Parents escape holiday must-have toy pressure this year
In New Jersey families feel a temporary reprieve from frantic must-have toy shopping. With no single hot item, parents spread budgets and search strategies, while prices rise for electronics and branded gear. Experts warn the pressure will return as new toys hit shelves, and peer comparison persists in shaping choices.
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SoftwareToGo kiosks burn CDs for instant software purchases
In a push to expand software sales retailers install touch screen kiosks offering a virtual inventory and burn-to-order CDs in minutes. Office Depot stores with SoftwareToGo began use last week with plans to add The Wiz Sears and RadioShack locations in coming months. Protocall Technologies aims to widen access to 200 titles now and 300 later, with talks including Microsoft about selling products through the system.
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