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Man hands out Abercrombie clothes to homeless after CEO's controversial statement 05/15/2013 02:55pm • WASHINGTON - After Abercrombie & Fitch CEO Mike Jeffries made a statement saying he did not want kids or women who are size large to wear the company's clothes, a video campaign has sprung up. Recently, retail analyst Robin Lewis told the Business Insider Jeffries wants only "thin and beautiful" p Bethesda Variety Store Feud Continues 05/08/2013 03:15pm • Strosniders Hardware’s Bruce Variety-style variety store will open soon and the feud between the two former neighbors only seems to be ratcheting up. A Bruce Variety employee, who declined to be identified, has been standing on the sidewalk near the Bradley Shopping Center since 11:30 a. Zen Tara Tea Closing On Bethesda Avenue 04/30/2013 04:30pm • Zen Tara Tea, the independent tea shop and retailer that opened its own Bethesda Avenue store after success at a local farmers market, is closing on May 26. The news was first reported by blogger Robert Dyer. Zen Tara Tea (4710 Bethesda Ave.) will let customers know in an e-newsletter on Wednesday. Living in Style: Dressing for interview success 04/30/2013 03:23pm • Paula Wolfson and Alex Beall, wtop.com WASHINGTON - Ivana Willis knows the power of strong job skills, an engaging personality and the proper work wardrobe. She has turned her life around with determination, grit and a little help from a nonprofit called Suited for Change -- which provides low- Local beverage delivery companies fill gap for consumer drink demands 04/24/2013 04:28pm • Hoai-Tran Bui, special to wtop.com WASHINGTON - Heavy refill water jugs are a common sight on the doorsteps of many D.C. area homes and apartments. But some local businesses are taking drink deliveries a step further, catering to specialized tastes and customized requests. Soda Y.O.D.A., an on Wednesday, April 24, 2013 04/24/2013 04:06am • 8:20 p.m. - Gail Wilensky, senior policy fellow for Project HOPE Download How recession affected health care spending 7:50 p.m. - Wall Street Journal reporter Kate Linebaugh Download GE Capital no longer investing in gun shops 7:20 p.m. - WTO Emotions play a huge role in shopping 04/24/2013 03:58am • WASHINGTON - Impulsive consumers may want to keep their emotions in check the next time they shop. Whether online or in a store, shopping and emotions go hand in hand. Rosellina Ferraro, marketing associate professor at the Robert H. Smith School of Business at the University of Maryland, says The Right Note: No Use for This Tax 04/18/2013 03:00pm • The Right Note is a weekly opinion column by published on Thursdays. The views and opinions expressed in the column are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of ARLnow.com. The new Virginia transportation plan assumes it will receive revenue from online sales taxes captured un Arlington Among Top Cities for Online Donations 04/12/2013 09:55am • When it comes to online activity, apparently local residents aren’t just shopping and checking Facebook all day. Arlington has been ranked as one of the top cities in America for charitable giving online. Blackbaud, a company that provides software and services to nonprofits, put together the Morning Notes 04/12/2013 08:45am • Cookies By Design President Says Company Closed Bethesda Franchise — The president of recently shuttered Cookies By Design (4913 Cordell Ave.) said the Texas-based company revoked its franchise agreement and ordered it closed after a WUSA9 report on its mice infestation. Bethe Tips for stress-free clothes shopping 04/09/2013 06:09pm • Randi Martin, wtop.com WASHINGTON - Shopping is not all fun and games for everyone. Many women -- and men -- experience anxiety when gearing up for a trip to the mall. Lauren Rothman, founder of fashion consulting firm Styleauteur, has several tips to ease off-the-rack nerves and dressing room Monday, April 8, 2013 04/08/2013 07:18am • 8:20 p.m. - Dan Deevy, Thecinemasource.com Download Movie reviews: 'Disconnect' and 'Scary Movie 5' 7:30 p.m. Ron Brownstein, editorial director, National Journal Group Download "Culture Wars" -- starting to favor democrats instead of republicans Consumers shop with the environment in mind, remain confused by products 04/05/2013 02:48pm • Joan Michelson, special to wtop.com WASHINGTON - A new study by Cone Communications found 71 percent of American consumers consider the environment when they shop, and almost half look for environmental information when deciding which product to purchase. However, consumers are not easily find Little City Gourmet to Open April 15 04/05/2013 12:35pm • Little City Gourmet, a new restaurant and coffee shop in the East Falls Church neighborhood, is slated to hold its Grand Opening on April 15. Located in The Crescent building at 2121 N. Westmoreland Street, three blocks from the East Falls Church Metro station and a block from the W&OD Trail, t Bruce Variety Is Back 03/29/2013 03:05pm • Beloved craft, party item and obscure gift store Bruce Variety opened in its new Woodmont Triangle home today. After more than 60 years in Bradley Shopping Center and what owners Linda Ridenour and Richard Dimock claimed was a rent-hike orchestrated by neighboring Strosniders Hardware to oust them