Shopping News Page 148
This is page #148 of the shopping news archives.
Fairytale Pumpkins: Halloween Meets Cinderella
Fairytale pumpkins are the getting the latest pumpkin buzz this Halloween. The pumpkins are also great for baking. (October 26, 2008)
Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade Will Be Very Smurfy
Tomorrow marks the 50th Smurfday of the Smurfs, the little blue character that first appeared in the comic books by Belgian cartoonist Peyo (aka Pierre Culliford) on October 23, 1958. (October 22, 2008)
Faith Hill's Bikini Birthday Present to Herself
Faith Hill's birthday present to herself is a bikini cover on Shape magazine. (October 20, 2008)
Martha Stewart and Noah Scalin Talk Skulls
Martha Stewart chats with Noah Scalin, the creator of SkullADay. (October 17, 2008)
Mattel's Talking Doll Accused of Promoting Islam
A talking doll from Fisher-Price called Little Mommy Cuddle N Coo is being accused of saying Islam is the Light by some parents. (October 16, 2008)
Leanne Marshall Wins Project Runway Season Five
Leanne Marshall is the winner of season five of Project Runway. Kenley got called out for copying again. (October 16, 2008)
Jaclyn Smith Launches Wig Line
Jaclyn Smith has launched a wig collection with Paula Young. She also discusses wigs in a video with Jose Eber. (October 15, 2008)
Linens-N-Things To Liquidate. Closing Sales Begin Friday
Bankrupt Linens-N-Things will soon be liquidating all their stores. (October 15, 2008)
American Girl Bids Farewell to Samantha Parkington
American Girl is saying farewell to Samantha Parkington and her best fried Nellie. (October 15, 2008)
Build-A-Bear Launches Pumpkin Fun Kitty for Halloween
The Build-A-Bear Workshop has an adorable kitty named Pumpkin Fun Kitty in its stores this Fall. (October 13, 2008)
Custom Ferrari Station Wagon for Sultan of Brunei
The Ferrari 456 Venice Station Wagon is a sleek wagon owned by the Sultan of Brunei. (October 10, 2008)
Russell Crowe Talks Weight Gain for New Role
Actor Russell Crowe put on 63 pounds for his role in the new Ridley Scott film, Body of Lies. (October 10, 2008)
Knight Rider GPS Speaks To You in KITT's Voice
Knight Rider GPS by Mio uses the actual voice of KITT. (October 9, 2008)
Project Runway: the Evening Gown Challenge
The last challenge of this season was to design an evening gown inspired by nature. (October 4, 2008)
Vice Presidential Bears From Vermont Teddy Bear
Vermont Teddy Bear Company is trying to stay up with current events by releasing these stuffed bears that look like Senator Joe Biden and Governor Sarah Palin - the two battled it out in last night's vice presidential debate. (October 3, 2008)
Roman Ballista For Sale on eBay
Wannabe siege barons can now find a full-size Roman war machine called a ballista for sale on eBay. (October 3, 2008)
An Active Footrest for People Trapped Behind a Desk
The Webble Active Footrest is like a surfboard that fits under your desk. You can move it around with your feet. (September 27, 2008)
Sears to Let Customers Virtually Try on Clothes
Sears is going to be adding a virtual shopping experience to its website. (September 25, 2008)
Project Runway: Designing For a Musical Genre
Last night's Project Runway challenge was to create a look for a fellow designer based on a genre of music. (September 25, 2008)
Esquire Publishes E-Ink October Issue
Esquire has published a special E-ink issue of its magazine. The issue has been seen blinking and flashing on newsstands. (September 24, 2008)