Store closings may bring deals for early shoppers Wed, Nov 12, 2008 | Add a comment Store discounts are so deep right now, they smack of after-Christmas sales. At the Eddie Bauer store in Penn Square Mall, a men’s wrinkle-resistant long-sleeve shirt, originally priced at $54...

Best Buy’s forecast declines for holidays Wed, Nov 12, 2008 | Add a comment CHICAGO — Best Buy Co. Inc. rattled investors Wednesday, warning that an already grim holiday shopping season expected to be the worst in decades might be getting worse. Days after its rival...

Edmond's Shop with a Cop program allows needy children to buy gifts Thu, Nov 13, 2008 | Add a comment EDMOND — A smile on the face of a girl as she reaches for a doll on a store shelf or a little boy’s puzzled look at rows of toy cars makes it all worth it. "There’s nothing...

In surprise move, Harold’s will close stores Wed, Nov 12, 2008 | Comments 28 Dallas-based Harold’s, founded 60 years ago in Norman, said Tuesday it was shuttering its 43 clothing stores. The closures are a surprise, since Harold’s filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy...

For many considering bankruptcy, other options are available Wed, Nov 12, 2008 | Add a comment In a weakening economy, bankruptcy filings are on the rise. But consumers and business owners who are struggling with their finances would be wise to seek counsel before they head off to the...

Edmond North to host craft fair Fri, Nov 7, 2008 | Add a comment The Edmond North High School Husky Band Craft Show will be from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Nov. 15, at the school, 215 W Danforth Road. More than 40 vendors will offer a variety of unique merchandise for...

Oklahoma City home's owner wants answers Wed, Nov 5, 2008 | Add a comment Eight days after fire destroyed his $750,000 southwest Oklahoma City home, Otis Himes said he remains troubled because the cause of the blaze has not been found. Himes, 34, was at Lake Texoma with...

Sales of high-end jewelry begin to lose their luster Mon, Nov 3, 2008 | Add a comment NEW YORK — This holiday season, women may be more likely to wind up with a partridge in a pear tree than five gold rings. As the luxury jewelry market loses its luster, jewelers are looking...

Circuit City closing 155 stores, two in Oklahoma Mon, Nov 3, 2008 | Comments 24 RICHMOND, Va. -- Circuit City Stores Inc. said Monday it is pulling the plug on about 20 percent of its U.S. stores in an effort to return the nation's No. 2 consumer electronics retailer to...

Dow soars ahead of rate cut Tue, Oct 28, 2008 | Add a comment 1BWall Street had another big day on Tuesday, but this time the Dow Jones industrials soared nearly 900 points. It was their second-largest point gain ever as late-day bargain hunters stormed into...

Deal near in Oral Roberts lawsuit? Wed, Oct 8, 2008 | Add a comment TULSA (AP) - A lawsuit accusing Oral Roberts University's former president and wife of misspending school money to live in luxury could be nearing an out of court settlement. Three sources who...

Events Fri, Oct 10, 2008 | Add a comment Always much in demand in Oklahoma City, this concert makes a wonderful gift for you and your loved ones to enjoy. Featuring the Christmas portion of Handel’s Messiah as well as brass and bells on...

Shopping Thu, Oct 2, 2008 | Add a comment People laugh about shopping till they drop and being a shopaholic, but compulsive shopping disorder is no joke. According to a 2006 study by the Stanford University School of Medicine...

Stores Lure Shoppers Before Black Friday Thu, Nov 22, 2007 NEW YORK (AP) -- The start of the holiday shopping season crept earlier into Thursday as retailers lured shoppers to stores and online ahead of the traditional Black Friday kick-off. For...

Retailers to offer shopping discounts Sat, Jul 29, 2006 Retailers in shopping malls across Oklahoma are “taking the hit” and offering discounts equal to or greater than sales taxes next weekend, all in the name of keeping state shoppers shopping in...

Man without pants appears in mall Wed, Jul 19, 2006 SHAWNEE -- A man seen walking without pants in the Shawnee Mall matches the description of a man spotted exposing himself in several metro area cities. Police Detective Kent...

Metro flasher strikes Shawnee Tue, Jul 18, 2006 SHAWNEE -- A man seen exposing himself in several metro cities has been spotted walking without pants in the Shawnee Mall. Police Detective Kent Borcherding said Sears department...

Demolition planned Tue, May 23, 2006 NORMAN -- Midwest Wrecking will begin demolition work in the 200 block of E Gray Street sometime in the next week or so, city officials said. The work is in preparation for the construction of a...

Toy donations sought for underprivileged kids Thu, May 18, 2006 With Christmas just over three weeks away, shopping for gifts is in full swing. Charitable organizations are asking you to think of underpriviliged kids this year while shopping so they too can...

Chistmas season begins on NewsOK Thu, May 18, 2006 The Christmas season starts earlier every year. It starts with the sales on the day after Thanksgiving - Black Friday. It continues with the online shopping spree on the Monday after Thanksgiving...