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Monday, December 24, 2012  It's Christmas Eve in Syracuse and there were a lot of last minute shoppers to be found at Destiny USA.

Friday, December 14, 2012  The Town of Cicero Police Department is looking for any female shoppers who were at the Wal-Mart in Cicero on Wednesday, December 5th

Thursday, December 13, 2012  Downtown Syracuse businesses and their shoppers call an evening in downtown Syracuse an "experience." Now, businesses want that "experience" to be known as an evening in Syracuse's Armory Square "Fashion District."

Thursday, December 06, 2012  Gordon Biersch Brewery held a preview party Thursday night, in anticipation for its opening on Monday. It joins fellow restaurants The Melting Pot and Cantina Laredo in the "Canyon" area.

Monday, November 26, 2012  If you're planning on shipping holiday packages this season, beware.

Friday, November 23, 2012  Earlier openings, some on Thanksgiving, and the shoppers turn out

Wednesday, November 21, 2012  Unaccompanied minors are being banned from the Mall Of America on Black Friday.

Thursday, March 29, 2012  Shoppers are about to get a yearlong break from the state sales tax on some clothing and footwear bought in New York.

Thursday, March 01, 2012  Madison County sheriff's deputies are warning people about a scam that is showing up in mailboxes in the area.

Tuesday, February 07, 2012  This spring, the labels will show up on Wal-Mart house-brand products to help shoppers choose products that are low in fat, sugar, and artificial additives.

Saturday, December 17, 2011  It's considered a make or break weekend for retailers -- the final full weekend before Christmas.  As you can imagine, Carousel Center will be packed Saturday and Sunday with folks finishing, or maybe just starting, their holiday shopping. As it is every year, parking is at a premium -- but the mall is doing its part to help you navigate through the parking nightmare.

Wednesday, November 16, 2011  More than 100,000 of the company's employees have signed a petition asking Target not to open at midnight on Thanksgiving.

Friday, June 17, 2011  Green Lakes joins 52 other public areas across the state that since 1997 have been designated bird conservation areas.

Tuesday, October 12, 2010  It's decision time for Halloween costumes, and the people who sell them are already seeing some trends.

Wednesday, April 28, 2010  The state comptroller's office is warning people not to be taken in by a scam that offers money to pose as a "mystery shopper" at local stores such as WalMart, Home Depot and Sears.