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Mall of the gods

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The Mall of America, outside Minneapolis, MN, is the largest enclosed mall in the country, with 420 stores in its 4.2 million square feet. It is more fun than a typical mall, with much of its space devoted to non-retail amusements. A serious shopper describes her experience there.

Appreciation, Description and travel, Shopping centers, Twin Cities Metropolitan Area, Mall of America

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Born to shop: the low-down on factory outlets

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Shopping at factory outlet stores can be fun, but shoppers should not assume they are getting cheaper prices than at local department stores. Still they often do have bargains, and information about some that do in Fairburn, GA, Norwalk, CT, and Sunrise, FL, is given.

Services, Wholesale industry, Wholesale trade, Outlet stores, Factory outlets

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Born to shop

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Airlines are getting in on the duty-free shopping business, which is now a $20 billion a year industry. Airlines are generally able to offer lower prices than regular duty-free stores. While regular retail is often lower than both, it is fun to shop while flying.

Innovations, Airlines, Duty-free stores, Duty free shops

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