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Macy's cutting 7,000 jobs

Posted by Ann Richardson Ocean City NJ at 2/2/2009 9:49 PM | Add Comment

Belles, Bags and Baubles Open House

Posted by Ann Richardson Ocean City NJ at 12/13/2008 9:26 PM | Add Comment

Macy's or Boscov's? I'll take Boscov's anyday

Posted by Ann Richardson Ocean City NJ at 12/11/2008 9:51 PM | Add Comment

Johnson's Popcorn - send a taste of Ocean City - it's easy!!

Posted by Ann Richardson Ocean City NJ at 12/10/2008 6:27 PM | Add Comment

Spirit Airlines - check it out, FREE SPIRIT Mall!

Posted by Ann Richardson Ocean City NJ at 12/3/2008 2:56 PM | Add Comment

Ocean City - George Winston Concert ticket giveaway - for shoppers and restaurant patrons

Posted by Ann Richardson Ocean City NJ at 12/2/2008 3:03 PM | Add Comment

Ocean City - Shop downtown and help out the Ocean City PTA!

Posted by Ann Richardson Ocean City NJ at 12/2/2008 1:42 PM | Add Comment

Ocean City Gift Ideas - BEACH TAGS? How about something downtown??

Posted by Ann Richardson Ocean City NJ at 12/2/2008 1:18 PM | View Comments (5) | Add Comment

Abercrombie sales down, shall we throw a pity party?

Posted by Ann Richardson Ocean City NJ at 11/26/2008 2:41 PM | Add Comment

Ocean City Chamber and Mainstreet team up to promote downtown for Christmas

Posted by Ann Richardson Ocean City NJ at 11/13/2008 10:43 PM | Add Comment

Uggs pulling in the bucks despite bad economy

Posted by Ann Richardson Ocean City NJ at 11/12/2008 7:57 PM | Add Comment

Mills Malls open at midnight on Black Friday

Posted by Ann Richardson Ocean City NJ at 10/15/2008 5:36 PM | Add Comment

Ocean City - Johnson's Popcorn offers Block, Party specials!

Posted by Ann Richardson Ocean City NJ at 10/10/2008 3:24 PM | Add Comment

Big Retailers Which May Close Or Downsize

Posted by Ann Richardson Ocean City NJ at 9/9/2008 3:36 PM | Add Comment

News flash - 99 Cents Only discount stores raising prices !

Posted by Ann Richardson Ocean City NJ at 9/9/2008 12:53 PM | Add Comment

Ocean City's Susan Conroy - Blind Design business is rocking and rolling!!

Posted by Ann Richardson Ocean City NJ at 9/6/2008 11:57 AM | Add Comment

Boscov's receives OK for bankruptcy financing!!

Posted by Ann Richardson Ocean City NJ at 9/4/2008 4:50 PM | Add Comment

Boscov's files for Chapter 11

Posted by Ann Richardson Ocean City NJ at 8/4/2008 3:58 PM | View Comments (2) | Add Comment

Bankruptcy rumors abound, yet Boscov's execs are optimistic, upbeat

Posted by Ann Richardson Ocean City NJ at 8/1/2008 7:00 PM | View Comments (2) | Add Comment

The latest on Boscov's - family-owned retailer

Posted by Ann Richardson Ocean City NJ at 7/31/2008 9:46 PM | Add Comment

Boscov's seems fine to me- Back to School is not cool

Posted by Ann Richardson Ocean City NJ at 7/31/2008 5:45 PM | View Comments (2) | Add Comment

Boba Brother's and Mom's Nuts

Posted by Ann Richardson Ocean City NJ at 7/15/2008 9:00 PM | Add Comment

Vera Bradley Trunk Show at Papagallo - Ocean City

Posted by Ann Richardson Ocean City NJ at 7/10/2008 4:55 PM | Add Comment

Romp Store in Stone Harbor

Posted by Ann Richardson Ocean City NJ at 7/5/2008 4:48 PM | Add Comment

Ocean City's Sneaker Shop busy!

