Shopping

Most retail experts see more moderate sales growth in this still-new year, but there are some forces pulling in both directions for and against better retailing.

So as I recently drove by the site of the new Walmart Superstore in Little Egg Harbor, I noticed just how far along they are. It really is beginning to look like a store now. The Walmart, located on Route 9, should be home to some 300 new jobs according to officials. ...

I can admit when I overkilled something. And I think this situation definitely qualifies. I blame last weekend's blizzard for the situation that I now find myself in.

Like a lot of Ocean County residents, I did some last minute errand running this morning. A lot of people are diligently making sure that they have what they'll need if they'll be stuck at home for a couple of days. But I was a little surprised at where I saw the most people coming and going.

At this point, everyone is in full storm preparation mode. I had to swing by the store before work this morning to pick up a few things, and I definitely wasn't the only one.

Locals know where the best gas prices are. The conventional wisdom is that the gas stations right off of major highways are going to be higher than others. But drivers in Brick have gotten a pleasant surprise lately as two centrally located fuel stops are battling it out.

It's time to talk about a minor pet-peeve that, this time of year, feels less minor.  In fact, it feels like a MAJOR annoyance right now, when my holiday stress level is high.  People who back into parking spaces.  Why do they do it...

There are a few things that we can count on this time of year - houses decorated to the hilt, our favorite carols on the radio, and packed parking lots at Ocean County's shopping centers.

As more and more of us are doing our holiday shopping online, there's always that exciting time when you've checked your package's tracking info and know that it'll be waiting for you when you get home. Except when it's not. Sadly, while online shopping has become more widespread, so has package theft.

Have you ever thought of going all ultra-romantic and actually getting your "one true love" everything from "The 12 Days Of Christmas" song? If so, I hope you've saved up. Here's what it'll set you back: