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Retailers test new formats during holidays
At GameStop Kids at White Marsh Mall, shoppers will find plush Mario book bags and Angry Birds hats mixed in with the Lego Star Wars and other kid-friendly video games, a mix meant to attract both serious "gamers" as well as those who've never played...
Tags: Toys, White Marsh, Glen Burnie, Science and Technology, Family
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Small toy shops expect bright holiday
Just as Tom and Claudia Towles were opening their second Baltimore toy shop four years ago, the recession hit. The owners of aMuse Toys decided to cut back — not on staff or selling space — but on the number of manufacturers whose products...
Tags: Toys, Marketing, American Express Company, Walmart, Black Friday (shopping)
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It's not too late to donate to the U.S. Marine Corps Toys for Tots program
kaustuv.basu@herald-mail.comThe U.S. Marine Corps Toys for Tots program, which helps needy families nationwide, is still collecting toys for Washington County children this holiday season. Jim Mills, who coordinates the program in the county, said his team of volunteers has been...Tags: The Salvation Army, Human Interest, Marine Toys for Tots Foundation, U.S. Marine Corps, Toy Industry
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Activision adds new twist to Skylanders franchise with Swap Force
Video Game ReviewsGamerHub.tv In just over a year, the novel concept of bringing toys to life has made "Skylanders" one of the most beloved and successful children's video game franchises of all time, establishing a new category in family entertainment. Now, "SWAP Force"...Tags: Entertainment, Genres, Volcanoes, Toy Industry, Literature
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Greenbrier Elementary holds geography bee
Greenbrier Elementary School held its geography bee Jan. 8. The finalists were Marc Creter, Gabe Leist, Tracy Kinzer, Georgia Molster, Andrew Wilson, Blake Morrow, Tyler Higgins, Ryane Molster, MacKenzie Kotch, Brieyana Mason and Lindsey Sparkman....
Tags: Andrew Wilson, Greenbrier
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Jackie Lacey, for the prosecution
It's a tidy coincidence that Jackie Lacey, newly elected as Los Angeles County's first female and first African American district attorney, is a graduate of the city's Susan Miller Dorsey High School, named for L.A.'s first female schools superintendent....
Tags: Laws, Lawyers, Justice System, Death Penalty, Bank of America Corp.
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Target will offer year-round price matching with online retailers
Retail giant Target Corp. said it is extending price-matching with select online retailers beyond the holidays into a year-round policy. The Minneapolis company said shoppers can now request price matches anytime on identical items found at some big Web...
Tags: Amazon.com Inc., Target Brands, Inc., Walmart, Macy's, Holidays
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Target announces year-round price match policy
Sun SentinelTarget is now offering a year-round price-match guarantee that includes online big-box retailers Amazon, Walmart, Best Buy and Toys R Us, the company announced Tuesday. The new policy, tested by the Minneapolis-based retailer during the busy holiday...Tags: Amazon.com Inc., Gregg Steinhafel, Media Industry, Walmart, Target
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Best Chicago stores for last-minute gifts
Chicago ShoppingHoliday shipping deadlines are receding in the rear view mirror and all the sale ads scream “last minute,” but you haven't even begun to shop. Still, there's no need to pout, because the shops are pulling out the stops for last minute...Tags: Toys, Neiman Marcus, The Wall Street Journal, Marc Jacobs, Black Friday (shopping)
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Holiday shopping season off to record start
NEW YORK (AP) — If you make holiday shopping convenient, Americans will come in droves. It's estimated that U.S. shoppers hit stores and websites at record numbers over the Thanksgiving weekend, according to a survey released by the National...
Tags: National Retail Federation, Toys, Taubman Centers Incorporated, Bronx (New York City), Black Friday (shopping)
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Black Friday Shopping Totals Hit New Record
CNNNEW YORK -- Apparently, full stomachs after Thanksgiving dinners get people in the mood for some real shopping. Customers flocked in to early store openings on Thanksgiving day to scoop up "doorbuster" deals. A record 247 million shoppers visited stores...Tags: Toys, Neiman Marcus, YouTube, Los Angeles Police Department, Black Friday (shopping)
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Gayle on the Go for Saturday, Nov. 24
KTLA NewsThis Weekend Free! Toyota – Lexus Tether Retrofit Program SafetyBeltSafe U.S.A. English 800 745 Safe Spanish 800 747 SANO www.carseat.org Before you get on the road this holiday weekend, take some time to make sure your child's car seat is safe....Tags: Toys, Wanted (movie), Science and Technology, Hasbro Inc., Rocketry
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