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A well known yet outdated movie theater complex in San Jose might soon be torn down and redeveloped with shops and housing.]]> Tue, 16 Apr 2013 18:17:58 -0700 http://media.nbcbayarea.com/images/160*120/muji2.jpg
Japanese retailer moves into Silicon Valley

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Disney announced plans to shut down LucasArts, the video-game division of LucasFilm, for which it paid $4 billion recently.

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San Jose's Santana Row wants to be home to some 3,000 high tech workers. Marla Tellez reports.

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Scott Budman shows us what Samsung is up to at CES 2013.]]> Tue, 08 Jan 2013 13:43:26 -0700 http://media.nbcbayarea.com/images/213*120/CESSPEAKERPILLOW16x9_8110878_722x406_13979203606.jpg
Scott Budman has a pillow that has tiny speakers so spouses can watch TV overnight without bothering anyone. It will be ready by Father's Day and cost $129.]]> Tue, 08 Jan 2013 13:21:01 -0700 http://media.nbcbayarea.com/images/213*120/targetblackfriday.jpg
In a move that could ease prices for consumers in the coming months, the Target discount chain said Tuesday that it will match prices with its online competitors, starting now.

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The 2013 International Consumer Electronics Show runs until Jan. 11 in Las Vegas. The annual event will tout the latest gadgets including sharper TVs, new phones and souped up computers.

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The Nintendo Wii U has a big year in store during 2013 after launching in November of 2012.]]> Thu, 03 Jan 2013 19:03:21 -0700 http://media.nbcbayarea.com/images/213*120/sleep_generic.jpg
Sleeping naked on a cold winter’s night apparently doesn’t seem too appealing to many people, but a good 8 percent of the population wouldn’t have it any other way, according to a recent survey.]]> Wed, 02 Jan 2013 16:56:00 -0700 http://media.nbcbayarea.com/images/213*120/iphone5_details.jpg
An analyst says that Apple is readying colored iPhone 5Ss with different screen sizes for June.]]> Thu, 20 Dec 2012 15:59:27 -0700 http://media.nbcbayarea.com/images/213*120/black4.jpg
We'll find out this weekend whether procrastinating consumer are willing to shop in the middle of the night.

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Online shoppers looking to save money may want to change their web browser settings to avoid "dynamic pricing," a common practice among web retailers looking to maximize revenue.]]> Mon, 17 Dec 2012 14:27:08 -0700 http://media.nbcbayarea.com/images/256*120/duality-nail-pak.jpg
Leave it to a brilliant business entrepreneur mother of six daughters to come up with an ingenious “manicure system” for busy nail polish-loving women everywhere!]]> Tue, 11 Dec 2012 16:19:32 -0700 http://media.nbcbayarea.com/images/213*120/vernon.jpg
San Jose's elite came out to support Vernon Davis' private art gallery opening at Santana Row Monday night.]]> Wed, 19 Dec 2012 19:19:04 -0700 http://media.nbcbayarea.com/images/213*120/black4.jpg
Last minute Christmas shoppers have a new go to. Macy's will be open for a straight 48 hours the weekend before Christmas.

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Starbucks is offering a limited supply of $450 steel gift cards online.

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More retail stores are offering shoppers electronic receipts in place of traditional paper receipts.]]> Fri, 21 Dec 2012 16:45:32 -0700 http://media.nbcbayarea.com/images/213*120/107540752.jpg
Don't let unseen visitors put a bite on your Christmas cheer this year.

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Scott Budman reviews a host of tech gifts which include: a Jambox by Jawbone, the Kohler Moxie Shaverhead, a Nike sports watch GPS, and several tablets

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Consumer Reports releases its annual "Naughty & Nice" list of businesses.

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The Lululemon Athletica window at Santana Row in San Jose reads “Goodbye Camel Toe and Hello Mistle Toe." Some people think it’s a crass statement others think it’s a funny ad. Jean Elle reports.]]> Sun, 25 Nov 2012 09:03:46 -0700 http://media.nbcbayarea.com/images/213*120/black3.jpg
Holiday shoppers are hitting the stores early and often so far this season.

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Some people have been camped out since Monday for Black Friday deals. Jean Elle reports.

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The annual "Trouble in Toyland" is out from U.S. PIRG. This year, the group named about a dozen toys that it says could be dangerous to children.

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Consumer group warns parents about this year's most dangerous toys for children.]]> Mon, 25 Mar 2013 09:39:00 -0700 http://media.nbcbayarea.com/images/213*120/93446410_10.jpg
Retailers invest a lot of hope in Black Friday because it can be used to build momentum for the six-week holiday shopping season, their most profitable time of year. But Black Friday isn’t the economic bellwethe...

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Black Friday — it's the mother of all shopping days. A day when millions of people wielding billions of dollars scratch and claw for the biggest bargains. So what's the best plan of attack?

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Thousands of Americans will be looking for a shiny new gizmo under the tree this season.]]> Sat, 17 Nov 2012 23:03:17 -0700 http://media.nbcbayarea.com/images/213*120/WILLIAMSBURG-1stLook.jpg
Lets face it, there are few better places in the world to shop than NY. But why stay on the island when there's so much to find in Brooklyn's trendiest neighborhood? Follow Ali as she...]]> Thu, 08 Nov 2012 19:10:22 -0700 http://media.nbcbayarea.com/images/213*120/valleyfair_7718541_722x406_7228995763.jpg
NBC Bay Area's Damian Trujillo shows us the changes coming to the highway surrounding Valley Fair in San Jose.]]> Thu, 08 Nov 2012 17:57:16 -0700 http://media.nbcbayarea.com/images/213*120/shoping.jpg
Ready, set, shop!]]> Tue, 04 Dec 2012 03:12:02 -0700 http://media.nbcbayarea.com/images/213*120/victoria-secret-new-thumb.jpg
Victoria's Secret Angels took to the glittery runway to sport the latest and most extravagant bras — and share the stage with Justin Bieber, Rihanna and Bruno Mars.

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The Paragon Outlets in Livermore open Thursday, after a long time in the planning. Kimberly Tere reports.]]>