SINGAPORE: There were 49 cases of fallen windows across Singapore between January and November this year, the Building and Construction Authority (BCA) said in a joint media release with the Housing and Development Board (HDB) on Friday (Dec 11).

Thirty-two of these involved casement windows,or windows with a side that is hinged to a frame.

Sixteen cases were of fallen sliding windows, while the remaining incident involvedlouvre windows or those with horizontal panels.

No injuries were reported from these incidents, said the agencies.

The number of cases reported in the first 11 months of this year is not far from the 51 incidents in the whole of 2019.

Over the past few years, the number of fallen window cases we see yearly remains at about 50 cases.While there has not been an increase in numbers, there has also not been any improvement," saidBCAs director of facade engineering and technology departmentLee Chee Weye.

BCA said the key causes of fallen casement windows included corrosion in aluminium rivets in casement window fittings."Corrosion compromises the strength of the rivets, rendering it unable to hold the casement window panels firmly in place," said the agency.

Since 2004,a retrofitting order issued by BCA requireshome owners to replace all aluminium rivets in casement windows with stainless steel ones.

In the case of fallen sliding windows, investigations showed that there was a lack of proper safety stoppers and angle strips to keep panels within the tracks.

"Sliding window panels without these safety features in place detached and fell when homeowners applied excessive outward force in opening or closing the windows," BCA added.

Home owners can face a penalty of up to S$5,000 and/or a jail term of up to six months for failing to replace all aluminium rivets in casement windows with stainless steel ones.

In cases of fallen windows due to lack of maintenance, home owners can face a fine of up to S$10,000 and/or a jail term of up to a year.

Since 2006, 378 people have been fined and 92 people prosecuted for fallen windows, noted the authorities.

"The risk of injury from falling windows is high and is not a trivial matter," the agencies said, adding that home owners and occupants should check and maintain their windows regularly.

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ALBANY -- Congregation Beth Emeths biggest sanctuary has seven floor-to-ceiling stained glass windows, cascades of hundreds of hues of blue dramatically symbolizing the cosmos, skies and oceans during Creation. Floating in the abstract colors are realistic and detailed stained glass scenes of men, women and children celebrating holy days and worshipping. Those scenes were rescued from Temple Beth Emeths 19th century building on Swan and Lancaster Streets.

International authority on stained glass art, Robert Sowers, worked to incorporate those highly detailed human stained glass scenes into the towering blue, green, purple and white abstract designs. The building was dedicated in 1957 and has optimistic, midcentury modern elements like swooping, curved roofs, lots of light and glass.

Even on a gray snowy afternoon, the stained glass shimmers with light.

The realistic scenes are vibrant against the blue background. A beautiful woman gleaning golden sheaves from a field of grain smiles down at visitors.

Yes, thats Ruth from the Bible, an old window from the previous building explains synagogue maintenance director Steve Squires.

He explains that when the old windows included the names of the people depicted, those names were removed before the smaller windows were incorporated into the abstract cosmic windows.

Now, without names, we can see them just humans, just people who are part of all Creation, he adds.

Squires has worked for the synagogue for 30 years and knows all about the treasures it holds.

One of the most fascinating is the Torah scroll displayed in the lobbys glass case. It belonged to Czechoslovakian synagogue but was stolen by the Nazis for Hitlers museum curators. Squires explains that Hitler dreamed of building a Jewish Museum that would showcase the art, religion and culture of an entire population he was determined to murder.

He had curators who kept meticulous records of each object that would go into the museum, said Squires, who remembered that when the Torah scroll was rescued and given to Beth Emeth the tag written by the Nazi curator was inside the box with the scroll.

He leads visitors into a nearby Wolk Hall (named after Rabbi Samuel Wolk, who sadly died right before the 100 Academy Road buildings dedication) where three Tiffany windows sparkle in the darkness. Three wooden doors leading outside were removed and replaced by the Tiffany windows that fill the door frames. One window depicts a life-sized Moses. Visitors have the odd sensation of standing a couple of feet from and eye-to-eye with Moses. His red and burgundy robe and the greenish blue gems surrounding him have the rich pigments that helped make Tiffany famous.

