All Blog Posts Tagged 'shopping' (5)

Hello Neighbors, My name is Todd Chipman and I've lived in Willow Glen for the past 15 years. About a year ago, I became concerned with the number of merchants going out of business on Lincoln Avenue. So, I decided to do something about it and founded a startup company named Spreezio (www.spreezio.com). Spreezio connects imminent shoppers to merchants without the need for businesses to advertise, making them more profitable. Shoppers can make a deal on products or services directly with local… Continue

Someone on the elist today noticed darkness at Casa Casa. A few minutes ago, Norma Ruiz, executive director of the Willow Glen Business Association confirmed that they had indeed gone out of business. Casa Casa was a great little shop and we used to frequently stop in for gifts for friends. They'll be missed on Lincoln Avenue. But this is a good reminder what happens when we stop supporting our local businesses. It's a tough time for everyone, but especially small business owners. Next time you… Continue

There is a Home Show in San Jose March 13th, 14th, and 15th. With all that is going on with the economy, I was thinking that home improvements might be the way to go. According to the flier, you “can save thousands on your home improvement projects”. There are so many things that we homeowners can do to our homes. At the Home Show you can discover things that are big and small and they all can help with your goal. Some people just like to have a change, some people actually have a need for a cha… Continue

You can't be breathing and not know that the day after Thanksgiving is known as Black Friday. It is the day that traditional retailers go "into the black" for the year and start earning money. What you probably didn't know is that the Monday after Thanksgiving is "Cyber Monday" It is the launch of the holiday season for the online shopper. There is a wide range of specials this year...anywhere from 15% to 80% and lots of creative ways to package them. Some are dollars off of purchases when you… Continue

Willow Glen Extra is reporting that Fresh & Easy is laying off the gas...again. It seems like forever ago that everyone was in a tizzy about what would go into the old Albertson's space at the corner of Minnesota and Bird. Was it going to be Zanotto's? Trader Joe's? When the announcement finally came that the space was going to British Tesco owned Fresh & Easy, the news was greeted with scepticism and… Continue