Shopping /tags/shopping Shopping en-US Copyright Wed, 14 May 2025 15:45:52 GMT Entertainment venue to fill former Sears space at Mesquite mall /news/2025-05-14/entertainment-venue-main-event-sears-mesquite-town-east-mall Main Event, a chain with locations across Texas and the U.S., will open a venue in the space that's been vacant since 2021. City leaders say it's an "important catalyst" for Town East Mall. Wed, 14 May 2025 15:45:52 GMT /news/2025-05-14/entertainment-venue-main-event-sears-mesquite-town-east-mall Priscilla Rice Black on the Block turns Arlington into a Black-owned bazaar /arts-culture/2025-03-26/black-on-the-block-turns-arlington-into-a-black-owned-bazaar Black on the Block took over Arlington with a vibrant showcase of Black-owned businesses from handmade skincare to streetwear and soul food. This cultural marketplace offered the ultimate shopping spree while celebrating community and creativity. Wed, 26 Mar 2025 23:46:54 GMT /arts-culture/2025-03-26/black-on-the-block-turns-arlington-into-a-black-owned-bazaar Zara Amaechi Cue the confetti: Cascarón prices hold steady for Easter despite rising egg costs /texas-news/2025-03-12/cascarones-confetti-egg-prices-easter Cascarones, the confetti-filled eggshells popular during Easter and Fiesta celebrations, are traditionally made from empty eggshells. Despite soaring egg prices, Texas shoppers looking to stock up on the holiday staple won’t have to worry about paying more – at least not this year. Wed, 12 Mar 2025 13:26:08 GMT /texas-news/2025-03-12/cascarones-confetti-egg-prices-easter Lucio Vasquez | The Texas Newsroom Over 100 vintage, retro-inspired vendors to pack Fair Park with Time Travelers Vintage Expo /arts-culture/2025-02-19/over-100-vintage-retro-inspired-vendors-to-pack-fair-park-with-time-travelers-vintage-expo Time Travelers Vintage Expo will hit more than a dozen cities in 2025. Wed, 19 Feb 2025 15:11:58 GMT /arts-culture/2025-02-19/over-100-vintage-retro-inspired-vendors-to-pack-fair-park-with-time-travelers-vintage-expo Travis Pinson | The Dallas Morning News For North Texas thrifters, Swap Con is the ultimate shopping journey /arts-culture/2025-02-05/for-north-texas-thrifters-swap-con-is-the-ultimate-shopping-journey Held quarterly at Dallas Market Center, the day long event brings together vintage fashion lovers, sneakerheads and collectors for thrift shopping. Wed, 05 Feb 2025 12:00:00 GMT /arts-culture/2025-02-05/for-north-texas-thrifters-swap-con-is-the-ultimate-shopping-journey Zara Amaechi When will those new Arlington attractions open? Mayor gives updates at State of the City address /business-economy/2023-10-25/when-will-those-new-arlington-attractions-open-mayor-gives-updates-at-state-of-the-city-address Arlington residents and visitors can expect the National Medal of Honor Museum, Hotel and Convention Center and more to open in the next couple of years. Wed, 25 Oct 2023 20:21:45 GMT /business-economy/2023-10-25/when-will-those-new-arlington-attractions-open-mayor-gives-updates-at-state-of-the-city-address Kailey Broussard Arlington leaders approve Parks Mall redevelopment plan that includes Dick's House of Sport /business-economy/2023-06-28/arlington-parks-mall-redevelopment-dicks-house-of-sport Parks Mall at Arlington owners want to replace a defunct Sears store with an upgraded Dick's Sporting Goods concept. Arlington City Council agreed to support their plans. Wed, 28 Jun 2023 16:03:44 GMT /business-economy/2023-06-28/arlington-parks-mall-redevelopment-dicks-house-of-sport Kailey Broussard Exploring mom and pop shops across Texas – and why they’re worth the detour /arts-culture/2022-08-12/exploring-mom-and-pop-shops-across-texas-and-why-theyre-worth-the-detour Texas Highways Magazine took note of 15 small shops all around the state and what makes them so special. Fri, 12 Aug 2022 16:00:00 GMT /arts-culture/2022-08-12/exploring-mom-and-pop-shops-across-texas-and-why-theyre-worth-the-detour Kristen Cabrera | Texas Standard, Yvonne Marquez | Texas Standard Not just nostalgia: An argument for reconsidering the mall /business-economy/2022-06-16/not-just-nostalgia-an-argument-for-reconsidering-the-mall In a new book, one of the country’s most influential architectural critics takes us on a stroll through one of America’s most iconic institutions. Thu, 16 Jun 2022 17:00:00 GMT /business-economy/2022-06-16/not-just-nostalgia-an-argument-for-reconsidering-the-mall Laura Rice, Gabriella Ybarra Santa's Sleigh Is Looking Emptier. Fewer Toys, Higher Prices Loom For Holiday Season /2021-10-01/santas-sleigh-is-looking-emptier-fewer-toys-higher-prices-loom-for-holiday-season Toy-makers are warning of emptier shelves and pricier toys this holiday season. Their supplies are ensnarled in floating traffic jams of container ships wallowing near key U.S. ports. Fri, 01 Oct 2021 20:00:54 GMT /2021-10-01/santas-sleigh-is-looking-emptier-fewer-toys-higher-prices-loom-for-holiday-season Alina Selyukh