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University Daily Kansan
Page 1195 from reel: NP 7853 (1998-08-17 to 1999-01-22)
https://digital.lib.ku.edu/ku-udk/47031

Title: Popular Items Make Gift Giving Fun, Unreliable
Summary: Article examines popular holiday gift items including Beanie Babies, Furbys, and other toys, discussing their availability and consumer demand during the holiday season.
Category: features/profiles
Subjects: holiday shopping; consumer behavior; retail trends; gift giving
Named Entities: Gardner, Matt [reporter]
Confidence: 0.9

Title: High Prices Make Some Gifts Unattainable
Summary: Article explores how high prices of luxury and specialty gifts make them unattainable for many consumers during the holiday season, featuring interviews with shoppers and retail representatives.
Category: features/profiles
Subjects: holiday shopping; consumer behavior; luxury goods; retail trends
Named Entities: Kaschube, Amanda [reporter]; Reding, Meghan [Pittsburg sophomore]; Rabbit, Mark [Overland Park senior]; Patrick, Kellie [spokesperson for Neiman Marcus]
Confidence: 0.9

Title: Photo: Snowmen in All Shapes and Forms Are a Hot Gift Item This Year. These Ceramic Snowmen Can Be Found at Any Hallmark...
Category: photos/graphics
Subjects: holiday decorations; gift items; seasonal merchandise
Confidence: 0.8

Title: Photo: Sharper Image on the Plaza in Kansas City, Mo., Offers This "Citybug" Scooter Which Sports a 24-Volt Motor to Noi...
Category: photos/graphics
Subjects: holiday gifts; electronic devices; transportation
Confidence: 0.8

Title: [advertisements]
Advertisers include: Au Marché; Hair Experts Design Team; The Etc. Shop
Category: advertisements
Confidence: 0.9

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