For the benefit of new readers, I’m reposting my annual March Madness message. Please tell me I’m not the only person in the world who thought March Madness was about special annual retail sales like…
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Should we mourn the death of malls?
Last week I met a girlfriend for lunch at a lovely restaurant in a local mall. It was the first time we’d been able to get together in nearly two years. Getting together with friends…
Now is the time to support independent fashion boutiques
The pandemic has shuttered thousands of businesses but despite the odds, there are many independent small boutiques that are managing to survive. They’ve developed a loyal customer base and are employing creative marketing techniques to…
Bad news for the entire economy. My mall-crawling days could be over
Like everyone else, I’ve been postponing hair appointments. Apart from the time and money I’m saving, it just seems such a hassle to get myself dressed in street clothes, get in the car, mask up,…
Shopping just isn’t fun anymore
Travel restrictions due to COVID-19 means many retired baby boomers will not be able to head to warm, sunny destinations this year to escape our shitty Canadian winters. I’m one of them. So, for the…