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  • Toys 'R' Us planning nationwide comeback this holiday season

    July 18, 2022 12:33 PM

    NEW YORK - The once-popular store Toys "R" Us is making a major comeback, as it's staged to set up in Macy's stores around the country and should be everywhere this holiday season. WHP Global, the parent company of the famous toy chain, is once again teaming with Macy's... more »
  • Tanger Outlets shoplifters made off with over $2k in merchandise

    April 21, 2022 1:12 PM

    GONZALES - Deputies are looking for two people who stole thousands of dollars worth of items from a clothing store at an Ascension Parish strip mall. The theft happened around 7 p.m. April 15 at the Ralph Lauren Polo shop at Tanger Outlets. The Ascension Parish Sheriff's Office said... more »
  • District Donuts shutting its doors; other changes coming to Towne Center Play Video

    March 3, 2022 5:14 PM

    BATON ROUGE — Major changes are being made to the Towne Center shopping and dining district. Customers entering District Donuts on Thursday were greeted with a sign announcing the store will close its doors March 15. "Oh my goodness, I don't believe this. My heart is broken," regular... more »
  • Cyber Monday presents online shoppers with a slew of holiday specials

    November 29, 2021 5:37 AM

    BATON ROUGE - The Black Friday rush may be over, but Cyber Monday has only just begun. Online shoppers have a variety of specials to choose from, so much so that the sheer amount of sales may be overwhelming. The list below, procured from CNN , has been... more »
  • Early morning shoppers line up for Black Friday sales Play Video

    November 26, 2021 7:50 AM

    BATON ROUGE - Long before Bath and Body Works doors were opened at 5 a.m., eager customers were lined up outside of the capital area store. WBRZ's Dana DiPiazza, on-site to capture the mood during the biggest shopping day of the year, noted that the 'smell of retail was... more »
  • Toy shortage impacting local shops heading into holiday season Play Video

    October 20, 2021 8:15 PM

    BATON ROUGE - Victoria's Toys on Government Street has been in business for nearly 40 years, but this year has been particularly difficult. "Price increases, freight charge increase and that we had to get orders in early..." owner Katie Shoriak said. Local toy stores are feeling the effects... more »
  • Winn-Dixie offering up to $20 in grocery vouchers to those who get vaccinated

    August 23, 2021 3:27 PM

    Southeastern Grocers is offering up to $20 in grocery vouchers at Winn-Dixie and its other stores for customers who get a vaccine at those locations. Customers can make an appointment online or walk into any in-store pharmacy to get a flu vaccine and/or COVID-19 vaccine to receive their $10... more »
  • Man shot girlfriend before killing himself in dollar store parking lot

    August 1, 2021 8:10 PM

    VILLE PLATTE - A man shot his girlfriend and then killed himself in the parking lot of a dollar store Sunday morning. KLFY reported that police arrived at the Dollar General on Tate Cove Road around 11:20 August 1 and found a man dead in the parking lot. ... more »
  • Teen charged in double stabbing at Zachary Walmart Play Video

    April 28, 2021 9:10 PM

    ZACHARY - A juvenile is facing criminal charges after allegedly starting a fight inside a Walmart that left two teenagers stabbed. A fight involving six people, ages 13 to 18, broke out before 6 p.m. Wednesday in the grocery section of the Zachary Walmart. Two of the teens were... more »
  • Denham Springs annual Spring Festival makes long-awaited return Play Video

    April 22, 2021 9:45 PM

    DENHAM SPRINGS - At Benton Brother's Antique Mall in Denham Springs, antique dealer Floyd Breaud shows off all of the unique pieces of furniture he's hoping to sell Saturday at the city's annual Spring Festival. "We've got something for everybody," said Breaud. "There's going to be a lot of... more »
  • Photos: See plans for new Amazon facility at former Cortana Mall site

