Stories tagged with "shoppers"

Web sites let users have a little fun by indystar

Ever wonder how much Google knows about you? If you have a Gmail account, watch videos on YouTube, store presentations on Google Docs or make calls through Google Voice, it’s... – Nov 16, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Erika Smith

TV buyers are going with smaller screens to save money by Tom Spalding

Television set sellers Best Buy and hhgregg say bargain-hunters have started a trend. They’re buying smaller screens to save a few hundred bucks. In quarterly reports,... – Nov 07, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Business

Underage booze sting nabs 370 in 3 months by indystar

FORT WAYNE, Ind. — A State Excise Police program using people younger than 21 to catch retailers selling alcoholic beverages to underage customers has resulted in more than 370... – Oct 11, 2009 at 4:37 PM in Communities

Consignment sale opens today in Noblesville by Betsy Reason

NOBLESVILLE — Shoppers who didn’t find everything they wanted at last weekend’s kids consignment sale will be thrilled to discover there’s another sale this... – Sep 23, 2009 at 4:05 PM in Noblesville

Bacon site, others may be worth their salt by indystar

Are you feeling overwhelmed by all the Facebook quizzes that purport to determine your superhero name, what brand of beer you are and your real race? Then check out the first entry... – Sep 21, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Erika Smith

Book time this weekend for a deal at library sale by Jenny Elig

Patrons and buyers will line up to get their hands on the 50,000 to 75,000 items on sale at the Indianapolis-Marion County Public Library’s Secondhand Prose Booksale this... – Sep 09, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Shopping & Fashion

A new person in a new place by indystar

The new Whole Foods Market across 97th Street from my apartment on the Upper West Side seems to be having one banner day after another since opening on Aug. 27. Walking toward the... – Sep 05, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Faith & Values

Can recovery grow as incomes remain flat? by indystar

WASHINGTON — Household income in the United States is essentially stagnant, raising doubts about whether consumers already hurt by job losses can sustain an economic... – Aug 29, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Business

GFS plans store on Northeastside by Jeff Swiatek

Gordon Food Service plans to open its sixth Indianapolis area store next year at 9540 Masters Road on the Northeastside. The proposed 14,000-square-foot GFS Marketplace store will... – Jul 13, 2009 at 11:52 AM in Business

Headless in Hobart: Balloon decapitated by Tom Spalding

The owner of a fireworks store in Northwest Indiana is offering a $350 reward to find out who took the head off a 35-foot-tall American eagle balloon that has drawn shoppers for... – Jun 24, 2009 at 11:39 AM in Business

Marsh to advertise as 'low-price destination' by Dana Hunsinger

Marsh Supermarkets will launch a new advertising campaign on Thursday aiming to brand itself as a "low-price destination’’ for shoppers. The new campaign, to be... – Apr 29, 2009 at 4:39 PM in Business

Light bulb giveaway at Metropolis by indystar

PLAINFELD In anticipation of Earth Day, CB Richard Ellis, the world’s largest property manager, will host its first Change a Light event today at Metropolis shopping center... – Apr 18, 2009 at 12:12 AM in Business

Newest food pantry now adding clients by indystar

Business is picking up at a new food pantry on the city’s Southwestside. The Southwest Community Cupboard opened its doors for the first time Thursday but lacked shoppers... – Apr 13, 2009 at 1:00 AM in Communities

City's newest food pantry up and running by Josh Duke

Business is picking up today at a new food pantry on the city’s Southwestside. The Southwest Community Cupboard opened its doors for the first time Thursday, but lacked... – Apr 11, 2009 at 12:41 PM in Marion County

City Market turns ambition into action by Jolene.Ketzenberger

What do fresh bread, fresh fish and hot tamales have in common? It may sound like the set-up to a joke, but Stevi Stoesz, director of business development at the Indianapolis City... – Apr 01, 2009 at 1:00 AM in Jolene Ketzenberger

Discount mall to open in April by indystar

INDIANAPOLIS A Chicago developer will open a discount mall in the long- vacant Kmart at Lafayette Place Shopping Center on the Westside. The Indiana Discount Mall will open several... – Mar 26, 2009 at 1:00 AM in Retail/Real Estate

Hit the homework before haggling by USA Today

Haggling is not for the half-hearted. Shoppers looking to score need to have a plan as well as a wallet. Here are strategies from haggling experts and seasoned practitioners for... – Mar 15, 2009 at 10:32 PM in Entertainment

Holiday shoppers bought less, paid cash by Robert Annis

Now that the gifts have been unwrapped, it won't be long before Hamilton County residents start opening their credit card bills -- and wondering how to pay them.Dave Humes,... – Dec 26, 2008 at 2:28 AM in Communities

Holiday shoppers bought less, paid cash by Robert Annis

Now that the gifts have been unwrapped, it won't be long before Hamilton County residents start opening their credit card bills -- and wondering how to pay them.Dave Humes,... – Dec 26, 2008 at 2:28 AM in Communities

Fewer shoppers plan to buy gift cards this holiday season most recent comment by JulieYoung

I guess I am weird about the whole gift card... – Dec 21, 2008 at 10:47 AM