Retail Roundup

Surveys are just great, aren’t they? Any time people want to reveal

some information that is beneficial to them, all they have to do is

compile a survey. Do you think companies perform surveys when they don’t

expect beneficial results?

Well, the people at Chanel have discovered that wearing fragrance may

lead to wealth, fame and success. But even that may be misleading. Of

1,000 women surveyed in January, those wearing fragrance who hoped for

marriage, wealth and fame outnumbered those who don’t wear fragrance.

Read those as you will.

Men may take note of a few of the results, though. While 63% of those

who don’t spray on fragrance cook, about 36% of fragrance wearers do not

cook. At the same time, fragrance wearers are more likely to exercise

than their counterparts. The latter result makes a lot of sense. After

all, no one wants to stink.

Ready to buy a sidewalk?

Corona del Mar plaza will hosts its summer sidewalk sale from 9 a.m.

to 5 p.m. Saturday and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday. Along with the sale,

Zany Brainy will host face painting Saturday, Model Magic will have games

to celebrate Harry Potter’s birthday on both days, Bristol Farms will

host barbecue demonstrations, Sur la Table will demonstrate citrus

juicers and offer samples, and Baby Unique will host a tent sale.

Meanwhile, at Three Dog Bakery’s third annual Barkday Pool Party from

noon to 3 p.m. Saturday, visiting pooches can splash in two wading pools,

play games, participate in a doggy bikini contest (those contests have

gone to the dogs) and model in a beach scene photo shoot. All dogs will

receive complimentary barkday cake. And, if their owners make at least a

$25 purchase, they’ll receive free dog sunglasses. They’ll be so cool,

like Benji, Lassie and Hooch.