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Roz's Soapbox - Valentine's Day Shopping

From: Roslyn Allen
Length: 00:05:14

Businesses find new and ridiculous ways to cash in at Valentine's Day. Read the full description.

Default-piece-image-1 Well, here we go again. Another season and another reason to buy. You know that shade of red you saw after your Christmas credit card bills came in? Well, now you can't escape it because today is Valentine's Day. One of the biggest days of the year for retailers and with Valentine's gift buying in full swing, I had to head downtown to see how some local retailers are capitalizing on the season.

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Piece Description

Well, here we go again. Another season and another reason to buy. You know that shade of red you saw after your Christmas credit card bills came in? Well, now you can't escape it because today is Valentine's Day. One of the biggest days of the year for retailers and with Valentine's gift buying in full swing, I had to head downtown to see how some local retailers are capitalizing on the season.

Broadcast History

Aired CBC Radio, Valentine's Day 2005.