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Rona Eats: Boba Bar

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In these Rona Times, this Brown Sugar Boba Ice Cream Bar is a popular seller. Found at local markets, finding these frozen boba drinks on a stick isn’t so easy.

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Rona Changes: The Gap

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YZYGAP LOGO PRESS RELIn these Rona Times, the traditional is being challenged and changed. This is epitomized by the recent agreement between The Gap and Kanye West. Yeah, that Ye, that Mr. West, that former Gap employee who is now the creative director of Yeezy Gap.

The hope is that this ten-year agreement can and will revive the traditional ins-tore shopping experience, bringing:

modern, elevated basics for men, women and kids at accessible price points

while reversing the recent closure of physical stores like this former Banana Republic in Ala Moana.

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Now my only question is if my next Yeezy shoe will come from The Gap?

Rona Resell: Pools

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I know that selling pools on the mainland is very lucrative as the heat of summer and isolation of COVID-19 prevails. But I didn’t think pool selling would be popular in Hawaii since we’re essentially in the pool called the Pacific Ocean.

But after seeing this in Target going to a single customer, pool selling in the 808 must be a thing.

Rona Shopping at Ala Moana

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While shops continue to reopen at Ala Moana, many still remain closed. So when shopping at Ala Moana, it doesn’t have the same feel to it. Returning shoes at Footlocker, you are greeted by these signs and maybe a line if there are more than 15 customers inside.

The inside of the Starbucks Reserve is like a mixed maze of graduation celebration.

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But the saddest sight had to be this – the former location of Banana Republic.

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For years, Banana Repeblic held that corner spot marking the near end of the mall before the Ewa Wing ever existed. More importantly, Banana served as the hidden pathway between the second and third levels using their wooden staircase.

Rona Cravings: Halfsies Cookies

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If you need some variety in your cravings during these Rona times, be sure to check out Halfsies Cookie Company. Based in New York, these guys churn out cookies daily that sell out in a matter of seconds. If you want them, you gotta move fast, and they do ship throughout the US.

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Though costing $22 for 12 half-cookies, the cookies themselves are good sized and packed with flavor. Take a look at the vacuum-sealed sampler pack.

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Now then, don’t be disappointed if you miss out buying your cookies. Just keep trying daily then finally enjoy!

Footlocker Love

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Who woke up this morning with lotsa love from Footlocker in their inbox?

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There are a few more… 47 emails from customercare to be exact. But no, these are not individual orders with a status update. All these emails are for two orders, but I guess Footlocker Customer Care really wanted to keep me informed of the delays.

I feel the love, Footlocker!

Rona Pseudo Openings

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Although Ala Moana shopping center is technically open for business, it’s not quite there yet. Many stores remain closed.

The Apple Store is open, and there are several workers outside explaining how to get inside and also taking your temperature.

Rona Reopening: Ross

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Ross Dress for Less reopened its doors on Sunday and the lines to get in were crazy long. Pent up demand and Corona safety measure all contributed to the queues to dress for less.

I’ll be passing for a while. Though there may be good deals with assumed back inventory, I just don’t want to wait in them lines…

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