SHOPPING

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Despite being the shortest month of the year, February has plenty of opportunities to score savings on purchases big and small.

Keeping yourself accountable can be easier with the help of an accurate bathroom scale.

Mission Thrift is set to hold its grand opening on Saturday, Jan. 14 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., officials said. They will be located at 2303 Bedford Ave.

If you feel like some of your 2023 resolutions have already started to go by the wayside, don’t fret just yet!

It’s the day lots of people wait for all year – Girl Scout Cookies have officially arrived here in the Roanoke Valley.

If you’ve shopped online, you might have noticed a new option when you get to the checkout page: buy now, pay later.

Virginia Today team goes shopping for Angel Tree gifts

Gas prices are dropping in the Commonwealth, but some families are still struggling to make ends meet due to inflation.

River Ridge Mall has officially announced a new spot to grab a sweet treat: Rookie’s.

It won't be wet the entire time the rest of this holiday weekend

Inflation is not putting a damper on Christmas shopping in America. Experts predict more seasonal spending than last year.

Downtown Roanoke is open for business, and business owners like Dev Oli are hoping you’ll shop small this Saturday.

There are more than 120 vendors offering unique gourmet foods, fashion, art, and more

If you’re shocked by price tags on nearly everything recently, you’re not alone.

Saturday will be the last day of business at the store.

The Lynchburg Bed Bath & Beyond, located in Wards Crossing, will be closing in the coming months, officials confirmed on Tuesday.

Go ahead and crack a cold one for your furry friend – and don’t worry, it doesn’t contain any alcohol.

The Eggo Nog Appalachain Sippin’ Cream is available for a limited time

It’s almost Crocs’ 20-year anniversary, and to celebrate, the company announced they’ll be hosting daily giveaways for free Crocs until Oct. 7.

On Monday, Amazon announced that they will be hosting a new holiday shopping event for Prime members on Oct. 11 and Oct. 12.

Texas Roadhouse said that the candles will be sold for $12 and that the link to purchase will be available on their social media accounts when it is released.

Members can use SNAP EBT payments when they use their card at the check out both in-store and online.

The company had announced in August that it would eventually close around 150 of its stores, slashing its workforce by 20% in an attempt to rebound from major stock dips.

Whether it’s dinner for one or you’re feeding a family of six, the cost of groceries is hitting families hard, forcing them to make changes.

During the event, Target said that shoppers will have the chance to recycle an old, expired, or damaged car seat to get a coupon on the Target app or online for 20% off one car seat, stroller, or some baby gear.

Consumer Reports recommends shopping with a plan.

The tax-free holiday ends at 11:59 p.m. on Sunday.

On Thursday, Governor Youngkin announced that select items will be free of sales tax from 12:01 a.m. on Friday to 11:59 p.m. on Sunday.

On Wednesday, River Ridge Mall announced that they have officially opened a new retail store in the Center Court area of the mall.

Prices are going up for clothing, housing, and utilities too, but it could be an opportunity to reevaluate what’s important when it comes to purchases.

The West End of the mall will be home to eight new stores, restaurants and entertainment

Online shopping can be a hassle, especially when your package goes missing out of nowhere, but now, FedEx will offer a service to make sure your package ends up right where it needs to be.

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Do you have an easy-to-shop-for mom? Or is your mother a bit trickier, when it comes to buying her that perfect present? Either way, we have just the quiz for you.

Whether it’s relaxing, getting in a much-needed workout or being productive, as women, it’s nice to take that break for ourselves when we’re able -- even if we have to make the time.

These items “honor the sacrifice of Black leaders of the past while amplifying and celebrating the voices of the Black community today.”

As you're shopping this holiday season, you can count on being asked this question at least one: "Do you want the extended warranty?" We're finding out if you should purchase or pass.

In a world where retail rules, Christmas continues to creep up year after year.

Alice Thompson was awarded £185,000 after being told she could not work shorter hours to pick up her child.

We somehow made it to August, which means it’s back-to-school time for students and teachers everywhere.

Y'all, the next best thing to Christmas is quickly approaching: Amazon Prime Day 2021.

Is your dad more sporty, more outdoorsy, more artistic or something else entirely?

