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  Longer Shopping Hours a Boon for German Stores | Business | Deutsche Welle | 21.07.2003
First set in stone in 1956, the law dictating Germany's restrictive shopping hours was last reformed in the 1990s, when lawmakers extended weekday shopping to 8 p.m.
After all, before June when shops closed at 4 p.m., the customers had to be forced out of the shops and at the time they argued ‘I have time now, I want to shop and you’re closing the shop,’" he said.
Shopping Meccas such as Munich and Stuttgart remained relatively calm and immune from the shopping frenzy apparent in other parts of the country on Saturdays.
www.dw-world.de /dw/article/0,2144,925105,00.html   (850 words)

  
 VicRoads to act on speed signs - National - theage.com.au
A 40 km/h speed sign in Malvern's shopping area, one of several signs to be scrapped by VicRoads.
Mr Goldburg phoned his local council and was told the shopping hours meant 9.30am to 5pm.
VicRoads admitted that motorists had no way of knowing what "shopping hours" meant and last week Mr Finegan ordered the signs be replaced with new ones that clearly stated when lower speed limits applied.
www.theage.com.au /news/national/vicroads-to-act-on-speed-signs/2005/06/28/1119724632479.html?from=moreStories   (601 words)

  
  Shopping hours - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Shopping Hours in the states capital Perth are regulated by laws similar to South Australia.
Shopping days and opening hours in Germany are regulated by a federal law, the "Shop Closing Law" (Ladenschlußgesetz), first enacted in 1956 and last revised on March 13, 2003.
Shops are also obliged to close all day on Sundays and public holidays (both federal and state), and special rules apply concerning Christmas Eve (December 24) when that day falls on a workday.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Shopping_hours   (1953 words)

  
 Scotland Shopping & Scotland Exchange Rate | iExplore.com
Shopping in Scotland can be great fun, especially if you have time to explore smaller, off-the-beaten-track stores.
Shop for antiques, woolens, tartans, leather and sheepskin clothing, crystal, china, silver jewelry and, of course, whisky.
Hours may vary: Some stores may be open on Sunday morning, and most stores will close early one day, usually Wednesday or Thursday.
www.iexplore.com /dmap/Scotland/Shopping   (130 words)

  
 Shopping in Hungary
You can browse in tiny shops or spend hours in shopping centers in several places in the city.
Shopping centers on weekdays are open till 8 p.m.
The elegant MOM PARK with 70 shops, a restaurant and cinema (11th district, Attila út) is the newest shopping and entertainment center of the City.
www.gotohungary.com /whattodo/shopping.shtml   (493 words)

  
 Sunday shopping - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
This meant that shops such as department stores and supermarkets were not able to open legally.
An earlier attempt by Margaret Thatcher's government to allow Sunday shopping in 1986 was defeated in Parliament, with opposition coming from Conservative MPs who saw it as a threat to family life and church attendance, and Labour MPs who were concerned about workers' rights.
Consequently, opening hours are longer than in England and Wales, and large supermarkets remain open 24-7.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Sunday_shopping   (1939 words)

  
 Food Shopping
For the love of shopping: It's a deeper experience for manyFort Wayne News Sentinel, IN - 2 hours agoWith the touch of a button, a little girl moves from boutique to boutique, happily spending money, window-shopping or grabbing a bite at the food court.
Food shopping is something you have to do and people will shop late in the evening because its convenient to go then...Retail group urges rethink on extended shopping hours ABC Onlineall 3 news articles
Shopping tips for ChristmasJamaica Gleaner, Jamaica - 11 hours agoIf you plan to use left overs secure all the foods in sealed plastic containers while the food is still warm.
www.iaswww.com /ODP/Shopping/Food   (355 words)

  
 Shopping, Kauai, Hawaii - The Poipu Beach Resort Association   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
Shopping areas on the south shore are situated both in Poipu and Koloa.
When shopping for a strand or a piece of designer jewelry, this is a must see collection.
Children's Shop with a variety of clothing, beachwear, games, toys and footwear.
www.poipubeach.org /shopping   (623 words)

