Many students can struggle with the same question every weekend: “What are we going to do today?” While Riverside has shopping, food and entertainment options, students may want to see and experience something outside the Inland Empire. Every Sunday in Los Angeles, Fairfax High School hosts the Melrose Trading Post, run by a non-profit, Greenway […]
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Increase in online shopping impacts local store sales
Online shopping has become the new norm in American society, making it easy for people to spend without ever having to leave the comfort of their homes. Instead of having to drive to the local mall and wait in line to buy things, everything is available to buy online. Online shopping retail sales reached $2.3 […]
Thrifty shoppers embrace trend to recycle clothing
Thrifting, a growing and popular trend among the students at California Baptist University, can be a way to buy old and vintage clothes and accessories while saving money and recycling in the process. Stores such as Savers, which is a popular thrifting location in Riveside, attract students with their low costs and variety of clothing. […]
Target plans new model for pricing
Shopping online at Target is now more affordable. The retail company announced its online price-match policy at the beginning of October to better suit customers’ needs. The new policy allows 14 days for shoppers to request a price adjustment, as opposed to the old policy of seven days, and will allow shoppers to choose from […]
Global flavors fill Canyon Crest
The Canyon Crest Towne Centre, a 15-minute drive from California Baptist University, provides a quaint shopping experience through its quirky collection of independent stores. Permeated with a sense of classic taste and small-town hospitality, this market offers a variety of shops and special events spanning interests and age groups. Rustic in design and serene in […]
Poshmark: Instagram meets eBay in new app
A popular new app, Poshmark, is available through iTunes for the iPhone and ipad allows users the joy and quick view of fashion pieces in an Instagram format. Easy to use, there are standard “like” buttons as well as share and comment features. These allow users to buy, sell and comment on pieces of clothing […]
JCPenney: Remodel, rebrand breaks away from prior demographic
It was not that long ago when going on shopping trips with Grandma to the mall included her favorite store Penney’s. She took her time shopping, and to any young child, this felt like an eternity. Fifteen years later, the store that was once dreaded now wants some attention. That is the hope and marketing strategy […]
Lisa Frank: Back, bright and vintage
Penguins, Kittens, and Unicorns, OhMy! It’s 1990, and penguins, unicorns and ballet-dancing rabbits, all painted in bright and bold colors make grade school girls excited for more than new friends as a new school year began. School supplies have not been the same since and are just one of the ways that Lisa Frank has […]
Black Friday craze brings out craziness
Black Friday is a day when people are able to save money on their Christmas shopping, but such a phenomenon has also brought along many deaths. The craze people go through on this day is unquestionable. I do not understand how it is possible for completely normal individuals to engage in such competitive practices in […]
Changing weather, changing activities
As the seasons change, so do the fun activities keeping students entertained, but there is something great about every season. Students can find many fun things to do indoors and outdoors during the fall season. Many people dislike fall since it is an end to the summer season. This means it is time to put […]