Father’s Day is almost here, but if it’s been a tight year, money-wise, just know that you’re probably not alone in feeling like you’d rather save the more expensive festivities for another time.

LYNCHBURG, Va. – There’s a new store coming to River Ridge in Lynchburg. Carter Bates is the latest retailer opening during the shopping destination’s redevelopment. The store has served the Hill City for more than 25 years although it was previously located in the Candlers Station Shopping Center. “Carter Bates carries upscale and unique fashion and accessories. They carry a lot of fantastic brands such as Brighton and Tommy Bahama -- so women’s apparel, accessories, shoes, handbags; a lot of great items,” said Katie Farris, marketing manager for River Ridge.

ROANOKE, Va. – Love shopping and dining in downtown Roanoke? You’ll soon be able to double your money with a gift card incentive program from Downtown Roanoke Inc. Starting Wednesday at 8 a.m., if you buy a $25 Downtown Roanoke Gift Card, you’ll receive a bonus $25 gift certificate to spend at 51 participating restaurants and shops. The promotion is an effort to help businesses during slower months that are already suffering because of the pandemic. Below is a list of where the gift cards and gift certificates can be redeemed:Retail:310 Rosemont - 312 Market StArtsy June- 209 Market StreetAzar Jewelry & Estate Sales - 32 Market SqBitterSweet Boutique - 307 Market St SEBook No Further - 112 Market St.

CHARLOTTE, N.C. – The North Carolina-based department store chain Belk says it will file for Chapter 11 bankruptcy. The Charlotte Observer reports that private equity firm Sycamore Partners made the announcement on Tuesday. The firm owns Belk and says it will continue with “normal operations” as it goes through bankruptcy. Sycamore Partners says it expects to emerge from bankruptcy by the end of February. Belk has more than 20,000 employees at its nearly 300 stores in 16 Southeastern states.

Area small businesses are also feeling the pressure because while ordering from their websites is as easy as Amazon, they don’t have thousands of people working with dedicated shipping channels like national retailers do. “They’re going back to check their tracking. They want their package and it literally still says that it’s sitting at my house and it’s not,” Vaughn said. Vaughn has been accused of fraud, threatened with bad reviews, and plagued with customers who say their packages never showed. Vaughn insures her packages, but said customers don’t want to deal with the post office, they expect her to fix it.

Shopping online has always been popular, and add in an unruly pandemic and it’s become the most convenient way to get things done these days, and there’s an unexpected player in cyber retail: local business. Now more than ever, the call to shop local is more important than ever, and if you didn’t know, a lot of local businesses are offering online ordering -- and most places will ship things right to your door. Book No Further in Roanoke, an independent book store, is one local business that has thrived at selling online, despite competing with powerhouses such as Amazon. That’s what is so great about buying from an independent book store -- the entire experience is personal. “You can only get that kind of service from independent book stores,” Vest said.

That’s according to Michelle Aznavorian, who owns Mayberry Furniture and Antique Mall and A Shade Brighter Art and Furniture Outlet. But if you’re native to Virginia, you know just how welcoming Downtown Moneta can be. Just take a look at the aforementioned Mayberry Furniture and Antique Mall and A Shade Brighter Art and Furniture Outlet, for examples. Let’s start with Mayberry Furniture and Antique Mall first. Supporting small businesses is always important, but now more than ever, these one-of-a-kind stores in Downtown Moneta deserve all the attention this holiday season.

Amazon Prime Days are here, and as the author of this story, I have to tell you: I did a LOT more online purchasing than I planned on, just while sitting around my house in quarantine last year.

ROANOKE, Va. – With corporate giants dominating online holiday sales, small local businesses are relying on shoppers’ dollars this holiday season to stay afloat. After 38 years of business, this year started off slow for Laura Duckworth, co-owner of Gift Niche in downtown Roanoke. Duckworth said sales normally trickle in at the start of October, but December’s sales alone help support her business till at least March. And other business owners seem to be in the same boat. I just take it day by day.”But to the business owners who are looking for a light at the end of the tunnel, Dale said keep pushing forward.

After Black Friday and Cyber Monday, Giving Tuesday is here to encourage the holiday spirit of giving. Michelle Miller has more.