  
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Egypt can rightfully be termed as shopper’s paradise with its exquisite carpets, typical Egyptian historical reproductions and artifacts, papyrus wall hangings, dates and dry fruits, spices and prayer beads, colourful fabric and clothes, fabulous jewellery.
At the more sophisticated shopping malls you can shop in the comfort of an air conditioner and pick up wall hangings and the famous Egyptian rugs and carpets among other things.
www.planetgypsy.com /destinations/EGYPT/shopping.html   (175 words)

  
 Berlin introduces longer shopping hours
Just in time for Christmas, the city is pioneering the way in loosening the strict regulations on shop opening hours that have been in force for half-a-century.
The decision follows a change in federal law earlier this month, allowing Germany's 16 states to set their own opening hours in what is seen as a key test of Germany's ability to adapt to change.
At present shopping is still largely restricted to working hours on weekdays, with essentially no stores open at all on Sundays.
www.turkishpress.com /news.asp?id=151479   (682 words)

  
 Chicago : Shopping | Frommers.com
Shopping Hours -- As a general rule, store hours are 10am to 6 or 7pm Monday through Saturday and noon to 6pm Sunday.
Nearly all the stores in the Loop are open for daytime shopping only, generally from 9 or 10am to no later than 6pm Monday through Saturday.
Chicago has shops selling just about anything you could want or need, be it functional or ornamental, whimsical or exotic.
www.frommers.com /destinations/chicago/0006010031.html   (605 words)

  
 Shopping Cooking Home
For some people, already full schedules are just added to by lots of extra Christmas chores, shopping, cooking or booking travel plans.
It's coming down to the final hours, for shopping, cooking, or traveling.
Isaac to do the grocery shopping and cooking for her clients while her kids are at school.
www.iaswww.com /ODP/Home/Cooking/Shopping   (299 words)

  
 Shopping on St. Thomas, Virgin Islands
The stores in Charlotte Amalie are housed in and among historical buildings; so shopping and sightseeing in one trip is easy.
Sunday Hours: While Sunday hours are usually half day, closing time 1pm; there are exceptions created by the number of ships in port.
Shop for jewelry, clothes, perfumes, liquor, electronics, music, sunglasses, hot sauces and souvenirs.
www.vinow.com /stthomas/shopping   (1301 words)

  
 Extended shopping hours for Designer Days - Pittsburgh Tribune-Review
Shopping through rack after rack of merchandise by designers such as Donna Karan, Versace, Manolo Blahnik, Rocca Wear, Luca Luca and Ralph Lauren sounds like a day in the life of a big-city fashionista.
In its 36th year, the shopping spectacular is the Pittsburgh section of the National Council of Jewish Women's largest annual fundraiser, and attracts thousands of loyal customers.
With extended shopping hours beginning at 1 p.m.
www.pittsburghlive.com /x/pittsburghtrib/living/fashion/s_477944.html   (533 words)

  
 Relaxed laws during World Cup permit later shopping hours | www.azstarnet.com ®
German law allows shops to be open only from 6 a.m.
Germans are accustomed to the hours and have learned to adapt.
But in a world where globalization is not just a rallying cry but a reality, it's time to rethink the rules, said Harry Bird, a 35-year-old financial trader originally from France.
www.azstarnet.com /sn/printDS/134349   (407 words)

  
 Peak Online Shopping Hours: 9 to 5 - eMarketer
They had access to high-speed connections at work, but not from home (where most were still on dial-up), so shopping was easier and quicker from the workplace.
CyberSource found that the peak shopping hour on a recent high-volume week (December 3 through December 9, during the critical online holiday shopping season) was 1 pm Pacific time (4 pm Eastern time) — work hours by anyone's definition.
After that, as employees began going in to work on the East Coast and then across the nation, shopping volumes also began climbing to their midday peak.
www.emarketer.com /Article.aspx?1004376   (404 words)