    February 22, 2021 2:47 PM

    BATON ROUGE - Newly filed documents with the city-parish are offering the first glimpse at the Amazon distribution center that will replace the shuttered Cortana Mall . The site plan for the distribution center includes a detailed look at the layout for the facility and the surrounding area. You... more »
  • Officials moving forward with plans for Amazon distribution center at Cortana Mall site

    January 28, 2021 6:40 PM

    BATON ROUGE - In a little more than a week, parish officials are expected to take the next step in approving plans for a new Amazon distribution center at the site of the shuttered Cortana Mall. According to an agenda for a special meeting of the East Baton Rouge... more »
  • Costco to test curbside grocery pick-up in small market

    January 21, 2021 12:53 PM

    Costco may soon be joining the ranks of Walmart, Target, and Sam's Club in offering customers the option of curbside pickup instead of in-person shopping. According to CNN , the membership-only warehouse club is allowing three of its locations in Albuquerque, New Mexico to see how well customers and... more »
  • WATCH: Local businesses navigate COVID, restrictions and new ideas to stay open Play Video

    December 25, 2020 11:53 PM

    BATON ROUGE - Small businesses have had to learn to adapt to changing shopping habits impacted by the COVID pandemic and restrictions. Lori DeBenedetto told WBRZ she focused her attention on her toy store's online footprint and was able to offset some losses earlier in 2020. "Families are... more »
  • Walmart will begin limiting number of shoppers in stores Saturday

    March 31, 2020 3:27 PM

    BATON ROUGE – Walmart will begin limiting the number of customers in its stores this weekend. The company said starting Saturday, April 4, stores will only allow shoppers equal to 20 percent of a store’s capacity. Customers will be admitted into the store on a “1-out-1-in basis,” meaning as... more »
  • UPDATE: Authorities identify suspect in Lafayette Mall shooting

    December 24, 2018 6:53 PM

    UPDATE: A suspect has been identified in the Acadiana Mall shooting. Authorities released a warrant for the arrest of 20-year-old Marlon Bryant Woods, Jr. Woods is wanted for attempted second-degree murder, illegal carrying of a weapon, illegal discharge of a firearm and terrorizing. Anyone with information is asked... more »
  • Last minute push of holiday shopping Play Video

    December 24, 2018 12:02 AM

    BATON ROUGE- With Santa Claus just about ready to hit the skies, shoppers are just about to finish with their last-minute holiday shopping. "We thought the crowd would be more than what it is, but it's okay," said one shopper. “I just wanted to get in on the... more »
  • Oklahoma online boutique closes suddenly, thousands of customers in limbo Play Video

    December 21, 2018 6:49 PM

    OKLAHOMA - An online store suddenly shut down and thousands of people are left wondering where their orders are right before Christmas. People from all over the country are posting online about how they spent money online at T'Dazzled Too and never received their order. The company, headquartered near... more »
  • History revealed under facade at shopping center Play Video

    June 6, 2018 6:03 PM

    BATON ROUGE - Drivers and shopping customers along Jefferson Highway have recently noticed a piece of history uncovered by a construction crew. Old signs from years ago have reappeared on the facade of Goodwood Shopping Center, bringing back memories. Ronny Rodriguez of Hammerhead Contractors, LLC says his crew uncovered... more »
  • Macy's to transform part of BR store into discount retailer; Opening in June Play Video

    February 28, 2018 1:40 PM

    BATON ROUGE – As Macy's works to fight the bleed of shoppers moving away from traditional shopping habits, the company's millennial-focused answer will open here this summer. Macy's announced wide-spread plans for its nascent store Backstage and told WBRZ previously, the first Louisiana location will open in Baton Rouge.... more »
  • Sam's closing Cortana location

    January 11, 2018 11:11 AM

    BATON ROUGE – Sam's Club has abruptly closed its Cortana location as part of its response to increased online demand, a company spokeswoman said. The store's pharmacy will remain open until Jan. 26. People were miffed when showing up at the store Thursday to find it locked. The... more »
  • Three stores to close Mall of La. locations at the end of January