Squires says a Metropolitan Museum of Art researcher came to Beth Emeth to examine the three windows. But she was more astonished by a sample of Tiffanys fabric art owned by Beth Emeth. Its also displayed in a glass case: a silky Torah cover in a shade deep rose with Hebrew words embroidered on it. The researcher said examples of Tiffany's fabric art were rare.

A lot of people dont know that Tiffany made robes, prayer shawls and Torah covers for synagogues, Squires says.

A hall table is loaded with Hanukkah gift bags and little sacks packed with gelt (chocolate coins wrapped in gold foil). Most of the celebrations will be via Zoom but at 4 p.m. Sunday, Dec.13, there will be a drive-up Menorah lighting worshippers can enjoy safe and warm in their cars.

Just down the hall, a group portrait of the greatest Jewish baseball heroes crowded in front of one dugoutand most of them autographed their portraits. Sandy Koufax and his signature are front and center. Even better, the artist painted the portrait of every person who bought the work of art into the stands. movie director Rob Reiner and talk show legend Larry King are among the famous buyers painted into the stands. They autographed the painting hanging in Beth Emeth.

The synagogue also has striking sculptures outside the building. But Beth Emeth education director Shara Siegfeld, who looks forward to giving tours of the synagogue when the pandemic ends, says the stained glass windows seem to have an especially powerful impact on visitors.

"When all the sunlight is streaming through, the sensory experience is amazing," she says.

In this pandemic year, when so many have lost loved ones, the Creation windows stir the emotions. Those small windows showing nameless humans set against the vast, blue cascade of Creation remind visitors of how brief one individual life is in the thousands of years before and after one person's birth and death. Yet, as Siegfeld points out, the feeling inspired is somehow reassuring because the small, human scenes are so brightly luminous.

In one, two children and a rabbi gaze at candles burning with orange flames surrounded by gold haloes. In another, a stained glass portrait of three men in prayer shawls, their expressions are so vivid. Its the same expression the children have.

Its awe, says Siegfeld - the awe at how valuable an individual life can be, even if its just one fragment in a huge creation.

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KANSAS CITY, Mo. Danielle Benson is eternally grateful her life was spared on Thanksgiving, after the minivan she was in got caught in the crossfire of a late-night shooting outside the Troost Market.

"I was praying that I don't get shot," Benson said Tuesday. "I couldn't even get down there because my seat was too far up."

Benson's son and brother were still inside the convenience store when the gunfire stopped. It would eventually cost a man his life and this mother of eight children lost her own way of getting around.

"We got to get to the store and during this Corona[virus pandemic], we can't ask people for rides," Benson said. "We have to literally pay out of pocket to ask people to take us to the store."

But that might soon change.

"She was in the wrong place; wrong time," Jean Peters Baker, Jackson County, Missouri, prosecutor, said.

Peters Baker's office is working to raise money to replace Benson's minivan through a GoFundMe campaign.

"While we can replace doors and windows, we can replace tires, sometimes we cannot replace vehicles," Baker said, referring to the Caring for Crime Survivors program created in 2018. "So thats why were asking for others to help us, even in small amounts, to help us get there."

Other members of the community also are stepping up.

A KCPD spokesperson told 41 Action News they have identified a person of interest in this case. As detectives search for the suspected killer, the departments social workers are helping Benson's family.

"I know a lot of people say stuff about the police, but just seeing how they helped me in this situation I know all of them [are] not bad," Benson said.

The prosecutor's office, with the help of community members, launched the GoFundMe campaign Wednesday afternoon.

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By Monica Laliberte, WRAL executive producer/5 on Your Side reporter

While landscape re-dos, painting and organizing are typically among the most popular home projects, there are a few chores you should see to regularly to keep your family safe.

Start in your laundry room. The washer and dryer are workhorses that need attention to keep from causing you a flood, or worse, fire.

According to the National Fire Protection Association, dryers spark nearly 17,000 fires each year. So at least once a year, vacuum and clean out the air duct and port in the back of the dryer.

Cleaning the lint out of your dryer can actually help the appliance run more efficiently and dry better and cleaning the duct work in particular can help prevent dryer fire, says Paul Hope with Consumer Reports.

