Shop-O-Matic blog alert |
- Ikea proposes Miami store for fall 2014
- Download free hurricane apps to prepare, stay safe in a storm
- Hurricane prep: Five things you need to buy today
- Buy Energizer batteries and save $50 on utility bills
- Free appetizer at P.F. Chang's
- Donate $5 to charity, save 25 percent at Macy's on Saturday
- Florida's first American Girl Store to open in The Falls
- Sawgrass Mills adds new stores
| Ikea proposes Miami store for fall 2014 Posted: 23 Aug 2012 07:20 AM PDT
Ikea, the Swedish home furnishings retailer, announced plans to open a new store in Miami-Dade County. Ikea officials will be submitting plans to build a second South Florida store location in the city of Sweetwater, west of the Miami International Airport, according to a press release. Construction could begin as early as the spring of next year and the store opening in early fall 2014, the release said. The property in mind is on 14.6-acres at the intersection of the Dolphin Expressway and the Florida Turnpike near the Dolphin Mall. The 417,000-square-foot proposed Ikea store would be built above two levels of parking with 1,500 spaces, the release said. Store look and layout will be similar to other Ikea stores. The retailer known for its discounted prices on furniture would bring more than 400 jobs to the area and 500 more during the construction phase. "We are thrilled with the reception afforded Ikea since entering the state nearly five years ago, so we are excited to submit plans for IKEA Miami where we can grow our Florida and southeastern U.S. reach," said Mike Ward, Ikea U.S. president, in a news release. "This proposed store would complement our South Florida presence established in Sunrise and bring the unique family-friendly shopping experience closer to existing and new Miami-Dade customers." The Miami location would be the fourth Ikea in Florida. Other locations include Sunrise, Tampa and Orlando. The store would feature 10,000 designer home furnishing items, 50 room-settings, three model home interiors, a 500-seat restaurant and a supervised children's play area. Ikea has more than 330 stores in 40 countries, including 38 in the U.S. Three ways to keep up with the latest deals: "Like" our Sentinel Deals page on Facebook; follow Justine Griffin on Twitter@SunBizGriffin and sign up for Deals text alerts. 
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| Download free hurricane apps to prepare, stay safe in a storm Posted: 23 Aug 2012 06:47 AM PDT
As Tropical Storm Isaac approaches South Florida, download these free Apple and Android apps now to help prepare and stay informed before, during and after a storm. Hurricane by American Red Cross: This free app, for iOs and Android, was introduced on Aug. 1. Monitor and track storm conditions and help prepare your family and home. It also has a "I'm safe" messaging features broadcast via social media outlets. Sun Sentinel: Our free app, for iOs and Android, offers up-to-the-minute updates from our storm expert Ken Kaye, along with tips on storm prep, evacuation procedures and emergency information from South Florida agencies. Your Plan: This free iOS app, from The Insurance Information Institute, offers pre-loaded checklists to help with prep. Hurricane Tracker: This iOS freebie offers eight live radar animations, local satellites and forecasts. Hurricane Hound: For Android, tracks and forecasts of active hurricanes and tropical storms on a Google maps background. Three ways to keep up with the latest deals: "Like" our Sentinel Deals page on Facebook; follow Doreen Christensen on Twitter@PrettyGoodIdeas and sign up for Deals text alerts. 
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| Hurricane prep: Five things you need to buy today Posted: 23 Aug 2012 06:20 AM PDT
It's never too early to plan for a hurricane. But chances are you haven't laid in a stash of supplies to get through a storm yet. With Isaac threatening, here are the five things you need to pick up at the grocery store today. Calls to a local supermarkets reveal that many South Floridians are already stocking up on these items: 1. Bottled water; figure on 20 gallons for a family of four Make your own handy supply checklist with our SunSentinel Hurrican Planner tool. Three ways to keep up with the latest deals: "Like" our Sentinel Deals page on Facebook; follow Doreen Christensen on Twitter@PrettyGoodIdeas and sign up for Deals text alerts. 
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| Buy Energizer batteries and save $50 on utility bills Posted: 23 Aug 2012 06:15 AM PDT
If you're stocking up on batteries for storm preparation, keep this offer in mind. Get up to $50 off utility bills with the Energizer Battery Utility Rewards Program running through 2013. Purchase specially-marked packages of Energizer-brand batteries and get one or two codes per package. Then, redeem them to help pay for electric, phone, water or cable bills. Rewards range from $2.50 for two codes to $25 for 10, up to two $25 rewards per household; codes can only be redeemed online. You will be asked for your utility account number during registration. Also, you can elect to donate codes to Habitat for Humanity. Visit EnergizerUtilitiesCash.com to see the list of of eligible products and retailers along with promotion rules. Click here for the deal. The offer ends on March 31 or while supplies last. Three ways to keep up with the latest deals: "Like" our Sentinel Deals page on Facebook; follow Doreen Christensen on Twitter@PrettyGoodIdeas and sign up for Deals text alerts. 