    January 9, 2018 4:55 PM

    BATON ROUGE – The Mall of Louisiana is no longer immune to the changing habits of shoppers, it appears, as three stores plan end-of-the-month closures. The Gap, which already announced its closure , will shutdown at the end of the month along with Banana Republic and Paris Parker, a... more »
  • LSU basketball team takes part in Christmas shopping spree Play Video

    December 15, 2017 12:02 AM

    BATON ROUGE- LSU basketball coach Will Wade and his team spent the afternoon helping some local kids celebrate Christmas. The team took 25 boys from the Baton Rouge Boys and Girls Club on a shopping spree in Walmart. Coach Wade started the tradition while coaching at VCU... more »
  • Gap closing Mall of Louisiana location

    December 12, 2017 5:04 PM

    BATON ROUGE – The Gap is closing its Mall of Louisiana location in the next few weeks. One of two local stores would not re-sign its lease that expires at the end of the year. The mall location is one of 200 Gap stores that are closing over the... more »
  • Odell Beckham, Jr. gives entire LSU football squad a pair of his new sneakers Play Video

    November 23, 2017 3:53 PM

    BATON ROUGE – Former LSU Tiger Odell Beckham, Jr., didn't forget his roots Thursday – surprising his former squad with pairs of his new shoe, the Special Field Air Force-1 Mid “OBJ.” The show goes on sale Black Friday and retails for about $160. The shoe is hard... more »
  • For sale: Cortana on the market for $4 million Play Video

    August 18, 2017 1:54 PM

    BATON ROUGE – The proverbial for sale sign might spell the end for Cortana Mall as we know it. The mall was listed recently, with an asking price of $4 million. The JC Penny space is also for sale, going for $2.4 million. Both are being handled by Beau... more »
  • Shopping carts litter neighborhood, man wants them gone Play Video

    July 18, 2017 5:50 PM

    BATON ROUGE - Dozens of shopping carts from stores on College Drive in Baton Rouge are not staying in the parking lots. They can be found in ditches and on streets far away from the businesses where they belong and many people are tired of seeing them. Vernon Pitcher... more »
  • EBRSO: Man threatens woman with knife in Target parking lot

    May 6, 2017 3:50 PM

    BATON ROUGE - Deputies say a man wearing a bandana and brandishing a knife threatened a woman in a Target parking lot Friday afternoon. According to the East Baton Rouge Sheriff's Office, a woman was at the Target on Siegen Lane when a man wearing a bandana pulled out... more »
  • Baton Rouge stores closing as The Limited shuts down for good

    January 4, 2017 2:57 PM

    BATON ROUGE – The Limited, a national clothing store for women, appears to be closing its entire business and its local stores will shutdown soon, sources confirmed to WBRZ Wednesday. There are two stores in Baton Rouge- one at the Mall of Louisiana and another at Cortana. Both locations... more »
  • Day after Christmas one of the most popular shopping days Play Video

    December 26, 2016 6:24 PM

    BATON ROUGE – The day after Christmas is well known to many shoppers returning unwanted gifts, however it also offers some of the best shopping deals. Monday, many shoppers went to the Mall of Louisiana to take advantage of the day's deals. Some even say the deals are... more »
  • Store hours for last minute Christmas shoppers Play Video

    December 23, 2016 4:01 PM

    BATON ROUGE – With less than 48 hours until Christmas Day some shoppers across the Baton Rouge area are still trying to find those last minute gifts. Kerry Sherin, a Shopping and Savings Expert with Offers.com, compiled a list of store hours for Friday Dec. 23 through Christmas Eve... more »
  • Deputy's children get Christmas shopping spree Play Video

    December 20, 2016 12:10 AM

    BAKER- East Baton Rouge Parish Deputy John DePedro and his wife Dawn were planning a small Christmas for their two young children this year. They were hit hard in the flood and don't have a lot of money for presents. "We're living in a FEMA trailer and have a... more »
  • Protect your property, track your packages Play Video