Posted by Ann Richardson Ocean City NJ at 6/24/2008 3:51 PM | Add Comment

Does it pay to ban teens from malls on weekend evenings?

Posted by Ann Richardson Ocean City NJ at 6/19/2008 4:16 PM | Add Comment

Ocean City's Wallace Hardware - moving this summer?

Posted by Ann Richardson Ocean City NJ at 6/12/2008 11:30 AM | Add Comment

Hoy's Five and Ten gearing up for a busy summer

Posted by Ann Richardson Ocean City NJ at 6/10/2008 8:33 PM | Add Comment

Earth Moment - online shopping for environmental wackos!

Posted by Ann Richardson Ocean City NJ at 6/4/2008 9:00 PM | View Comments (1) | Add Comment

Shriver's - let's hope for sunshine!

Posted by Ann Richardson Ocean City NJ at 5/24/2008 9:27 PM | Add Comment

Heritage Surf and Sport - economy no big drag here

Posted by Ann Richardson Ocean City NJ at 5/21/2008 8:08 PM | Add Comment

Ocean City's Johnson's Popcorn - get your chocolate drizzle!

Posted by Ann Richardson Ocean City NJ at 5/21/2008 2:04 PM | Add Comment

Abercrombie has profits in this economic climate?

Posted by Ann Richardson Ocean City NJ at 5/16/2008 8:27 AM | Add Comment

The Home Depot is shuttering 15 underperforming stores - two in New Jersey

Posted by Ann Richardson Ocean City NJ at 5/1/2008 11:54 AM | Add Comment

Happy Earth Day - Macy's says "the world is turning over a new leaf"

Posted by Ann Richardson Ocean City NJ at 4/22/2008 3:04 PM | Add Comment

Shop Rite, retail stores coming to Marmora!

Posted by Ann Richardson Ocean City NJ at 4/18/2008 8:36 PM | Add Comment

"Dowdy" Talbots - will a makeover revive sales?

Posted by Ann Richardson Ocean City NJ at 4/15/2008 7:25 PM | Add Comment

Vending machines selling high-end gadgets popping up around the fruited plain

Posted by Ann Richardson Ocean City NJ at 4/5/2008 5:08 PM | Add Comment

Ocean City Coffee Company - under new ownership!!

Posted by Ann Richardson Ocean City NJ at 3/27/2008 6:47 PM | Add Comment

The Sneaker Shop - Ocean City's specialty shop!

Posted by Ann Richardson Ocean City NJ at 3/19/2008 9:53 PM | View Comments (2) | Add Comment

Ocean City's Johnson's Popcorn - chocolate drizzle or almond crunch?

Posted by Ann Richardson Ocean City NJ at 3/14/2008 6:33 PM | Add Comment

Ubiquitous 20th Century Brands that will disappear - XM Radio!

Posted by Ann Richardson Ocean City NJ at 3/7/2008 5:46 PM | Add Comment

Lady Foot Locker's bamboo weave socks are soft, luxurious

Posted by Ann Richardson Ocean City NJ at 2/26/2008 8:12 PM | Add Comment

Ocean City's Wallace Hardware - new building to open soon

Posted by Ann Richardson Ocean City NJ at 2/21/2008 4:04 PM | Add Comment

Sleepy's - for the rest of your life - NOT

Posted by Ann Richardson Ocean City NJ at 2/14/2008 8:54 PM | Add Comment

The Gallery at Sagemore - it's spectacular!

