaurants are making an extra push to reach out to customers this winter in light of the economic crisis. “We are encouraging retailers to join Sparklefest events, to remain competitive, and keep their doors open and lights on,” she said. Jillson...
...Some man lost his life because a VCR was on sale? Please. It's just too sad for words.' ELLIE BERHUN, shopper, after customers at a Walmart in suburban New York trampled a storeworker to death on Black Friday...