Copyright 2012 http://www.nbcsandiego.com/the-scene/shopping en-us Wed, 16 May 2012 09:14:40 -0700 Wed, 16 May 2012 09:14:40 -0700 NBC Owned Television Stations http://www.nbcsandiego.com/video/#!/the-scene/shopping/Gas-Prices-Could-Decrease-for-Summer/149598975 Tue, 01 May 2012 07:05:52 -0700 http://media.nbcsandiego.com/images/213*120/gas_pump_generic.jpg
Charles Langley from UCAN tells NBC 7 reporter Consumer Bob many experts are rethinking their long term predictions and calling for prices to keep going down, not up.

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]]> http://www.nbcsandiego.com/the-scene/shopping/Average-152-Will-Be-Spent-on-Mothers-Day-Gifts-149566335.html Mon, 30 Apr 2012 14:42:05 -0700 http://media.nbcsandiego.com/images/213*120/MomsDay10.jpg
There are 13 shopping days until Mother’s Day and a new study suggests you’re going to spend more than $3.99 for a card with a big rose on it.

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]]> http://www.nbcsandiego.com/video/#!/the-scene/shopping/How-to-Get-Kate-Middletons-Classic-Style/111289184 Thu, 26 Apr 2012 15:07:37 -0700 http://media.nbcsandiego.com/images/213*120/kate-william-kiss.jpg
It's been a year since Prince William and Kate Middleton were wed. Kate's outfits are obsessed-over and copied perhaps more than any other international celebrity. See how you can pick up some some of her style on this side of the pond.

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]]> http://www.nbcsandiego.com/video/#!/the-scene/shopping/Grocery-Prices-Send-Shoppers-to-Garden/148996745 Thu, 26 Apr 2012 16:43:01 -0700 http://media.nbcsandiego.com/images/213*120/Garden-Vegetables-Tomatoes.jpg
Money and health are two motivators getting people to try again at growing a garden. Consumer Bob spoke to gardeners Shelley Stapley and Carol Orton and Poway Nursery owner Barbara Toliver about...

]]> http://www.nbcsandiego.com/video/#!/the-scene/shopping/Eco-friendly-Store-in-Encinitas/148928585 Wed, 25 Apr 2012 13:24:53 -0700 http://media.nbcsandiego.com/images/213*120/KNSD_Eco_friendly_Store_in_Encinitas_042512_59_mezzn_722x406_2227080738.jpg
At Ecotopiia in Encinitas, you can find all kinds of products made without dangerous chemicals and pesticides. Owner Josiah Sharmahd talks about some of his products.

]]> http://www.nbcsandiego.com/video/#!/the-scene/shopping/Shopping-Startups-Use-Videos-as-Billboards/148807305 Wed, 25 Apr 2012 07:05:42 -0700 http://media.nbcsandiego.com/images/213*120/KNSD_Shopping_Startups_Use_Videos_as_042412_60_mezzn_722x406_2226858290.jpg
Web videos are a way for startups and struggling companies to win the hearts and minds of a new crop of customers. Consumer Bob looks at the success of the Dollar Shave Club video and spoke to...

]]> http://www.nbcsandiego.com/the-scene/shopping/Artist-Force-Fed-Injected-at-Cosmetics-Store-in-Protest-Against-Animal-Testing--148752575.html Tue, 24 Apr 2012 14:12:09 -0700 http://media.nbcsandiego.com/images/213*120/AnimalTests.jpg
A 24-year-old woman was restrained and tormented in the store window display of a flagship cosmetics store in London to highlight the abuses of common animal testing practices.

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The streets of Little Italy are known for some delicious food, but between April 28 and 29 the epicurean hotspot will be known for something else: Art.

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]]> http://www.nbcsandiego.com/the-scene/shopping/SD-Domestic-Wine-Prices-Set-to-Rise-Experts-148104175.html Thu, 19 Apr 2012 08:45:08 -0700 http://media.nbcsandiego.com/images/213*120/Wine-image.jpg
Experts predict that prices on domestic wine from California, Washington State, and Oregon are expected to rise, thanks to a looming grape shortage and higher fuel prices.

