Shopping is the purchase of goods and services from retailers.
Explanation
Shopping is considered a recreational activity of psychological interest. Shopping involves selection and purchase.
"Window shopping" is an American/English phrase meaning to look into glass windows of a shop for entertainment and imagine purchasing items without actually purchasing, possibly just to pass the time between other activities, or planning a purchase.
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Global fears of a recession grow stronger By MARK LANDLER Tue, 07 Oct 2008 08:03:00 -0000 Three days after the White House's $700 billion rescue plan was approved, it looks like a pebble tossed into a churning sea. Emerging markets find they aren't insulated from the tumult By Alexei Barrionuevo, Andrew E. Kramer and Julie Werdigier Tue, 07 Oct 2008 03:39:09 -0000 Emerging markets took one of their biggest collective tumbles in a decade as stock markets from Mexico to Indonesia to Russia were gripped by fears of a collapse. Oil prices fall below $90 a barrel By Clifford Krauss Mon, 06 Oct 2008 23:29:12 -0000 Oil prices fell below $90 a barrel for the first time since February, and weak global demand has prompted predictions of further drops. The sheriff at Siemens sees an endless battle By CARTER DOUGHERTY Tue, 07 Oct 2008 08:03:00 -0000 Peter Solmssen, the general counsel of the German engineering conglomerate, says the company, which has about 400,000 employees around the world, is making progress in stamping out a corporate culture of corruption. Lilly to buy ImClone for $6.5 billion By Andrew Pollack Mon, 06 Oct 2008 23:56:03 -0000 The bid by Lilly for the biotechnology company beat out an offer from Bristol-Myers Squibb, which markets ImClone's cancer drug Erbitux in the United States along with ImClone. Markets remain weak in Europe and Asia By DAVID JOLLY AND BETTINA WASSENER Tue, 07 Oct 2008 08:03:00 -0000 Stocks fell modestly in Europe on Tuesday after a mixed session in Asia. A surprisingly large interest rate cut by the Reserve Bank of Australia left investors hoping that coordinated interest rate cuts might be coming.
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Markets mixed in volatile trade Tue, 07 Oct 2008 09:08:42 -0000 European and Asian markets show volatility as worries persist over the strength of financial institutions. EU finance chiefs in crisis talks Tue, 07 Oct 2008 09:06:27 -0000 EU finance ministers are set to discuss increasing the guarantees for bank savings accounts in global crisis talks as the turbulence in world share prices continues. BHS suffers 34% fall in profits Tue, 07 Oct 2008 08:19:14 -0000 Retailer BHS reports a fall in both annual profits and sales as High Street conditions continue to deteriorate. Insurer withdrawal threatens JJB Tue, 07 Oct 2008 08:16:51 -0000 JJB Sports shares hit record lows after an insurer refuses to cover suppliers against the risk of it being unable to pay them. Markets need morals, says Brown Mon, 06 Oct 2008 19:44:58 -0000 Gordon Brown says markets must abide by a system of "morals", including responsible risk-taking and a work ethic. Australia slashes interest rates Tue, 07 Oct 2008 06:56:03 -0000 Australia's central bank cuts its key interest rate from 7% to 6% - a much bigger-than-expected reduction.
Hilsberg - Offers a wide variety of American gourmet and speciality foods for delivery throughout in Europe. In English and German.
Capezio Europe - Dance and ballet wear manufacturers with distributors throughout Europe.
Meta Description: [ Dance and Ballet wear from Capezio Europe. Shoes, Clothes including Legwear, Dancesport, Tap, Ballroom and Dance Accessories. ]
Ergolife of Sweden - Unusual lifestyle products and accessories delivered throughout Europe. In English, French and Swedish.
Meta Description: [ Ergolife of Sweden ]
Eurobid - Auction site with goods from different European countries. Languages: English, French, German, Italian and Spanish.
Meta Description: [ Live auction from private party to private party all over Europe. The site has been translated fully to 5 different languages: English, French, German, Italian and Spanish. ]
In.Lease Furniture Rentals - Offices in several countries in North West Europe.
Meta Description: [ In-lease rental furniture for expats ]
justgetit.ch - Distributors of lifestyle products and home accessories. In English, German, Italian and French.
La Carte des Vins - Sells wines, accessories, and related books in France and Spain. Also offers online wine shopping. [Requires Flash.]
Music Store Professional - Based in Germany, it offers an online catalog of music instruments and equipment, accessories, and products for the hard disk recording.
Meta Description: [ Music Store Köln -Online Shop für Musikinstrumente, Synthesizer, Studio, DJ, Gitarre, Bass, Drums, Keyboard, Digital-Piano, PA, Licht! Großer 2nd Hand- und Kleinanzeigenmarkt! ]
500Musik Service - German store offering a web catalog of musical instruments, accessories, devices for studio and home recording.
Meta Description: [ Web-Shop für Musikinstrumente & Recording ]
Netsson - Consumer electronics and information technology equipment. Multilingual.
Meta Description: [ Netsson Online Digital Photography Camera Camcorder Equipment Shop ]
Smedbo - Manufacturer of bathroom accessories. Details on products and distributors in Central Europe and Scandinavia.
Meta Description: [ Everything you need in bathroom accessories, such as soap dispenser, toiletrollholder, bathroom hooks and towel hooks etc. ]
Snowrental - Rent skis, snowboards, and boots. Order by resort, ski level, and rental dates. Rental locations in France, Italy and Austria.
Meta Description: [ Skiing, Ski Hire and Skiing Holidays. Rent skis and boards before getting to the resort. Save time and money and get a better choice. ]
Thomann Cyberstore - German reseller of music instruments, related equipment and accessories, sheet music. Online ordering.
Meta Description: [ Das erste deutsche Internet-Kaufhaus NETZMARKT präsentiert Musikhaus Thomann. ]
Die 'the GazettE' Autogrammstunde in Berlin am 19.1o.2oo7 im Shopping Center 'Das Schloss'. Hab den Sound rausgenommen ...