Saranac Lake, NY, Nov 01, 2011 — The first community-owned department store in the state of New York opened its doors in the North Country this weekend.

The Community Store in Saranac Lake traces its roots to the shutdown of the Ames department store chain in 2002. Organizers of the project sold half-a-million dollars in shares to local residents to get the store off the ground. As Chris Knight reports, shoppers who visited the store Saturday liked its selection and its prices.  Go to full article

Berkeley, CA, Nov 30, 2009 — There's a new way for consumers to find out more about the products they buy. Samara Freemark has the story of a new online guide that lets you look up how good products are for you and for the environment.  Go to full article

Apr 16, 2009 — Six national clothing and sporting goods companies are trying to force a North Country department store into bankruptcy. The creditors say Hacketts department store owes them $1.6 million. David Sommerstein reports.  Go to full article

Dec 23, 2008 — There are two shopping days left before Christmas, and Saranac Lake merchants are offering an incentive to "buy local". The Saranac Lake Area Chamber of Commerce is handing out shopper passports to help keep local residents shopping for their holiday gifts at local stores. The idea was prompted by the Community Store last month. Todd Moe talks with Kathy Steinbrook, co-owner of Scotts Florist, about the "buy local" campaign this winter.  Go to full article

Sep 27, 2007 — Last week, the Canadian dollar, or "loonie", equaled the U.S. dollar for the first time since 1976. Some analysts say it could climb even higher. The shift has meant booming business for many stores in the North Country. David Sommerstein reports.  Go to full article

Aug 04, 2006 — You might not be getting what you pay for when you buy food with the USDA organic label. The GLRC's Rebecca Williams explains.  Go to full article

May 11, 2006 — A strong loonie - almost 90 cents to the dollar - is tempting Canadian shoppers across the border. Douglas Hopper has a report from the St. Lawrence Center Mall in Massena.  Go to full article

Dec 26, 2005 — The day after Christmas is known as Boxing Day in Canada. Most Americans aren't very clear on what "boxing day" means--and neither are many Canadians. Lucy Martin sampled folks in Ottawa.  Go to full article

Jul 29, 2005 — The deep discount giant Walmart is in a full court press to boost its presence in the North Country. Construction is underway on Supercenters in Leray and Lowville. This week, the Malone Town Council approved an environmental impact statement for a Supercenter there. In Potsdam, the town planning board is getting close to voting on Walmart's plan for a Supercenter on Route 11. Critics say the board isn't holding Walmart to a high standard. David Sommerstein reports.  Go to full article

Dec 30, 2003 — Shopping has become easier today with the expansion of different registries. Commentator Elle Garrell Berger has some thoughts on the potential of really efficient shopping.  Go to full article