Posted by Ann Richardson Ocean City NJ at 12/18/2007 3:10 PM | Add Comment

Aaron Bogushefsky at The Gallery at Sagemore

Posted by Ann Richardson Ocean City NJ at 12/18/2007 2:47 PM | Add Comment

Ione Talese - hand painted furniture

Posted by Ann Richardson Ocean City NJ at 12/18/2007 12:53 PM | Add Comment

You'll pay full price at Gap this year

Posted by Ann Richardson Ocean City NJ at 12/16/2007 12:22 PM | Add Comment

Spinning Wheel Florist

Posted by Ann Richardson Ocean City NJ at 12/15/2007 11:58 AM | Add Comment

The Cranberry Cupboard

Posted by Ann Richardson Ocean City NJ at 12/11/2007 3:16 PM | Add Comment

An Enchanting Florist

Posted by Ann Richardson Ocean City NJ at 12/8/2007 8:44 PM | Add Comment

Estee Lauder's national makeup artist coming to Macy's!!

Posted by Ann Richardson Ocean City NJ at 12/6/2007 8:12 PM | Add Comment

Joan Mottola, Patty Patroni and Lenna Kane - Estee Lauder charms

Posted by Ann Richardson Ocean City NJ at 12/6/2007 7:24 PM | Add Comment

Tuckahoe Cheesecake Factory - under new ownership!

Posted by Ann Richardson Ocean City NJ at 12/1/2007 4:03 PM | View Comments (3) | Add Comment

Cricket Box - I couldn't resist

Posted by Ann Richardson Ocean City NJ at 12/1/2007 3:05 PM | Add Comment

Get used to it - Cyber Monday! Record email volume!

Posted by Ann Richardson Ocean City NJ at 11/29/2007 3:21 PM | Add Comment

Sea Oats - a trip down memory lane - for Christmas

Posted by Ann Richardson Ocean City NJ at 11/28/2007 12:05 PM | Add Comment

What's new and hot at Kabat's Men's Shop!

Posted by Ann Richardson Ocean City NJ at 11/28/2007 11:05 AM | Add Comment

Kabat's Men's Shop

Posted by Ann Richardson Ocean City NJ at 11/28/2007 10:23 AM | Add Comment

Seaons of Color

Posted by Ann Richardson Ocean City NJ at 11/23/2007 6:14 PM | Add Comment

Seaweed clothing has none, tests show!

Posted by Ann Richardson Ocean City NJ at 11/19/2007 7:46 PM | Add Comment

Mia's Christmas Gallery

Posted by Ann Richardson Ocean City NJ at 11/12/2007 9:47 PM | Add Comment

Johnson's Popcorn

Posted by Ann Richardson Ocean City NJ at 11/12/2007 9:41 PM | Add Comment

Steeles Fudge is best!

Posted by Ann Richardson Ocean City NJ at 11/9/2007 9:39 PM | Add Comment

Dollar Store the place to go for a cold drink

Posted by Ann Richardson Ocean City NJ at 11/9/2007 9:25 PM | Add Comment

Cloud Nine - Life is Good!

Posted by Ann Richardson Ocean City NJ at 11/9/2007 8:28 PM | View Comments (2) | Add Comment

Tah Dah - Boutique and Accessories

Posted by Ann Richardson Ocean City NJ at 11/8/2007 8:01 PM | Add Comment

Shriver's Fudge and Salt Water Taffy

Posted by Ann Richardson Ocean City NJ at 11/8/2007 4:21 PM | Add Comment

Ocean City Coffee Company

Posted by Ann Richardson Ocean City NJ at 11/8/2007 12:37 PM | Add Comment

Collette's

Posted by Ann Richardson Ocean City NJ at 11/7/2007 10:28 PM | Add Comment

Again ... On Asbury

Posted by Ann Richardson Ocean City NJ at 11/7/2007 4:53 PM | Add Comment

Wallace Hardware - Still building!

Posted by Ann Richardson Ocean City NJ at 11/6/2007 7:09 PM | Add Comment

Sun Rose Words and Music

Posted by Ann Richardson Ocean City NJ at 11/6/2007 5:52 PM | Add Comment

"MISTREATED" muralist?

Posted by Ann Richardson Ocean City NJ at 11/3/2007 12:05 PM | Add Comment

Manic Botanic - Gorgeous floral arrangements!