    December 13, 2016 6:16 PM

    BATON ROUGE - Stealing other people's presents is becoming a not so Merry Christmas tradition. Online shopping may be a wonderful thing, but it's important to track what you have ordered and help prevent your items from being stolen. This time of year, FedEx, UPS and USPS are... more »
  • Teacher impacted by flood gets surprise shopping spree Play Video

    December 6, 2016 6:42 PM

    ASCENSION – For a teacher in Prairieville, the act of giving isn't just for a season during holiday months-but every single day. Today, Jennifer LeBlanc, a third-grade teacher at Lakeside Primary School, was the recipient of a shopping spree to help replace some of the valuables she lost in... more »
  • Shoppers get Black Friday deals in BR Play Video

    November 25, 2016 4:22 PM

    BATON ROUGE – Thousands took advantage of Black Friday deals, some waiting overnight to be the first in stores when they opened Friday morning, however the crowds weren't as thick as they usually are. Some shoppers woke up early to get their Christmas shopping done. "We were up... more »
  • Juban Crossing stores reopen in time for Black Friday Play Video

    November 23, 2016 4:46 PM

    DENHAM SPRINGS - Three months after the historic August flooding, stores in the Juban Crossing shopping center are opening for the second time. "The irony in that is amazing," Belk store manager Joshua Ballay said. "We actually just opened this store 26 months ago, almost to the exact day."... more »
  • Cortana Mall closed for Thanksgiving; Mall of Louisiana opens at 6 p.m. Play Video

    November 23, 2016 12:41 PM

    BATON ROUGE - The Cortana Mall in Baton Rouge will join dozens of other stores across the country who are scheduled to close their doors Thursday for Thanksgiving. A spokesperson for the Cortana Mall told WBRZ that doors will open at 6 a.m. on Black Friday. Anchor stores like... more »
  • Flooded Juban Crossing dry and ready for holiday rush Play Video

    November 15, 2016 6:02 PM

    DENHAM SPRINGS - Just in time for the holiday shopping rush, Juban Crossing expects 80% of flooded stores to be reopened by Black Friday. Even more good news - stores need workers. Ahead of the shopping season, some businesses are looking for extra help to get the stores ready... more »
  • Neiman Marcus unveils 90th edition of iconic Christmas Book

    October 19, 2016 3:59 PM

    DALLAS – Neiman Marcus unveiled its 90th edition of its iconic Christmas Book marking the official start of the holiday shopping season. The book, first published in 1926 as a 16-page booklet, was initially intended as Christmas card to the store's best customers. Neiman Marcus, as in previous... more »
  • Mall of America to close for Thanksgiving holiday

    October 5, 2016 1:56 PM

    MINNESOTA – Mall of America, the nation's largest shopping mall will be closed for Thanksgiving shopping, taking a stand against the growing trend of shopping on the holiday. The mall, in Bloomington, Minnesota, has been open on Thanksgiving since 2012, however mall officials say that they will be closing... more »
  • Walmart planning for self-driving shopping carts

    September 12, 2016 5:50 PM

    The U.S. government granted Walmart a patent last week that hints at the company planning to roll out a system that allows shopping carts to drive themselves. According to the patent request, the carts will be equipped with detachable motors that have sensors and video cameras. Customers will be able... more »
  • Upscale shopping center requests Pokestops removed after SWAT team called

    August 4, 2016 6:52 PM

    LAFAYETTE – A strip mall in Lafayette has requested the Pokemon Go company to remove “Pokestops” around their locations. According to a KATC report, Parc Lafayette sent a request to Niantic to remove the virtual stops due to safety concerns. In the letter sent to Niantic, Parc Lafayette... more »
  • Walmart grocery pickup comes to Baton Rouge area

    June 24, 2016 3:03 PM

    BATON ROUGE - Walmart says it changed “the grocery shopping game” after announcing that customers can now shop for groceries from the comfort of their own home. The largest grocer in the United States announced Thursday that three Walmart locations in the Baton Rouge area will now allow customers... more »
  • Bocage shopping center considering options, Dearman's