]]> http://www.nbcsandiego.com/the-scene/shopping/prom-cost-spending-san-diego-147397235.html Sat, 14 Apr 2012 09:12:45 -0700 http://media.nbcsandiego.com/images/213*120/dresses.jpg
High school students are spending more on prom this year compared to last year, according to a recent survey by VISA.

]]> http://www.nbcsandiego.com/the-scene/shopping/Salvatore-Ferragamo-Opens-at-Fashion-Valley-146743295.html Mon, 09 Apr 2012 17:14:56 -0700 http://media.nbcsandiego.com/images/213*120/SalvatoreFerragamosd..jpg
San Diego is now home to a brand new Salvatore Ferragamo at Fashion Valley Mall.

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]]> http://www.nbcsandiego.com/the-scene/shopping/Game-Time-Means-Business-146368945.html Sat, 07 Apr 2012 11:14:44 -0700 http://media.nbcsandiego.com/images/213*120/KNSD_Opening_Day_for_the_Padres_040512_66_mezzn_722x406_2219684993.jpg
Baseball season means a lot of action for East Village businesses.

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]]> http://www.nbcsandiego.com/video/#!/the-scene/shopping/Peter-Soms-Top-Spring-Trend_-Bold-Florals/145167175 Wed, 18 Apr 2012 17:33:53 -0700 http://media.nbcsandiego.com/images/213*120/bold+florals.jpg
The designer shows how to make the most of this eye-catching look for the season.

]]> http://www.nbcsandiego.com/the-scene/shopping/THREAD-First-Look-Alberta-Ferretti-Macys-Impulse--143582366.html Thu, 05 Apr 2012 13:52:49 -0700 http://media.nbcsandiego.com/images/213*120/alberta+macys.jpg
The Italian designer's capsule collection for Macy's is set to debut April 17.

]]> http://www.nbcsandiego.com/the-scene/shopping/THREAD-Designers-Create-Custom-Totes-for-You-Cant-Fake-Fashion-142960905.html Tue, 20 Mar 2012 07:30:19 -0700 http://media.nbcsandiego.com/images/213*120/designer+totes.jpg
75 one-of-a-kind totes will be going on sale on eBay at 11 a.m. as part of an effort by eBay and the CFDA to raise awareness around counterfeits. Here, our top 20.

]]> http://www.nbcsandiego.com/the-scene/shopping/THREAD-18-Spring-Essentials-to-Wear-Right-Now-142670126.html Thu, 15 Mar 2012 15:52:01 -0700 http://media.nbcsandiego.com/images/213*120/spring+essentials.jpg
From explosive floral prints to dresses with collars, here are 18 spring essentials to add to your spring wardrobe.

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The Thursday Club is hosting its 85th annual rummage sale this weekend, where everything from jewelry to cookware and toys will be on sale.

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]]> http://www.nbcsandiego.com/video/#!/the-scene/shopping/Thursday-Club-Rummage-Sale/141745683 Wed, 07 Mar 2012 08:29:07 -0700 http://media.nbcsandiego.com/images/213*120/KNSD_Thursday_Club_Rummage_Sale_030712_59_mezzn_722x406_2207064672.jpg
The 85th annual Thursday Club Rummage Sale - San Diego's largest thrift, estate and garage sale - will be held on Saturday, March 10, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., and Sunday, March 11, from 10

]]> http://www.nbcsandiego.com/video/#!/the-scene/shopping/Capitalizing-on-Old-Clothes/140986283 Thu, 01 Mar 2012 07:04:05 -0700 http://media.nbcsandiego.com/images/213*120/KNSD_Capitalizing_on_Old_Clothes_022912_99_mezzn_722x406_2203961651.jpg
During tough economic times, people often turn to their closets to make an extra buck. NBC 7 reporter Consumer Bob talked to owner of the Baby-Go-Round store Tawny Rigg for advice on how to sell...

]]> http://www.nbcsandiego.com/video/#!/the-scene/shopping/Wedding-Party-Bridal-Show/140349973 Fri, 24 Feb 2012 14:42:09 -0700 http://media.nbcsandiego.com/images/213*120/KNSD_Wedding_Party_Bridal_Show_022412_39_mezzn_722x406_2201752053.jpg
Pamela Noxon, founder and producer of The Wedding Party Bridal Show joins NBC 7's Mari Payton to discuss the hottest spring wedding trends.