Next, check the water hoses on the back of your washer. They should be replaced every five years. If they look brittle, swap them out with a braided, stainless steel version.

Check all doors for loose hinges and tighten screws.

If they just spin, try this contractor tip: Remove the screw and coat two to three toothpicks with wood glue, then push them into the screw hole. Break off the ends that stick out. Once it dries, tighten your screw back in.

In the bathroom, unclog the shower head by soaking it in distilled vinegar for an hour.

For grimy grout and caulk, try a bleach pen.

"If you find that bleach doesnt get out all the stubborn stains from your bathroom, it may be time to re-caulk or even re-grout between the tiles. Caulking is an easy job you can do yourself in an hour or two. While re-grouting between tiles is usually a job best left to the pros, said Hope.

Finally, clean the windows. Choose a cloudy day. Full sun could increase streaks, so can using an ammonia-based cleaner.

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DUBLIN--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The "Tempered Glass Market: Global Industry Trends, Share, Size, Growth, Opportunity and Forecast 2020-2025" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.

The global tempered glass market grew at a CAGR of 6% during 2014-2019. Looking forward, the global tempered glass market to be negatively impacted by the Covid-19 pandemic in 2020. From 2021 onwards, we expect the market to recover and grow moderately during 2021-2025

Tempered glass refers to a type of safety glass that is treated by tempering to impart high durability and strength. The tempering process, involving thermal or chemical treatments, compresses the glass surface, thereby reducing the risks of breakage. Tempered glass is more efficient than the conventional annealed glass in terms of heat resistivity, design versatility, lightweight, scratch resistance, and tensile strength.

Owing to these benefits, it has diverse applications across various sectors, including consumer electronics, automobile, home furnishing, construction, etc. Rapid digitalization coupled with the increasing penetration of smart consumer electronics such as, smartphones, laptops, tablets, etc., is primarily driving the demand for tempered glass.

Furthermore, the increasing awareness towards several structural properties such as durability, thermal shock resistance, tensile strength, etc. has catalyzed the product demand in the automotive and electronic sectors. In addition to this, rapid development in the construction industry has led to the increasing utilization of tempered glass as a durable building material in doors, windows, facades, skylights, etc.

Both developed and developing economies are experiencing high demand for tempered glass owing to the rising construction activities including smart housing projects and increasing demand for smart consumer electronics. Rapid urbanization and rising government expenditure on infrastructural development is also contributing to the escalating market growth in these regions.

Furthermore, remodeling activities across these markets have also led to the replacement of traditional glass with tempered glass in both residential and commercial infrastructures.

Moreover, the rising usage of tempered glass for automobile manufacturing, owing to its lightweight and high strength is further catalyzing the market growth.

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Key Topics Covered:

