Retail Culture Gifts

"...ok, let's vote. Who's in favour of naming the Church gift shop 'Jesus Christ Superstore'?"

Larry's used art

'That's it then - I'll take the slinky high-heeled cocktail number in a 5 and the everyday workshoe in a 7...'

'We want everyone to remember our name.'

"I bought it off the therapist who's helping me kick my compulsive shopping disorder."

Sale on the same stuff as last week.

Cut Price

Peephole in a pile of presents (colour).

'What do you do with the time you save?'

"It was terrifying experience being faced with that kind of compulsive, insane behaviour...I tell you it's positively the last time I put foot in the sales!"

"I want something that will make Richard Burton sit up and take notice."

"Excuse me, I'm here to do some sole searching."

Two women wearing identical dresses head toward exchange window at department store.

'She's so put together!'

"They're on special offer so I got three times more than I could ever use for twice as much as I could afford!"

"This is a clever little shop. It makes you think it would be fun to own a lamp."

"I think I've found the most comfy jeans."

"My online account predicts the things I should own, then buys them with my credit card. It�s very convenient, but I do now need to move to a larger house."

A women in a shoeshop.

Wolf trying on sheep's clothing at a retail store.

Mall Directory: You aren't here x - where the heck are you?

'It's nothing serious. Rest is the best cure for binge shopping.'

"Wait a sec, I have a coupon around here somewhere."

Hamlet's struggle with online shopping addiction. To eBay or not to eBay.

You're telling me not to choose sides between Google and Apple. Precisely. Computer Villa. Stay neutral. Continue to support both companies. Emotionally. Right. By buying as much as you can from both companies. Doesn't that only benefit you? Heretic. Absolve yourself by upgrading your phone! Computer Villa.

"If the economy's ground to a halt, we can help by carrying on shopping."

"I shop, therefore I am."

"This town ain't big enough for the proposed outlet shopping mall at Millet Creek Pass."

'If you're having trouble finding what you want, try our other store--'Cabernet Sauvignons Starting with the Letter B'.'

"How was work?"

"T-shirt weather's coming. How ready are you?"

'I'd like to return this, please.'

"Al, you've been chosen Businessman of the Year by the Junior Chamber of Commerce."

Stuff: You Don't Really Need But Still Don't Have.

"Our business is based on breakthroughs."