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The article reports on the plan of state and city officials in Portland, Orgeon to bring back drug decriminalization law in a bid to revive the city amid rising overdoses. The proposal include a ban on public drug use, greater police resources to deter drug distribution, moratorium on taxes and other tax relief for businesses, and increased services for the homeless. It raises concerns of advocates over the plan to bring back criminal penalties and the arrival of fentanyl and methamphetamine.

The article discusses real estate company Simon Property Group's plans for the renovation of its Woodbury Common Premium Outlets shopping center in Central Valley, New York as of May 21, 2013. Topics addressed include growth in the shopping outlet industry in the U.S., the addition of new stores at the center, and the redesign of roads to reduce traffic.

The article offers information on tuxedos sold by New Era Factory Outlet in New York City.

This article reports on shoplifters and the police who try to stop them at the Woodbury Common Premium Outlets in Woodbury, New York. Robert Kwiatkowski, the area's chief of police, commented on the level of sophistication of the professional scammers who are drawn to the collection of 220 brand-name outlet stores, the largest outlet center in the U.S.

FRANCHISES would be at the top of any list of investments people consider a sure bet. After all, the thinking goes, an entrepreneur is buying into an existing company and opening an outlet where none exists. Surely, the money will just pour in. Of course, it isn't that simple. But it can work if you follow the script. And have a bit of luck. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

An article last Thursday about making a house safe for young children misstated the Home Depot price for the Leviton Decora tamper-resistant duplex wall outlet. It is about $2.50 -- not $20, which is the store's price for a similar Leviton outlet with surge suppression. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

Neiman Marcus may be known as a place for Texas-size yearnings and price tags, but in a sign of the economic times for luxury retailers, the company is being drawn to a less haughty shopper. The retailer, based in Dallas, is preparing to open a new line of outlet stores this fall called Last Call Studio, which will sell clothes that have never passed through a Neiman Marcus or even the retailer's existing chain of Last Call outlet stores. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The Simon Property Group, the mall operator, has agreed to buy Prime Outlets from the Lightstone Group for $2.24 billion, adding 22 shopping centers to its portfolio. The deal helps solidify Simon as one of the healthier mall operators at a time when many competitors are struggling with the downturn in consumer spending. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

No one needs any more signs that the economy is in miserable shape. Nonetheless, one particular sign caught our attention. It was taped to the front window of a no-name clothing outlet store in Greenwich Village, on Bleecker Street just east of Seventh Avenue South. ''Madoff's Victims Sale,'' it said. ''Take an extra 20 percent off if your name made the Madoff's list.'' [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

The article reports that Wal-Mart Stores Inc.'s plan to enter into the Indian market by opening 15 large wholesale outlets has been protested by several hundred shopkeepers at Chandni Chowk bazaar in Delhi, India. It is expected that Wal-Mart's entry into the Indian market with Indian company Bharti Group would undermine the small retailers dominating the Indian market.

The article reports that retailers and manufacturers are trying to set up their virtual stores in Second Life, the virtual world. These include Reebok, Adidas, American Apparel and 1-800Flowers. Virtual worlds mix elements of both e-commerce and bricks-and-mortar retailing. Reebok's virtual store is one of the most successful commercial applications on Second Life, where users can create customized Reebok shoes for their avatars.

The article presents information about various products available in the outlets of New York City. Betty Bakery in Brooklyn offers decorative wedding cakes by appointment. About two dozen varieties of cheese are available at Chelsea Market Baskets in Chelsea Market. Help USA provides housing and job training to the homeless across the U.S. along with a program in the culinary field.

The article reports that dinnerware supplier Fishs Eddy has opened an outlet shop at Brooklyn Heights in New York City.

The article informs that Design Within Reach Inc. will open its first outlet stores in Secaucus, New Jersey.

The article reports that there is a new option in designer outlet shopping outside of Florence, Italy, called the Mall. Located in Leccio Reggello, the Mall houses boutiques from the Italian's Pucci, Gucci, Giorgio Armani, and Valentino, as well as Stella McCartney, Balenciaga and a Marni outlet showing styles reaching back to the turn of the century. A cafe is available for hungry shoppers.

