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Savvy Shopper’s Store Trooper Tests Relaxing Massage At Mall of America
- Allison Kaplan, Twin Cities.com
Wherever there are crowds of people with time on their hands, money in their pockets and tension in their necks, there’s a massage chair. Quickie relaxation outposts have become as ubiquitous at shopping centers as pretzel stands and the pushy characters selling lotion at kiosks.
On the one hand, it makes sense… »
Pictures Of The Newly Remodeled Apple Store at Mall of America
You can find this photo, as well as others at Your Tech Weblog at… »
Savvy Shopper: These days, learning the fine art of haggling is priceless
By Allison Kaplan
akaplan@pioneerpress.com
Updated: 06/26/2009 02:51:05 PM CDT
Even the bride in a position to consider a $9,000 designer wedding dress is not above haggling these days.
At Grace Bridal Boutique in Excelsior, where $2,200 is the entry-level price point, business has remained brisk despite consumer cutbacks, says owner Amanda Henke — with one significant shift.
“We’re seeing a lot… »
“Real Housewife” Bethenny Frankel is every bit as normal as you and me
By Allison Kaplan
akaplan@pioneerpress.com 6/27/2009
Just your average housewife stocking up on Hanes boy shorts, round makeup sponges and makeup-remover cloths at SuperTarget, Bethenny Frankel impatiently tapped a five-inch heel near the checkout counter.
“We’ve got to go, Bethenny,” her assistant pleaded. “You’ve got a TV appearance. It’s live.”
“But I promised that woman I’d sign her book. She’s… »
Store Trooper Winners!
If you watched the Store Troopers competition headed by Allison Kaplan, of fm107’s Shop Girls & Pioneer Press’ Savvy Shopper, at Mall of America you’ll be interested to know who made the final cut.
Here is an excerpt from Allison Kaplan’s announcement in the Pioneer Press dated June 6, 2009.
The first contestant stepped onto the stage… »
Allison Kaplan Tells About H&M’s New Collection
Style: Matthew Williamson hits H&M today
Pioneer Press
Updated: 05/14/2009 09:35:45 AM CDT
We missed out on HM’s first Matthew Williamson collection, but today, the retailer does right by the rest of the country, bringing Williamson’s summer line to HM stores nationwide, including Mall of America and Woodbury.
It’s all about holiday with long flowing dresses, smocks and caftans in… »
Small Bites: Crave Enhances options @ the MOA (taken from the Pioneer Press)
By Kathie Jenkins, Pioneer Press Restaurant Critic
Updated: 05/06/2009 04:12:42 PM CDT
Mall of America has a captive dining audience. Most of us work up such an appetite shopping we pay big prices to eat mediocre food there. But things are slowly changing for the better.
Last week, Crave in Edina opened a second branch in the former California… »
Store Trooper Casting Call and Shop Girls Live Broadcast
FM107’s Shop Girls will be at the mall scouting for super shoppers. Listen in as they talk fashion, shopping and trends and review the latest and greatest with Mall of America® trend expert Sara Rogers. Following the show, Shop Girl Allison Kaplan, columnist for the St. Paul Pioneer Press, hosts tryouts for the newspaper’s shopping… »