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| Free appetizer at P.F. Chang's Posted: 23 Aug 2012 04:45 AM PDT
Get a free appetizer at P.F. Chang's with a Facebook offer. Visit P.F. Chang's fan page to claim the coupon, good for a free starter valued at up to $9.95 with entree purchase. After you get get the coupon via email, redeem by printing it out or showing it on your phone to the server. We love the Crab Wontons. What's your fave starter? Click here for the deal. The coupon expires on Sept. 30. The offer can't be combined with other discounts.
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| Donate $5 to charity, save 25 percent at Macy's on Saturday Posted: 23 Aug 2012 04:11 AM PDT
Donate to your favorite South Florida charity and save 25 percent at Macy's on Saturday, Aug. 25 for the store's 7th annual Shop for a Cause event. The program is a win-win. Buy a $5 ticket designating one of 8,000 nonprofits participating and in return get a savings pass for 25-percent savings off most regular, sale and clearance purchases online and in select stores Friday and all day on Saturday, Aug. 25. Your designated 501 (c)3 charity or 170(c)1 tax exempt status, school booster group or religious organization gets to keep 100 percent of your donation. The program has raised more than $38 million for local charities since 2006, according to a release. This year, all passes sold in Macy's stores will benefit the March of Dimes. Click here for the deal and to see how qualified non-profits can apply to participate. Three ways to keep up with the latest deals: "Like" our Sentinel Deals page on Facebook; follow Doreen Christensen on Twitter@PrettyGoodIdeas and sign up for Deals text alerts. 
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| Florida's first American Girl Store to open in The Falls Posted: 22 Aug 2012 10:22 AM PDT
Florida's first American Girl store will open later this year in Miami's open-air mall, The Falls. The new 16,000-square-foot storefront located on the east side of the mall near Bloomingdale's will open on Oct. 6. The store will have its own bistro, a doll hair salon and other interactive areas for children and parents. The American Girl brand, a subsidiary of Mattel, makes dolls for girls and pairs each unique doll with a set of books. The new store will feature the brand's popular historical and contemporary dolls, doll outfits, accessories, and a section where shoppers can dress up like their own doll. At the doll hair salon, shoppers can choose from ponytails to pierced ears to add to their dolls. A "Creativi-tees" boutique lets girls create T-shirts for themselves and their dolls. "We're delighted to debut a beautiful new store in Miami and welcome our American Girl fans in the area to a special place designed just for them," says Jean McKenzie, executive vice president of American Girl in a news release. A 60-seat bistro inside the store will serve lunch, dinner, dessert and tea during store hours. The menu ranges from cheese pizza and chicken tenders to a Mediterranean salad. The bistro will offer "doll-sized" menus too. The store will also be equipped to host special events for birthday or dining parties. To make reservations, please call 1-877-247-5223. Three ways to keep up with the latest deals: "Like" our Sentinel Deals page on Facebook; follow Justine Griffin on Twitter@SunBizGriffin and sign up for Deals text alerts. 
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| Sawgrass Mills adds new stores Posted: 22 Aug 2012 09:00 AM PDT
Three new stores, which cater to men and women, have been added to the Sawgrass Mills outlet property in Sunrise. Florida's first Original Penguin Outlet, a brand known for its golf shirts, is located across from Bed Bath & Beyond. The store will sell men's suits, bags, belts hats and shoes plus some women and children's apparel at 30 to 70 percent off prices. Greg Norman Collection, inspired by the golf professional Norman himself, has opened a store in The Oasis. The storefront will sell golf-inspired clothing for men and women at up to 65 percent off prices. bareMinerals, a cosmetics company, opened near the Nike Factory Store and will sell discounted items and bundled packages on make up, skin care and body products. More retailers are soon to come to Sawgrass Mills once construction is completed on two expanded areas on the mall property. Three ways to keep up with the latest deals: "Like" our Sentinel Deals page on Facebook; follow Justine Griffin on Twitter@SunBizGriffin and sign up for Deals text alerts. 
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