Uniqlo: Japanese Fashion Retailer
I was first introduced to Japanese fashion giant Uniqlo during my first visit to Tokyo some years back. For me, Uniqlo is the Japanese equivalent of America’s GAP with sizing […]
Category Archives: Shopping
Target: Once Upon A Time
Once upon a time, Target was two with Target USA formed since 1962 and Target Canada born in early 2013. But now, Target is back to one. Walmart has dominated […]
Tasting Europe, One Butter at a Time
I had a similar moment like the young lady’s reaction at seeing ROYCE’ chocolates in my previous post. I jumped with joy at seeing Celles sur Belle butter on a […]
ROYCE’ Chocolate
This past weekend, as I entered Mitsuwa Marketplace, a group of teenagers entered alongside at the same time. One of the teenage girls suddenly exclaimed with glee, “OH MY GOD! […]
Goliath & Goliath: Amazon vs Google Shopping Express
Amazon went online in 1995. Several years later in 2007, Amazon’s online grocery store AmazonFresh launched in Seattle. Recently, spring 2013 saw the launch of Google Shopping Express in Northern […]
Paper Bliss
My calligraphy classmates repeatedly mentioned purchasing calligraphy supplies from FLAX in San Francisco. Still being unfamiliar with the go-to places in the Bay Area, I asked what FLAX was. My […]
Chocolate Jewels
A friend recently surprised me with the cutest box of chocolates from MarieBelle New York in the mail. Two artfully decorated chocolates came in a beautiful box shaped like a […]
Discovering Bookstores
Getting lost in a bookstore is always an exploration. Whether I’m browsing the aisles of big box bookstores or perusing the shelves of boutique book shops, these journeys lend to […]
Ginger Beer … Bold. Refreshing. Spicy.
I love ginger. Ginger in cooking, in marmalade jams, as crystallized candies, as ginger snap cookies, and definitely in drinks like hot honey ginger teas or ginger beers. Tasting different […]
Warehouse Alternatives to Costco Wholesale
Like many North American shoppers, I enjoy shopping at Costco Wholesale too – from perusing its seemingly endless warehouse aisles for small household appliances, new best seller books, latest released […]
Silicon Valley Loonies 