  
 SSRN-'Dinkies' and Housewives: The Regulation of Shopping Hours by Marcel Thum, Alfons Weichenrieder
The idea of deregulating shopping hours brings strong opposition from many groups in the society.
If a majority of families has two income earners, long opening hours become essential and the regulation of shopping hours tends to be eliminated.
Thum, Marcel P. and Weichenrieder, Alfons J., "'Dinkies' and Housewives: The Regulation of Shopping Hours" (March 1997).
papers.ssrn.com /sol3/papers.cfm?abstract_id=40950   (336 words)

  
 DaVinci: Shopping
Globe and MailToday is busiest shopping day of the yearGlobal National, Canada - 23 minutes agoVisa says more than seven million Canadians are expected to descend on stores in hopes of getting their shopping done.
Yule shopping peaks todayRegina Leader-Post, Canada - 4 hours agoOTTAWA -- Today is expected to be the busiest shopping day of the year, with Canadians spending more than $2 billion on last-minute Christmas gifts,...Canadians to spend $2 billion during last-minute holiday shopping dash CNW Telbec (Communiqués de presse)all 20 news articles
Fox 28Elderly Woman Dies On Way Home From Shopping TripWCPO, OH - 1 hour agoAn elderly driver is dead after she became lost on her way home from shopping.
www.bluegrassdavinci.com /ODP/Shopping   (351 words)

  
 Longer shopping hours. (Germany) - Europe - HighBeam Research
Germany's archaic shopping hour regulations have been amended.
Landenschluss or store closing hours have been regulated since 1956 to ensure the reduction of working hours in the country.
The Christian Democrats and the Free Democrats have recently reached an agreement that would allow stores to delay their closing hours from 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm on weekdays and from 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm on Saturdays.
www.highbeam.com /doc/1G1-18920256.html   (144 words)

  
 Hours of Shopping in Eindhoven
This Monday morning could exist to offset the “koopavond,” which is on Friday nights, when many stores stay open later.
A recent exciting phenomenon is that some grocery stores, particularly Albert Heijn, are extending their hours into the evenings both during the week and on weekends.
Note that at times when many stores are closed, a single pharmacy is typically dedicated to be open.
www.beyondmarketing.com /eindhoven/shopping_b.htm   (207 words)

  
 Downtown Disney Shopping
EUROSPAIN - This elegant shop, presented by Arribas Brothers, showcases a selection of full-lead crystal from around the world.
Changing Attitudes features the coolest to the hottest streetwear for the younger generation, plus an assortment of belts, watches, jewelry and accessories.
Metal, wood and stone are among media featured in this unique shop created by Ron Hoy.
www.magictrips.com /dtd/shopping.shtml   (1230 words)

  
 Retail group urges rethink on extended shopping hours
The Retail Traders Association of WA says extra shopping hours over Christmas have been very popular and the state should consider making them permanent.
Shops were allowed to extend trading hours over the past two Sundays and last night.
WA voters rejected Sunday trading and late night shopping on all weekdays at a referendum in February last year.
www.abc.net.au /news/items/200612/1816103.htm?wa   (194 words)

  
 Shoura Considers Proposal to Regulate Shopping Hours   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
The proposal was presented by Dr. Abdul Aziz Al-Naiem and the majority of the members agreed to form a committee to study the 16 point system which he proposed.
In order to encourage Saudis to take jobs in shopping centers and thus reduce unemployment, the proposal suggests specifying a Saudi employee’s salary at a minimum of SR2,000 and including these Saudis in the social security system.
With shorter hours, there would be a reduction in electricity consumption and employees will be less exhausted, but there will be lower profits given that most Saudis like to shop in the evening,” said Ahmed Al-Ghamdi, an electronics store owner.
www.arabnews.com /?page=1§ion=0&article=71786&d=16&m=10&y=2005&pix=kingdom.jpg&category=Kingdom   (706 words)