1 Preface

2 Scope and Methodology

2.1 Objectives of the Study

2.2 Stakeholders

2.3 Data Sources

2.4 Market Estimation

2.5 Forecasting Methodology

3 Executive Summary

4 Introduction

4.1 Overview

4.2 Key Industry Trends

5 Global Tempered Glass Market

5.1 Market Overview

5.2 Market Performance

5.3 Impact of Covid-19

5.4 Market Forecast

6 Market Breakup by Type

6.1 Plain Glass

6.2 Coloured Glass

7 Market Breakup by Shape

7.1 Flat Tempered Glass

7.2 Bent tempered Glass

8 Market Breakup by Application

8.1 Construction

8.1.1 Market Trends

8.1.2 Major Types

8.1.2.1 Residential

8.1.2.2 Commercial

8.1.2.3 Industrial

8.1.3 Market Forecast

8.2 Automotive

8.2.1 Market Trends

8.2.2 Major Types

8.2.2.1 Rear Window

8.2.2.2 Slide Window

8.2.3 Market Forecast

8.3 Home Appliances

8.3.1 Market Trends

8.3.2 Major Types

8.3.2.1 Refrigerators

8.3.2.2 Washing Machine

8.3.2.3 Microwave and Oven

8.3.3 Market Forecast

8.4 Gadgets

8.4.1 Market Trends

8.4.2 Major Types

8.4.2.1 Smartphones

8.4.2.2 Tablets

8.4.2.3 Laptop and Computers

8.4.3 Market Forecast

8.5 Others

9 Market Breakup by Region

10 SWOT Analysis

10.1 Overview

10.2 Strengths

10.3 Weaknesses

10.4 Opportunities

10.5 Threats

11 Value Chain Analysis

12 Porters Five Forces Analysis

12.1 Overview

12.2 Bargaining Power of Buyers

12.3 Bargaining Power of Suppliers

12.4 Degree of Competition

12.5 Threat of New Entrants

12.6 Threat of Substitutes

13 Competitive Landscape

13.1 Market Structure

13.2 Key Players

13.3 Profiles of Key Players

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As part of our series The 46th, the hosts and guests on The Argument are debating what America under a Biden administration might and should look like.

This week, Ross Douthat is joined first by Jane Coaston, formerly of The Weeds, and future host of The Argument. Together they discuss the reasons for widespread theories of voter fraud among the Republican electorate and what led to such a moment. Then, the senior elections analyst of Real Clear Politics, Sean Trende, joins the pair to discuss the future of Trumpism and whether anybody else can capture the Republican Party quite like Donald Trump. And finally, Jane recommends building your character and your calf muscles.

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Ive been an Op-Ed columnist since 2009, and I write about politics, religion, pop culture, sociology and the places where they intersect. Im a Catholic and a conservative, in that order, which means that Im against abortion and critical of the sexual revolution, but I tend to agree with liberals that the Republican Party is too friendly to the rich. I was against Donald Trump in 2016 for reasons specific to Donald Trump, but in general I think the populist movements in Europe and America have legitimate grievances and I often prefer the populists to the reasonable elites. Ive written books about Harvard, the G.O.P., American Christianity and Pope Francis, and decadence. Benedict XVI was my favorite pope. I review movies for National Review and have strong opinions about many prestige television shows. I have four small children, three girls and a boy, and live in New Haven with my wife. @DouthatNYT

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Lindus Construction Owner Andy Lindus was on the show to discuss simple, inexpensive ways to winterize your home.

It's been a nice run Minnesota, but winter is always around the corner.

Lindus Construction Owner Andy Lindus was on the show to discuss simple, inexpensive ways to winterize your home.

She provided the following project ideas:

A Tube of Window Caulk (About $10)

Use this to seal up any spots inside the window frame that allow air to get in. Or, use it in areas where existing caulk has hardened and is breaking away. Be sure to remove the old caulk first. Also make sure to buy 100% silicone caulk as it is waterproof, flexible, shrink-proof and will last over 20 years.

Also, be aware if youre putting lipstick on a pig when it comes to your windows. Sometimes replacement is worth it and windows can be installed even in the dead of winter.

Socket Sealers (24 for less than $3)

This is such an easy, cheap fix that can make a difference. You simply screw off the socket plate, place these socket sealers over the outlet and then screw the outlet plate back in place. (But, before you do that, just feel the draft that comes in once the socket plate is off the outlet!)

Door Draft Stopper (About $10)

This is a simple way to stop those dreaded under-the-door drafts. Just peel of and stick.

Hot Water Pipe Covers (25 ft for $10)

Another quick and easy task. These foam insulators fit snug around your hot water pipes to keep them warm in a cold basement and therefore, saving energy.

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MESA, Ariz., Dec. 9, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --American Warrior Auto Glass is excited to offer free full-vehicle window tinting on all windshield replacements covered by insurance. Because American Warrior Auto Glass accepts any insurance for their services, the top-rated Mesa-based auto glass company is offering this limited-time promo for complimentary window tinting on all insurance-covered replacements both an aesthetic and functional upgrade at no cost to their customers. What's more, they are extending this special offer to windshield replacement services paid at non-insurance cash rates starting at $150. Some restrictions do apply; there are some additional costs for vehicles containing more than six windows, and for vehicles that have existing tint film that needs to be removed.

