Bargain Hunters Bid Farewell To Fortunoff (WCBS-TV New York)
Fortunoff's liquidation sale started Thursday. CBS 2 HD was at the Westbury, Long Island store as bargain hunters stormed the aisles before the bankrupt retail giant closes its doors for good. Once the source for fine jewelry, upscale house wares and expensive outdoor furniture, on Thursday shoppers sifted through the going-out-of-business sale items, bidding farewell to Fortunoff.
Experts: Fortunoff lost focus, economy dealt final blow (Newsday)
Long Islanders once considered Fortunoff the destination for fine jewelry, upscale housewares and outdoor furniture, but the regional chain lost its edge to competitors several years ago, and a bad economy accelerated its demise, retail analysts say.
Hard to Beat (Las Vegas Review-Journal)
Thinking of making improvements to your kitchen? There's a super material out in the marketplace for your countertops. It's extremely durable and versatile, can be shaped and colored to meet specific needs, costs less per square foot than most other materials and it's green. It's also the same material used to create sidewalks and patios -- sort of.
Flower, Garden Show Big On Home-Grown Food, Entertaining At Home (Hartford Courant)
Connecticut succumbed to a collective yearning for spring last weekend at the Connecticut Flower & Garden Show in Hartford.
Best time to buy (St. Louis Post-Dispatch)
The best time to find steals and deals on certain items is during pre- or post-season sales, or when the arrival of new models makes retailers eager to unload older models. Here's a list of times to look for bargains.
Customizable Outdoor Furniture for Homes, Bars, Restaurants, Nightclubs, Lounges, Hotels and Event Planners (PRWeb)
ModernLineFurniture.com unveils the All Weather Collection, a contemporary outdoor furniture collection designed to add character to any outdoor patio while maximizing functionality and versatility. (PRWeb Feb 20, 2009) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/02/prweb2113864.htm
Punch up your porch (The Charlotte Observer)
(By Allen Norwood) If the front of your home isn't eye-catching and appealing, you may lose potential buyers the moment they pull into the driveway. You need a sharp front door, dashes of color and potted plants at a minimum. And if there's room for outdoor furniture, add it by all means. Creating an inviting atmosphere outside will set the stage for a better experience inside. That's advice ...
Flushing?s future revolves around its waterfront (Queens Chronicle)
Artist?s rendering of what a revitalized waterfront could look like in downtown Flushing. It includes a pedestrian bridge to connect downtown with Willets Point.
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