For Shopping Center Owner, Silo Goes Against the Grain (Washington Post)
The old silo near Route 7 and Countryside Boulevard used to look over rolling fields of grain. When the farm was developed into a shopping center more than two decades ago, planners spared the silo, leaving it to stand tall above a swath of parking lots and a sheaf of businesses.

RUTH TO THE RESCUE: Consolidate purchases to save shopping bags (Detroit Free Press)
During the holiday shopping season, are you carrying bag after bag with you through the shopping mall? How about going green by using fewer shopping bags?

1 Dead in Seattle-Area Shopping Mall Shooting (Fox News)
Shots erupted in a packed Seattle-area shopping mall Saturday after an apparent argument between a gunman and two other young men, killing one of the men, creating panic among shoppers and sending police on a store-to-store search for the shooter.

Fit in holiday fun around shopping (The Tennessean)
Holiday shopping can be hectic and stressful, but it helps keep spirits bright if you plan a fun outing to pair with it. It could be as simple as walking by the lake or as festive as a night-time Christmas parade.

Shots in Seattle-area shopping mall (Philippine Daily Inquirer)
TUKWILA, Washington--Shots erupted in a packed Seattle-area shopping mall Saturday after an apparent argument between a gunman and two other young men, killing one of the men, creating panic among shoppers and sending police on a store-to-store search for the shooter, authorities said.

On eve of shopping rush, it's cool to be thrifty in Central Illinois (The Pantagraph)
Shopping trips involve a little more attention to details these days for Nicki Grimsley. “I’m trying to find more sales, or cheaper things,” the Lexington woman said. “A couple of years ago, I would go and get what I wanted, pull it off the shelf, and I didn’t pay much attention to it.” Those days are over for many, including shoppers in Central Illinois. | Pantagraph's New Economy series | Will ...

Earn Your Shopping Black Belt on Black Friday (Carteret County News-Times)
(ARA) - Shopping the sales is a great way to save money this holiday season. Everyone knows the best sales are found on Black Friday, the day after Thanksgiving, when malls are packed with people finding great gifts at even greater prices.

Make life difficult for thieves during holiday shopping (The Beacon News)
I read that a woman had her purse stolen while shopping locally. Ironically, the girls and I had a huge discussion at the lunch table last week about how women often make themselves easy targets for theft while shopping in busy stores.

Holiday Shopping Safety Tips from the Harris County Sheriff’s Office (Copperfield Sun)
Holiday shopping season is right around the corner, and safe shopping is imperative for residents looking to have a good holiday season.

Girlfriend Getaway: Indy's hot holiday shopping spots (The Star Press)
You need to do some holiday shopping, right? And, of course, you also need some quality time with your best girlfriends. Why not combine the two with a weekend away in Indianapolis? You'll pick up perfect gifts and, at the same time, get in some serious female bonding time.