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Spend less time hunting for parking this holiday

Hover and circle less as you hit the mall this weekend for your last round of Christmas shopping with these tips for faster parking.

Tags: parking, Holiday shopping, traffic, Max Smith

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Great deals can still be found for Christmas gifts

Christmas Day is one week away, but don't worry if you're not done shopping for gifts.

Tags: christmas, wtop saves you money, michelle basch, retail

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Car shoppers can save a bundle this time of year

Automakers anxious to move inventory are offering cash-back rebates, super financing discounts and special lease deals.

Tags: wtop saves you money, Jeanne Meserve, cars

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As gender roles change, advertisers focus on men

New ads reflect a new reality. Men are spending more time doing housework.

Tags: del walters, wall street journal, gender roles

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Local leaders suggest shopping locally

Maryland Comptroller Peter Franchot says every Marylander who is concerned about the economy "should get off the Internet as fast as possible" and shop at local stores.

Tags: darci marchese, christmas, retail, Peter Franchot, Maryland Retail Association

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Stores know how to get customer cash

Retailers know their customers better than shoppers think.

Tags: the fiscal times, credit card, veronica robinson

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EyeSee mannequin spies on shoppers' patterns

A new high-priced mannequin, known as EyeSee, is observing patrons in luxury stores, and is helping retailers better understand their customers.

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WTOP Talkback: Buying presents during the holidays...for yourself

The stats for Black Friday are in and it looks like shoppers were buying gifts for themselves as well as for holiday gifts.

Tags: david burd, black friday,

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WTOP Guide: Black Friday 2012

The most wonderful time of the (shopping) year is bearing down on the D.C. area. Are you ready to weather the Black Friday storm?

Tags: black friday, Thanksgiving,

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WTOP Gift Guide: Cool stuff from $10 to $200

Looking for gift ideas? The 2012 WTOP Gift Guide has plenty of interesting things you can buy online in four different price categories.

Tags: gifts, gift guide, michelle basch, christmas, retail

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