  
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More than 60 shops and restaurants make their home at the Crown Center Shops.
From the luxury of Halls department store to shops for lovers of books, nature, cars, toys and pets.
Public access to the Crown Center Shops begins at 5 a.m.
www.crowncenter.com /shopping   (103 words)

  
 The Woodlands Mall Extends Sunday Shopping Hours
Beginning Sunday, June 5, The Woodlands Mall will extend shopping hours for the convenience of area shoppers.
According to Wendy Ellis, Senior Marketing Manager, the new hours are a direct response to customers' requests to have increased accessed to mall retailers.
General Growth currently has ownership interest and management responsibility for a portfolio of 209 regional shopping malls in 44 states, as well as ownership in planned community developments and commercial office buildings.
www.town-center.com /news/june152005.cfm   (210 words)

  
 SanFrancsicoShop - WorldTravelShop - Most Unique Shopping Districts in the San Francisco Bay Area - 2,000+ Stores
Every year Santa is in residence to hear the holiday wishes of children from all over the world.Over 300,000 people visit Santaland® each year.
Great experiences to enhance your shopping trip to Union Square over the holidays.
A good guideline to the shopping hours for Union Square are the major department stores.
www.sfbayshop.com /index.html   (284 words)

  
 Business and Shopping Hours - Cyprus Properties Online
In towns, shops close at 19.00hrs during the Winter period (November-March) and at 20:30 hrs during the Summer period (April-October).
As from 15th of June till 31st of August shops in towns close between 14:00 and 17:00 hrs for the summer afternoon break.
On Wednesday and Saturday shops close at 14:00 hrs.Just before Christmas and Easter, shops usually remain open until late in the evening.Supermarkets close one hour later on Friday evening.
www.cyprus-properties-online.com /Business_shopping_hours.htm   (278 words)

  
 :: GALLERY IN THE SUN - Extended Holiday Shopping Hours ::
he Gallery in the Sun is pleased to announce that we are offering extended holiday shopping hours from Monday, December 20th, through Wednesday, December 22nd.
For these three special days, the gallery will be open from 9 a.m.
Whether you are needing some last-minute stocking stuffers or are looking to get an early start on next year's shopping list, come join us at the Gallery in the Sun this holiday season.
www.degrazia.org /ExtendedHours.aspx   (135 words)

  
 Shopping Hours - The German Way
Only once a month (and during the Christmas season) were stores allowed to stay open two hours later on “long Saturdays.” Now, working mothers and other people with jobs are at last able to shop when they are off work.
These Austrian shopping center doors indicate the limited shopping hours that have been typical in German-speaking countries—a situation that has finally improved for shoppers in Germany.
Even under the old law, when stores were granted the right to stay open until 8:00 pm on Thursdays, most smaller shops continued to close their doors by 6:00 pm.
www.german-way.com /shophrs.html   (711 words)

  
 Chicago mall shopping hours & events - The 900 Shops
Chicago mall shopping hours & events - The 900 Shops
Some stores and restaurants may have extended hours.
The material on this site may not be reproduced or otherwise used, except for personal, non-commercial purposes, without the prior permission of Urban Retail Properties Co.
www.shop900.com /hours.asp   (88 words)

  
 Andalusia forums: WARNING - Christmas Shopping Hours 23/24 Dec - TripAdvisor
Some small shops will probably decide to open but you cannot guarantee this.
Shops are usually open until mid afternoon on Christmas Eve but this year is the exception with it being a Sunday.
You don't mention which of the Petit Palace hotels you are staying at in Sevilla, Marqués Santa Ana or the Santa Cruz, but I recommend that you contact them regarding lunch or dinner on Christmas eve and Christmas day.
www.tripadvisor.com /ShowTopic-g187428-i283-k902741-WARNING_Christmas_Shopping_Hours_23_24_Dec-Andalusia.html   (754 words)

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