Examines how Internet and discount retailers are changing the diamond business. Disappearance of small jewelry stores in the U.S., with the rise of mass merchants and the Internet; Observation that Wal-Mart Stores are now the world's largest jeweler; How sales of diamonds are continuing to thrive; Effort to eliminate the middlemen distributors; Prices; Overview of changes in the diamond industry; How, within the last decade, De Beers, the world's largest diamond producer, has loosened its grip on the industry; Views of analysts and customers; New diamond cuts.

Focuses on the proposed construction of several retail and outlet stores in Secaucus, New Jersey. Features of the proposed Wal-Mart, Sam's Club, Marshall's/Homegoods and A.C. Moore, and other retail outlets; Assertion of the author such development might involve stiff competition and serious traffic problems; Other development plans.

This article presents information on the architect, Peter Schultz, the furniture designer. He creates outdoor furniture along with his father at Richard Schultz Design Inc. Much of his wardrobe, is the product of careful pursuing of sample sales, outlet stores and seasonal discount tables. Schultz is fond of cotton Helmut Lang suits. His wife, Mercedes Caso, buys the shoes for him from Gucci outlet in New Jersey. and his socks of Gold Toe brand from an outlet in Bally, Pennsyllvania, Schultz home town.

Discusses the popularity of the new Apple Computer outlet store in San Francisco. Description of the new store; Length of the line of people waiting to get in the store, some even gathering hours before the doors opened; New Apple stores as a place for Web developers and other computer-savvy people to converge and talk.

Reports that the British supermarket chain Tesco's raising of funds through a share sale to add clothes and toiletries in stores. Plans to open more outlets.

Reports on the popularity of discount stores in New York City. Movement of these stores into high-end retail centers; Significance of their popularity in a time of economic uncertainty; Operations of such stores as Luxury Brand Outlet.

Reports on the plan to build an outlet mall and a building to house several auto dealerships in East Harlem in New York City, New York.

Reports on the economy of Japan. Decrease in prices due to deflation; Popularity of discount malls; Suggestion that the deflation in Japan may be good for the economy; Description of discount retailers and their success.

Focuses on the declining popularity of United States outlet shopping malls as of January 1999. Competition from other discounters; October 1998 sales in outlet center stores; Predictions from Prime Retail Inc.; Real estate investment (REIT) trust ownership of outlet space; Factors in the trend and outlook for outlets.

Reports on the expansion of the Woodbury Common outlet in Central Valley, New York. Number of stores being added by the mall; Discussion of Woodbury Common; Identification of stores including Neiman Marcus; Comments from David C. Bloom, chairman of Chelsea GCA Realty investment trust.

Gives details of the outlet center at Woodbury Common, Central Valley in New York. Stores; Commutation; Cost.

Reports that the ground was broken in November 1995 for a the building of a factory-outlet center in Jackson Township in Ocean County, New Jersey. Amount of space being used; Estimated cost of center; Agreement between owners New Plan Realty Trust and Six Flags Great Adventure Theme Park; Description of the center; Details on expansion by Six Flags.

Tells that the United States' outlet malls have become more popular tourist attractions than many traditional tourist treasures. The travel industry's definition of a tourist; Popularity among foreign and American tourists alike; Focus on the Potomac Mills discount mall in Dale City, Virginia; Exploring number of visitors to other outlet mall nation-wide.

Relates that a 1.2 million-square-foot manufacturers' outlet mall will open in Elizabeth, New Jersey in September 1997. Groundbreaking of MetroMall in November 1995; Number of stores the mall will have; Cost of the project; Retailers who will locate there.

Discusses the disappearance of discount prices at outlet malls in the New York City area. Comparison of prices to sale prices at Manhattan department stores and boutiques; Impact of increased number of stores for more shoppers and a limited amount of merchandise; Difference between direct-to-outlet goods and merchandise from retail stores; Identification of available bargains.

Focuses on a shopping outlet, Woodbury Common, in Central Valley, New York. The popularity of the 220-store complex where luxury and bargain shopping meet; Six major Japanese tour operators including a trip to the complex on their itinerary; The comments of Japanese tourists.

Reports that a fashion house, to be called the Unconvention Center at Pier 94 in Manhattan, New York City, will open on July 26, 1998, with the Collective, a men's wear trade show. Space which the fashion house will occupy; Developmental costs of the Unconvention Center; Role of ENK International in the matter.

Presents information on outlet shopping malls in the United States (US). Reference to Woodbury Common, Hilton Head Factory and Crate & Barrel at Clinton Crossing in Connecticut; Number of these outlets in the US.