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Manhattanites mob the Muppet Whatnot Workshop

Jim Hill reports in from FAO Schwarz's flagship store, where holiday shoppers are paying top dollar for the opportunity to create their very own Muppet Read More...

Posted Monday, December 08, 2008 12:00 AM | 10 Comments

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Is Disney looking to trade its 5th Avenue store in for a brand-new retail location down on Times Square?

Since the World of Disney's lease is up in 2010, the Mouse is already on the prowl for a new spot to set up shop in NYC. Jim Hill shares what he's heard about these on-going negotiations Read More...

Posted Tuesday, October 21, 2008 12:00 AM | 7 Comments

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Tune Thursday: Big Green Ogre heads for Great White Way

Jim Hill shares the latest news about "Shrek the Musical," which should open on Broadway just in time for the holidays. He also talks up a special promotional appearance that John Tartaglia will be making at NYC's World of Disney this Saturday & Sunday Read More...

Posted Thursday, January 17, 2008 12:00 AM | 10 Comments