As a veteran-owned business, American Warrior Auto Glass has one mission: to help their customers enjoy a safer, more comfortable ride in a vehicle with a superior-quality windshield. The entire team shares in founder and owner Ryan Koeppe's values of providing exceptional windshield replacements and window tints installed and applied with the utmost care and precision. Not only that, they install windshields using only the best resins and glass for maximum longevity, and they apply window tints carefully to ensure a smooth application that lasts. All of their work is offered at affordable and competitive rates with prompt turnaround times. What's more, they strengthen their services with quality workmanship guarantees, lifetime warranties, and a steadfast commitment to honesty, integrity, and excellence in everything they do. That said, they are proud to extend additional savings and perks to their customers as a way to say "thank you" for their continued business and loyalty.

American Warrior Auto Glass is recognized as a Top Rated Local auto glass company with outstanding ratings and rave reviews across multiple review platforms and it's easy to see why. With more than a decade of experience under their belt, Koeppe and his dedicated team of highly trained and professional technicians have built an impeccable reputation for providing prompt, reliable, and efficient auto glass replacements and window tints backed by friendly customer service. Not only that, the team is fully invested in the communities they serve and is genuinely passionate about helping their friends and neighbors in Mesa and beyond feel safer and more protected while driving.

If you would like to take advantage of this limited-time offer and get your vehicle ready for the summer heat, please visit American Warrior Auto Glass at https://www.americanwarriorautoglass.com/windshield-replacement/ to explore their windshield replacement services.

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Residents in Uptown Charlotte and South End say they continue to see issues with groups of people driving recklessly on bikes, ATVs, and dirt bikes.

CHARLOTTE, N.C. A drive into Charlotte's South End neighborhood Tuesday evening turned dangerous for one driver when she said she found her car and others surrounded by a group of teens on bikes.

As she tried to drive away, she said one teen got physical, causing damage to her car window -- and she managed to catch it all on camera.

The confrontation happened near the corner of S. Tryon and W. Carson streets.

As a line of cars waited for the stoplight to turn green, one driver decided to pull out her cell phone to record the group of teens on bikes moving in and out of traffic.

They were messing around in the street a little bit doing wheelies in front of cars, the driver told WCNC Charlotte.

As she prepared to drive off, thats when she noticed one of the teens pick up something from the road and throw it at her passenger window -- smashing it.

Luckily a window can be replaced, but my life and wellbeing can not, she said. Im just glad no one got hurt, including the teenagers.

She added her biggest concern is safety and wants to make sure dangerous situations involving bikers, ATVs, and dirt bikes driving recklessly across town do not continue.

They often drive down the road going the wrong way, playing chicken," she said. "There needs to be some accountability.

The victim said thanks to her video recording, police were able to identify and arrest the teen accused of smashing her window. The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department said if you ever do encounter these biker groups, call 911.

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This story is part of our week-long series on the strategic trends among fashion and beauty brands for holiday 2020.

For holiday 2020, department stores ensured their NYC window displays spoke to the unprecedented year that was, while also appropriately sparking some much-needed happiness.

While some retailers lucked out and were able to stick with original window plans, established as far out as a year in advance, others deemed it necessary to overhaul imperfect plans. Social distancing guidelines proved obstacles for construction crews, which can be up to 100-people strong. And, as opposed to the usual, foot traffic-driving IRL events, reveals of displays had to be carried out virtually.

But executives from every store interviewed for this story agreed that skipping the tradition this year was not an option. Along with delivering joy to passersby, they said, their holiday windows also provide a sense of normalcy.

Bergdorf GoodmanLinda Fargo, Bergdorf Goodmans svp of fashion and director of store presentation, said the retailers holiday windows for 2020 reflect the circumstances we find ourselves in. Thats despite that the companys overarching holiday theme of Bergdorf Goodness, centered on a season of giving back, was established back in January.

What did change were the charities the company planned to support, which evolved to reflect the dire crisis of diversity and equality, as well as food insecurity, said Fargo. Partners include City Harvest and the National CARES Mentoring Movement. And the windows presentation shifted away from the complex scenes for which the retailer is known, in favor of providing a more streamlined focus on Bergdorf Goodmans core values, including love, hope, harmony, joy and equality.

How the windows were executed also required new considerations. In most years, we have a beehive of artisans sewing, gluing and building all the complex elements that go into our elaborate windows, said Fargo. But, in the name of prioritizing the teams safety, sets were pre-built, and window director David Hoey oversaw designs and operations remotely.

