How much would it cost to purchase all the items mentioned in The Twelve Days Of Christmas? This year the Christmas Price Index, calculated annually by PNC Wealth Management, rose 6.1 percent over last year hitting a whopping $107,000. With Turtle Doves and Partridges getting scarcer there may not be many more years left to…
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Ten tips for a successful Cyber Monday
After U.S. Thanksgiving, the Holiday shopping season kicks off with Black Friday. The day has become renowned for it’s massive shopping bargains south of the border. While more Canadian retailers are offering ‘Black Friday Sales’, ,many still head south for deals. Today has become known as Cyber Monday as people head back to work and…
Candytown comes to Yaletown
Just in time to kick off the holiday season, Concord Pacific presents Candytown, a new Yaletown Holiday Festival. The fun, free and family friendly festival takes over Mainland Street through the heart of Yaletown tomorrow and Saturday. Interactive activities include an Ice Rink, Horse-drawn carriage rides, visits with Santa and reindeer plus a Christmas Street…
Gastown Shop Hop – Winter 2012
Just in time for the Holiday shopping season, Gastown Shop Hop returns for another edition tomorrow night. Whether you’re shopping for gifts or treating yourself there’s lots of great finds to find throughout the Gastown precinct. Gastown’s more than 50 merchants are opening their doors from 5-9pm on Thursday November 15, 2012 with special offers,…
Christmas Markets & Holiday Fairs 2012
It’s that time of year, when our thoughts turn to the Holidays and gift shopping begins. More and more people are looking for unique and special gifts for their loved ones, Vancouver is blessed to have an abundance of great artisans and crafters who turn out to a growing number of annual Christmas & Winter…
Topshop Topman Opens today in Vancouver
After launching capsule collections in The Bay downtown Vancouver last year, Topshop / Topman opens its largest international store today. Part of its 40million dollar renovations, The Bay has been working round the clock to open a new 33,000 square foot shop in the basement level. With direct street access, via elevators, from Granville Street,…
The Urban Tea Merchant
Tucked away in a sunny courtyard off of Alberni Street, The Urban Tea Merchant is a mecca for tea lovers, half retail tea boutique and half tea salon. As the exclusive North American partner with TWG Tea, shoppers can experience the aroma and sample taste 250 of TWG Tea’s finest luxury blends as well as…