]]> http://www.nbcsandiego.com/video/#!/the-scene/shopping/How-Stores-Trick-Shoppers/139452953 Thu, 16 Feb 2012 13:07:33 -0700 http://media.nbcsandiego.com/images/213*120/Grocery-Store-Ad-Bargain.jpg
Supermarkets don't leave anything to chance. When you go shopping, the store is looking for ways to get you to buy more than you planned on. Consumer Bob has more.

]]> http://www.nbcsandiego.com/the-scene/shopping/THREAD-NATL-The-Wildest-Shoes-on-the-Fashion-Week-Runways-138948549.html Thu, 16 Feb 2012 04:50:15 -0700 http://media.nbcsandiego.com/images/213*120/edt-138910556.jpg
Up close and personal with the most spectacular footwear on the Fashion Week catwalks.

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]]> http://www.nbcsandiego.com/blogs/press-here/Apple-Stores-Heading-to-Sams-Club-138890009.html Wed, 08 Feb 2012 08:12:14 -0700 http://media.nbcsandiego.com/images/160*120/apple-bldg-paint.jpg
Apple is in talks with Sam's Club to open Apple stores within the discount chain.

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]]> http://www.nbcsandiego.com/video/#!/the-scene/shopping/Navigating-the-App-Trap/138853649 Wed, 22 Feb 2012 14:42:30 -0700 http://media.nbcsandiego.com/images/213*120/App-Trap-0207_2.jpg
Does your child use apps? Here's the one thing every parent should do to keep kids from spending real money sometimes without their parents knowledge or permission. Capcom is the parent company...

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]]> http://www.nbcsandiego.com/the-scene/shopping/99-Cent-Store-Opens-Cheap-Television-138575064.html Thu, 02 Feb 2012 10:19:56 -0700 http://media.nbcsandiego.com/images/213*120/99-Cent-Store-TV.jpg
A new discount store opened up Thursday in San Diego offering a limited number of 22” televisions for less than a buck.

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]]> http://www.nbcsandiego.com/video/#!/the-scene/shopping/How-to-Buy-a-Wetsuit/125806778 Thu, 15 Sep 2011 09:55:56 -0700 http://media.nbcsandiego.com/images/213*120/wetsuit1.jpg
A surf shop pro in San Diego explains what to look for in a wetsuit, and why flowery details and a little flair can actually do your surf session some good.

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]]> http://www.nbcsandiego.com/video/#!/the-scene/shopping/Eco-friendly-Surfboards/125349113 Sun, 17 Jul 2011 15:18:57 -0700 http://media.nbcsandiego.com/images/213*120/damien_welcome.jpg
Jason Austell takes a look at surfboards that are making waves in recycling.

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]]> http://www.nbcsandiego.com/the-scene/shopping/SD-Steve-Jobs-Action-Figure-Canceled-137483983.html Tue, 17 Jan 2012 08:50:42 -0700 http://media.nbcsandiego.com/images/213*120/steve-jobs-apple-memorial-splash-722.jpg
A combination of lawyers has put the kiobish on the Steve Jobs action figure.

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]]> http://www.nbcsandiego.com/video/#!/the-scene/shopping/Hansens-Surfboards-Hits-Milestone/137182088 Thu, 12 Jan 2012 10:55:22 -0700 http://media.nbcsandiego.com/images/213*120/damien_welcome.jpg
Hansens Surfboards has been a staple in San Diego for decades. Now they're celebrating 50 years in business. Megan Tevrizian reports.

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]]> http://ads.pheedo.com/click.phdo?s=e9c11a12673d7eb8e561866bcf067a81&p=4 e9c11a12673d7eb8e561866bcf067a81 ]]> Thu, 12 Jan 2012 10:55:22 -0700 http://www.nbcsandiego.com/the-scene/shopping/Digital-Downloads-Growing-at-Public-Library-137059888.html Wed, 25 Jan 2012 15:28:44 -0700 http://media.nbcsandiego.com/images/213*120/hi-tech-gift.jpg
San Diego public library lending out more and more digital books.