What was non-negotiable was that we would continue the great tradition of our windows, even if there were less people on the sidewalks, said Fargo. We felt it was imperative to bring some light and joy to the city, and the world.

BloomingdalesFor this year, the holiday windows of Bloomingdales 59th Street flagship were inspired by its Give Happy campaign, meant to highlight positivity and togetherness at the close of a challenging year, said John Klimkowski, Bloomingdales senior director of central visual merchandising in New York City. As such, one color from the campaign is featured in each of the retailers windows along Lexington Avenue. Featured objects include marquee hearts, larger than life dogs and giant snowflakes, to communicate a simple message of cheer, he said.

Necessary adjustments to the usual plan included eliminating the interactive, touch components that have become standard features of the stores windows. Instead, two of the windows emanate holiday scents of evergreen and peppermint. To further their sensorial impact, the windows also feature mirrored edges for an infinity glow effect, said Klimkowski.

In addition, the retailers traditional window unveiling event in NYC was replaced with a virtual holiday benefit supporting the Child Mind Institute, on November 23.

People are looking for a little escape or lift, and our windows can give them that, said Klimkowski. They also provide a sense of normalcy, as theyre a tradition that people look forward to every year.

Saks Fifth AvenueSaks Fifth Avenue set its holiday theme of This is How We Celebrate nearly a year before launching the corresponding windows of its NYC flagship, said Emily Essner, Saks CMO. The intention was to shine a light on the importance of spending time with loved ones and the way different people and places around the country celebrate the holidays. We knew it would resonate even more, after several challenging months for New Yorkers and those around the world, she said.

The resulting six windows were designed to bring different, quintessential NYC moments to life, from a musical celebration playing out in Times Square to a young dancer getting an autograph from a ballerina. Both in-store and window displays feature designs by brands including Dries van Noten and Alexander McQueen, along with elements like Mylar-wrapped trees and scattered musical instruments.

In place of holding a large in-person event for the windows unveiling, the company is hosting multiple livestreams of the displays, hosted by celebrities like Alex Rodriguez. Each benefits a charitable cause, such as Madison Square Boys & Girls Club. Saks is set to donate $100,000 throughout the holiday season to non-profit organizations serving NYC and beyond.

We like to think of our holiday windows as our annual gift to [the city], said Essner. This year, we felt it was more important than ever to uphold this tradition. We hope our windows will deliver fun and escapism this season.

MacysMacys holiday window displays have been a tradition at its 34th Street flagship since 1874. This year, theyre meant to read like a thank-you letter to first responders, essential workers, marchers for equality, and New Yorkers who showed their grit, good humor and hopeful spirit during a tumultuous year, said Manuel Urquizo, Macys national windows director. The windows official theme is Give. Love. Believe.

Typically, Macys holiday window displays take nearly nine months to complete, from concept to execution. In their pivot to honor New Yorkers, Urquizo and his team produced the windows in half the time. That team included Macys display , graphic and sculptural artists, as well as animators, carpenters, electricians and lighting experts.

Indeed, seasonal fashion trends made their way into the design; polished-plaid and high-shine metallic styles are featured.

NordstromNordstroms NYC flagship store doesnt have the boxed-in display windows that are common among department stores; instead, its entire facade is one large window in the seven-floor store, which opened in October 2019. Since Black Friday, red and white lights have illuminated the glass facade and provided a blinking light show for locals still in town.

Nordstrom has a 119-year tradition of celebrating one holiday at a time, said a company spokesperson, explaining the post-Thanksgiving decorations debut.

A crew of nearly 100 Nordstrom team members worked overnight starting on Wednesday, November 25 to transform the 320,000-square-foot interior, much of which is visible from the outside. Added seasonal decorations included 253,000 feet of twinkling lights, over 700 Scandinavian-inspired ornaments, 150 trees, 150 hanging chandeliers, seven 11-foot nutcrackers and a vintage sleigh, among others.

To invite customers into the store to shop, we want to connect the shopping experience in-store to the energy of the city, the spokesperson said.

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