Gift cards should be worry-free, thanks to a new state law that bars hidden fees and extends expiration dates. But will those retailers be around in 2009 to redeem those cards? (Press Photo/Rex Larsen)
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Gift cards should be worry-free, thanks to a new state law that bars hidden fees and extends expiration dates. But will those retailers be around in 2009 to redeem those cards? (Press Photo/Rex Larsen)
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Lenie Maglasang of Grand Rapids pulls her cart at the 28th Street Toys R Us on Black Friday morning. A few reports of rude shoppers didn’t dampen the consumer spirit on the busiest shopping day of the year. (Press Photo/Emily Zoladz)
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Press photo / Lori Niedenfuer CoolDavid Despres came prepared with a tent when arrived at the Best Buy on 28th Street at 11:50 a.m. Thursday. He was the first in line for today’s big sale. Gearing up for today’s Black…
The economy may not be a horn of plenty this year, but people who choose to eat out for Thanksgiving aren’t cutting back in huge numbers. (Press Photos/Adam Bird)
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Press Photo/T.J. HamiltonKayla Velez, 10, and her mom Sara Chulski are served Thanksgiving dinner from volunteers Sue Kaczanowski and Suzanne Belanger, right, at the Boys & Girls Club of Grand Rapids Youth Commonwealth. GRAND RAPIDS — Whipping up Tuesday’s lavish…