    May 10, 2016 3:30 PM

    BATON ROUGE - A neighborhood family restaurant owner says he's submitted a proposal to occupy his old location, following a devastating fire and lease termination by the building's management. Dearman's owner, David Van Gelder, says he's submitted renderings and a proposal to the manager of Bocage Village Shopping Center.... more »
  • Kohl's will announce locations of 18 closures in a month

    February 26, 2016 10:25 AM

    MENOMONEE FALLS, Wis. - Kohl’s will close 18 under performing stores this year the company announced this week. Specific locations to be closed won't be announced until the end of March, the company said in a news release about the closure. Kohl's said the closures will save the company... more »
  • Livingston Parish cashing in on Juban Crossing Play Video

    January 11, 2016 4:16 PM

    DENHAM SPRINGS - Juban Crossing continues to be a cash cow for Livingston Parish as the popular shopping center brought in more sales tax revenue in 2015. When comparing December 2014 to last December, Juban Crossing saw a nearly $400,000 increase in sales tax revenue with a total of $7.2... more »
  • Macy's closing Cortana location in coming weeks

    January 6, 2016 4:58 PM

    BATON ROUGE - Macy's will close its Cortana Mall location sometime in early 2016, the company announced Tuesday. The company said the closure is one of 40 that are happening or have already happened and will reduce expenses by $400 million. Earlier in the day, Macy's said sales fell... more »
  • Shoppers take advantage of overnight sales Play Video

    December 23, 2015 10:42 PM

    BATON ROUGE - Overnight, shoppers took advantage of stores catering to procrastinators. Cash registers are working extra at some stores where doors remain open without closing until Christmas Eve night. At Kohl's, the store has been open all night since last Wednesday. Employees signed up to work extra... more »
  • Early Black Friday shoppers are a day late Play Video

    November 27, 2015 10:16 AM

    BATON ROUGE - Only a few dozen people were waiting in line for the doors to open for Black Friday. That's because Black Friday now takes place Thanksgiving night for most stores. Many of the same deals that happen Friday took place Thursday night, and the... more »
  • Red Stick Moms Blog releases Shop Local Guide Play Video

    November 9, 2015 5:22 AM

    BATON ROUGE- A group of local moms is trying to keep your money around Baton Rouge. The Red Stick Mom Bloggers have released a new Shop Local Guide just in time for the holiday season. Red Stick Moms Blog is a group of mothers in the Baton Rouge area... more »
  • DeliverBR debuts range of delivery services in Capital Area Play Video

    October 29, 2015 6:37 PM

    BATON ROUGE - New Capital Region service delivers anything from a cup of coffee to a full cart of groceries. Anita Tyner dreamed up DeliverBR while under the pressures of being a new mom. "I recognized the need for a delivery service on those days I didn't want to get... more »
  • Lawmaker: 99 percent of people don't pay online sales tax Play Video

    October 28, 2015 7:54 PM

    BATON ROUGE – A lawmaker is hoping to tackle a growing $808 million loss in tax revenue due to sales being made online. People are not paying the taxes on out-of-state purchases made online. Buyers are supposed to report online purchases each year on tax returns. “You're legally... more »
  • Hollydays 2015: Shopping for a Cause Play Video

    September 30, 2015 11:14 AM

    BATON ROUGE- It may not even be October yet, but some people are already spreading the Christmas cheer. The Junior League of Baton Rouge is holding it's annual Hollydays event to raise money for the organization's mission-based initiatives. Over the past several years Hollydays has become Louisiana's largest fundraiser, collecting... more »
  • Shoppers hit sales early, before Black Friday Play Video

    November 29, 2013 7:47 AM

    BATON ROUGE- Shoppers weren't bothered by the early start to the Christmas shopping season, as they poured into malls and electronic stores hoping for big deals through the evening and morning. Best Buy opened at 6 p.m. on Thanksgiving and many employees were still working through the evening as... more »

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