Shopping Extravaganza

Top 6 things to do at the 2017 CultureMap Dallas Holiday Pop-up Shop

Make sure Santa knows you're on the nice list.

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Who says holiday shopping has to be stressful? At the CultureMap Holiday Pop-up Shop on December 3, there will be so many jolly things to see, do, and buy, that even Santa himself plans to stop by.

Presented by Infiniti, the event is a curated holiday boutique featuring favorite local retailers for men, women, kids, pets, jewelry, gifts, home, and gourmet food and beverages.

That's just the start. You also can enjoy cocktails, festive food, crafting, complimentary gift wrapping, tunes spun by DJ Blake Ward, and more.

Here's a closer look at all the activities that will make the day merry and bright.

Shopping
Gift-buying, of course, is the main event. It's the perfect opportunity to get all your holiday shopping done in one place and support Dallas’ retailers. Vendors will include everything from Dermadeli natural skincare to Urban Spikes succulent arrangements. Here's a complete list of the local retailers you'll be able to shop.

Spirited sips
Be sure to visit the Korbel mimosa bar for plenty of good cheer. Then refuel at the Ketel One cocktail cart, where you'll get to make your own cocktails using fresh, seasonal fruits and herbs.

Festive food
The shopping extravaganza also will feature noshes and nibbles from some of the event partners, as well as food gifts to take home for loved ones. Yummy offerings include We the Birds macarons, Yims Foods pickles, and even SparkleDog Food.

Look good, feel good
Melt your cares away with a mini massage courtesy of Back to Health. Then put your hands together for a manicure by Cherry, the new Dallas-based app that delivers nail services on demand. Want to try out a new holiday 'do? Dear Clark will bring an onsite braid bar, and Gentleman Jack will set up a barbershop for the guys. Complete your look with a makeover by Susan Posnick Cosmetics, then purchase and take home the products you love.

Visit with Santa
Take one last chance to convince Santa you deserve something sparkly under the tree, and then help him remember you with an official photo, presented by Infiniti. Kiddos will be able to practice their skills of persuasion by writing letters to Santa, sponsored by Dallas Child.

Give back
Even better, show Santa you're on the nice list. In the spirit of the holidays, proceeds from the Pop-Up will benefit Ronald McDonald House of Dallas. You can help by bringing a new, unwrapped gift as part of a toy drive for the kids of Ronald McDonald House. As extra incentive, the first 50 guests to bring a gift will receive a Tiff's Treats gift card.

Excited yet? If so, then reserve your free tickets now.

The CultureMap Holiday Pop-up Shop is open December 3, 11 am-4 pm, at the Food & Fiber Pavilion at Fair Park. Parking is $10, so riding DART or taking Uber or Lyft is encouraged. Enter at Gate 3 on Washington Avenue.

Space is limited, so don't delay in securing your spot. We can't wait to share the cheer with you.

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RETAIL WATCH

Texas AG Ken Paxton opens investigation into fast-fashion giant Shein

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Shein is now under investigation from the Texas Attorney General.

Critics of fast fashion have found a strange bedfellow in Ken Paxton. The Texas Attorney General announced December 1 he would investigate online retailer Shein for alleged unethical labor practices and unsafe consumer products.

According to a release from Paxton’s office, the inquiry aims to find out if Shein’s “supply chain and manufacturing practices violate Texas law by using toxic or hazardous materials, misleading consumers about product safety, and misleading consumers about ethical sourcing.” The probe will also look into the corporation’s data collection and privacy practices.

In a statement, Paxton put a partisan spin on the investigation.

“Safe, non-toxic material and products are another key ingredient to [Secretary of Health and Human Services Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s] Make America Healthy Again movement,” said Paxton in the release. “Any company that cuts corners on labor standards or product safety, especially those operating in foreign nations like China, will be held accountable.”

Paxton’s move unexpectedly aligns the AG with environmental watchdogs. Nonprofit Yale Climate Connections has long sounded the alarm about the Singapore-based e-tailer, calling it one of the world’s biggest polluters. Paxton has long railed against climate change regulations and sued the Biden administration several times to block emissions rules.

The investigation is part of a larger Republican crackdown on Chinese consumer products. On Capitol Hill, lawmakers are debating new restrictions on Shenzhen-based aerial drone maker DJI, and Senator Tom Cotton has called for investigations of “Communist Chinese” companies Shein and Temu. The September Texas vape ban specifically banned disposable e-cigarettes manufactured in the country.

In a statement emailed to multiple media outlets, Shein said it would comply with Paxton’s investigation.

“Shein takes these concerns seriously and is fully committed to cooperating,” a spokesperson said. “Our mission — to provide affordable, fashionable products to customers around the world — is underpinned by a dedication to safety, compliance, and respect for human rights.”

The controversy will likely have little effect on Shein’s popularity with Zoomers. The company snagged an estimated $38 billion in sales in 2024 and has an average of 24.7 million active app users each month.

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