Call it an air-headed waste of time, retail therapy or a seasonal must. However you feel about it, chances are at this time of year, you're going to notice a flurry of retail activity around you. And for champion shoppers, there's nothing like shopping in another city. New stores, different goods and (possibly) better bargains are always a draw.
And in the case of Vancouver, B.C., the added buying power of the U.S. dollar doesn't hurt.
By D. Parvaz | December 1, 2003
When Puget Sounders go to Portland, they shop. They may be there for another reason perhaps a game or business but they shop.
Oregon's lack of a sales tax is alluring, but that's not what draws Washingtonians over the border.
"Portland is organized so well. The city's designed in a sensitive way. It's less of a hassle to go to different shopping areas," says Seattle textile designer Janell deVarona.
By Susan Phinney | December 1, 2003
