Shopping News Page 147
This is page #147 of the shopping news archives.
KB Toys to Close Stores and Hold Going-out-of-Business Sales
Bloomberg reports that KB Toys is filing for bankruptcy and plans to close stores. (December 11, 2008)
Ellen DeGeneres is the New Cover Girl
Ellen DeGeneres is the newest Cover Girl and doesn't she look fabulous? Ellen will be the spokesmodel for the company's newest product introduction, CoverGirl and Olay Simply Ageless Foundation, which sounds quite interesting. (December 11, 2008)
Target's iPhone App is a Virtual Snow Globe
Target has a new iPhone app out called "Gift Globe" that acts like a snow globe reports Internet Retailer. (December 10, 2008)
Today Show's Christmas Tree 101
The Today Show has a video clip of its recent "Christmas Tree 101" broadcast with Ahmed Hassan of DIY Yard Crashers. (December 7, 2008)
Fake Gift Boxes for Concealing Real Gifts
Prank gift boxes can be a found way to conceal an actual gift. (December 6, 2008)
Barack Obama Spotted Using a Zune
Apple fanboys have been shocked by the news that President-elect Barack Obama owns a Zune. (December 4, 2008)
Asthma and Allergy Foundation Sends Plush Dog Toys to Obama Children
Barack Obama has been receiving pet ideas from all over the world since he announced during his victory speech in Chicago last month that his daughters would be getting a puppy in the White House. (December 2, 2008)
Winona Ryder and the Case of the Missing Bulgari Jewelry
Winona Ryder was loaned a diamond-encrusted bracelet and ring from Bulgari jewelers reportedly worth over $125,00. (November 29, 2008)
Michelle Obama Talks J. Crew to Leno
Michelle Obama appeared on The Tonight Show last week and Jay Leno asked her about her outfit. (November 18, 2008)
Tom Ford Helped Bond Look Stylish in Quantum of Solace
Tom Ford designed Daniel Craig's sleek wardrobe for the latest Bond film, Quantum of Solace. (November 17, 2008)
Elf Yourself Returns for the Holidays
OfficeMax Incorporated and JibJab have announced the return of ElfYourself. (November 17, 2008)
Keith Haring Figure with Heart Balloon in 2008 Macy's Parade
Pop Art is coming to this year's Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade. (November 15, 2008)
Sky Factory's Faux Skylight
Sky Factory has a product called the SkyV that uses a high-definition (HD) presentation of illusory skies as a faux skylight. (November 13, 2008)
Merry Mix It: Celebrities Sing Holiday Classics For The Gap
The Gap has a number of celebrities wearing Gap clothes and singing holiday music this year in a feature called Merry Mix It. (November 13, 2008)
PopCardz Launches Celebrity Trading Cards
PopCardz are collectable celebrity trading cards. (November 11, 2008)
Supermodel Adriana Lima and the Tico Berry
Supermodel Adriana Lima was a guest star on an episode of Ugly Betty. The episode centered around the power of the Tico berry. (November 6, 2008)
Men's Vogue Shuttered, Other Cutbacks at Conde Nast
Staffers at Men's Vogue got a nasty surprise this month: Men's Vogue is no more. (November 1, 2008)
How To Make Fake Blood
Here is a video that shows you how to make fake blood. You can make it even more gruesome by adding chicken livers which sounds disturbing in itself. (October 30, 2008)
Disney's Fairies Get an Online Home at Pixie Hollow
Disney has launched a new virtual world or MMOG called Pixie Hollow that let's children create their own fairy. (October 30, 2008)
Jennifer Love Hewitt's Ghost Whisperer Fashion
Jennifer Love Hewitt weighs in on the clothes on the Ghost Whisperer show, which have recently included virtual Melinda clothes and fabulous cruisewear. (October 26, 2008)