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]]> http://www.nbcsandiego.com/the-scene/shopping/Photos-Consumer-Electronics-2012-137024558.html Thu, 12 Jan 2012 12:31:00 -0700 http://media.nbcsandiego.com/images/213*120/CES-Gadgets-P5.jpg
The International CES is the world's largest consumer technology trade show, and features more than 2,700 exhibitors.

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]]> http://www.nbcsandiego.com/video/#!/the-scene/shopping/January_-Best-Time-to-Shop/136708258 Tue, 10 Jan 2012 15:10:50 -0700 http://media.nbcsandiego.com/images/213*120/shopping-generic_5.jpg
You may be burned out after all the holiday shopping, but it might be worth your while to take one more trip to the mall.

]]> http://www.nbcsandiego.com/video/#!/the-scene/shopping/Cheap-Movie-Theater-Returns-to-San-Diego/136240588 Tue, 27 Dec 2011 13:33:28 -0700 http://media.nbcsandiego.com/images/219*120/indiefilmspic.jpg
Movie theaters keep it cheap during holiday vacation for family enjoyment.

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]]> http://www.nbcsandiego.com/video/#!/the-scene/shopping/Shoppers-Still-Hunting-For-Deals-Post-Christmas/136244378 Tue, 27 Dec 2011 07:43:22 -0700 http://media.nbcsandiego.com/images/213*120/dfw-generic-sale-01.jpg
Christmas is over, but people are still shopping for a good deal but this time it's for themselves.

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]]> http://www.nbcsandiego.com/video/#!/the-scene/shopping/How-to-Return-a-Gift/136138613 Sun, 25 Dec 2011 20:18:24 -0700 http://media.nbcsandiego.com/images/213*120/generid-gift-wrap.jpg
With the holidays over, what should you do with all those unwanted presents? We show you the do's — and don'ts — of returning and regifting presents.

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]]> http://www.nbcsandiego.com/video/#!/the-scene/shopping/Camera-or-Smart-Phone?/136175263 Sat, 24 Dec 2011 22:14:37 -0700 http://media.nbcsandiego.com/images/213*120/KNSD_Camera_or_Smart_Phone_122311_21_mezzn_722x406_2180072274.jpg
A walk in the park and everyone seems to be carrying a camera, but when it comes to day to day pictures, what are people grabbing for.

]]> http://www.nbcsandiego.com/video/#!/the-scene/shopping/Pamper-Your-Pooch-This-Holiday-Season/135538973 Fri, 23 Dec 2011 20:20:29 -0700 http://media.nbcsandiego.com/images/213*120/holiday-photos-121411.jpg
From warm coats to luxe leashes and more, NBC's Joelle Garguilo takes a look at the ultimate presents you can give to your pooch.

]]> http://www.nbcsandiego.com/the-scene/shopping/Holiday-Gifts-for-Movie-Fans-133821058.html Fri, 16 Dec 2011 21:29:39 -0700 http://media.nbcsandiego.com/images/213*120/harrypottermoviethumb.jpg
This Holiday season, make sure you go that extra mile to impress the movie buff in your life.

]]> http://www.nbcsandiego.com/video/#!/the-scene/shopping/Mens-Gifts-Under-$50/135432893 Thu, 22 Dec 2011 20:30:41 -0700 http://media.nbcsandiego.com/images/213*120/present02.jpg
Take a look at a selection of gifts for your man, all under $50.

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]]> http://www.nbcsandiego.com/video/#!/the-scene/shopping/Cash-Mob-Shows-Up,-Spends-in-South-Park/135163993 Wed, 07 Dec 2011 07:26:49 -0700 http://media.nbcsandiego.com/images/213*120/11PTPKGCASHMOBS_K_KNSDe86c_4MB_722x406_2174327276.jpg
A crowd of people made a strong statement about small businesses on 30 Street in South Park Tuesday night. Tony Shin reports.

]]> http://www.nbcsandiego.com/video/#!/the-scene/shopping/Hot-New-Toys-of-2011/135123758 Fri, 16 Dec 2011 21:38:13 -0700 http://media.nbcsandiego.com/images/213*120/toys_722x406_2174110235.jpg
Not sure what to buy the kids? Problem solved! Here are some of the hottest toys available this holiday season.

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