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Arizona Sonoran News

Arizona Sonoran News

Student Newswire of The University of Arizona School of Journalism

Arizona Sonoran News

For the love of the ugly christmas sweater

Claudia Johnson December 11, 2018

As the lights of the store hit the tinsel, bells, and lights, I found myself enthralled with the decor that surrounded me. The enthrallment did not stem from the twinkle that bounced off the decorations,...

Hannah Rapp shopping for new clothes at Buffalo Exchange. Photograph by Claudia Johnson.

How to shop on a budget

Claudia Johnson November 7, 2018

As Hannah Rapp, a Tucson local, glides from one hanger to the next, up and down each aisle, her determination does not dwindle. If anything, Rapp said the hunt is her favorite part of second-hand shopping. “I...

The W Boutique provides a full length mirror, perfect for admiring outfits.

High-end retail marketing: does it differ from conventional methods?

Marissa Einck February 14, 2018

What do champagne flutes, sweets and one-on-one personalized attention have in common? Selling to the high-end clientele of Tucson. In 2017, the U.S market for luxury goods reached about $179 billion. But...

Music may affect the way you shop, especially during the holiday season

Music may affect the way you shop, especially during the holiday season

Jamie Lindsay November 15, 2017

Frosty the snowman Was a jolly happy soul... It’s that time of the year again where people can order their favorite holiday drink from Starbucks or scratch off an item on the list for holiday...

The desolate mall has dozens of dark store fronts in wait for new tenants.

Vacancies threaten shopping malls’ future

Sophie Manley October 11, 2017

Empty malls from department store closures means a challenge for investors nationwide. Shoppers in Tucson are seeing more big box stores such as Sears, Kmart, J.C. Penney and Macy’s closing down,...

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