Posted by Ann Richardson Ocean City NJ at 11/2/2007 7:15 PM | Add Comment

Kitchen Connection - so many pretty things

Posted by Ann Richardson Ocean City NJ at 10/27/2007 9:28 PM | Add Comment

Heritage Surf Shop - shorts and t-shirts, sunglasses big sellers with warm weather

Posted by Ann Richardson Ocean City NJ at 10/26/2007 9:06 PM | Add Comment

Shoemaker Lumber Company has a beautiful showroom

Posted by Ann Richardson Ocean City NJ at 10/12/2007 4:26 PM | Add Comment

September sales weak, back-to-school spending bleak

Posted by Ann Richardson Ocean City NJ at 10/12/2007 2:06 PM | Add Comment

Wal-Mart unveils new sustainability pledge - recyclable shopping bag and "green" image

Posted by Ann Richardson Ocean City NJ at 10/11/2007 8:43 PM | Add Comment

Department 56 is hot for Halloween!

Posted by Ann Richardson Ocean City NJ at 10/10/2007 10:02 PM | Add Comment

Johnson's Appliances and Bedding hosts big sale

Posted by Ann Richardson Ocean City NJ at 10/10/2007 7:44 PM | Add Comment

Nintendo to launch Wii Fit game

Posted by Ann Richardson Ocean City NJ at 10/10/2007 2:50 PM | Add Comment

Annarelli's Bikes - Hot block party location, wrong product!

Posted by Ann Richardson Ocean City NJ at 10/5/2007 5:00 PM | Add Comment

Byer's Choice special Halloween event at The Cricket Box!

Posted by Ann Richardson Ocean City NJ at 10/5/2007 3:02 PM | Add Comment

Byer's Choice - the story behind the story

Posted by Ann Richardson Ocean City NJ at 10/5/2007 3:01 PM | Add Comment

O Tiger-Lily - OH NO! Say it's not so!

Posted by Ann Richardson Ocean City NJ at 10/2/2007 9:38 PM | View Comments (2) | Add Comment

Given fewer coupons, shoppers snub Macy's

Posted by Ann Richardson Ocean City NJ at 10/2/2007 4:17 PM | Add Comment

Macy's Part Two - what the professionals really think of shoppers!

Posted by Ann Richardson Ocean City NJ at 10/2/2007 4:00 PM | Add Comment

Wal-Mart steps up its Green Game, only concentrated laundry detergent

Posted by Ann Richardson Ocean City NJ at 9/27/2007 9:07 PM | Add Comment

Vergina's on Asbury - open for business today and busy!

Posted by Ann Richardson Ocean City NJ at 9/26/2007 2:16 PM | Add Comment

Was the summer of 2007 a harbinger of things to come?

Posted by Ann Richardson Ocean City NJ at 9/25/2007 8:06 PM | Add Comment

Summer must be over - Danae Hinsley is shopping for dinner

Posted by Ann Richardson Ocean City NJ at 9/25/2007 6:55 PM | Add Comment

Boardwalk shop on cruise control for the summer

Posted by Ann Richardson Ocean City NJ at 9/25/2007 5:05 PM | Add Comment

Stainton's closed by Fire Marshall - then reopened

Posted by Ann Richardson Ocean City NJ at 9/25/2007 2:47 PM | Add Comment

Crocs are not only butt ugly, they're dangerous!

Posted by Ann Richardson Ocean City NJ at 9/18/2007 11:23 AM | Add Comment

Vergina's on Asbury - brown is hot for fall, summer so-so

Posted by Ann Richardson Ocean City NJ at 9/11/2007 10:52 PM | Add Comment

Apple cuts iPhone price and revamps iPods

Posted by Ann Richardson Ocean City NJ at 9/6/2007 12:07 PM | Add Comment

The Sneaker Shop hopes for beautiful fall weather

Posted by Ann Richardson Ocean City NJ at 9/5/2007 9:04 PM | Add Comment
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