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NYC Shopping: Something for Everyone - Athletes, Pets, Jewelry Lovers, Kids & more

If you’re in town to attend the U.S. Open -- running Aug. 27 through Sept. 11; see usopen.org for details and tickets -- further feed your passion for all things courts-related by heading to NYC Racquet Sports for all your tennis and racquet-sports needs. Located in the heart of Herald Square, near the Empire State Building and Macy’s, they offer a great selection of equipment for tennis, squash, racquetball, badminton, and platform tennis, as well as clothing, footwear, and accessories. And if you have any questions, their expert staff is always glad to assist you. Named 2010 Retailer of the Year by Racquet Sport Industry magazine, they carry a full line of Official US Open merchandise and are widely considered to have the most knowledgeable racquet-sport staff in New York. 157A W. 35th St., 212-695-5353; grandcentralracquet.com.

Located just a few blocks from the WTC Memorial, CanisMinor Tribeca offers a wide selection of collars, leashes, apparel, toys, and supplies for dogs & cats, including many New York-themed and made-in-New York products. They personally hand select products that are both at the cutting edge of style and affordable, and offer dozens of brands of dog and cat food, including organic and holistic options. If you’re in midtown, be sure to stop by their location in Gramercy Park. 106 Reade St. (West Broadway-Church St.), 212-219-1632; 238 Third Ave. (19th-20th Sts.), 212-228-4848; canisminor.net.

The Sony Style store is home to all things Sony, allowing you to experience Sony products first-hand, with the benefit of experienced and helpful sales associates. Sony Style features an array of Sony’s consumer electronics and entertainment, including Bravia HDTVs, VAIO personal computers, Cyber-shot Digital Still cameras, portable entertainment, and much more. Downstairs, you’ll find the PlayStation Lounge, the only place where you’re guaranteed to get your hands on the new PlayStation Move motion controller, in addition to PS3s, PSPs and the latest PlayStation first- and third-party games. And check out their magnificent Philip Johnson-designed corporate headquarters: It’s one of the city’s foremost post-modern buildings, famous for its “Chippendale” keyhole top. Sony Plaza, 550 Madison Ave. btw. 55th & 56th Sts., 212-833-8800; sonystyle.com.

Located in the “jewelry capital of the world,” PeachTree takes pride in their many unique and one-of-a-kind pieces made of platinum 14- & 18-karat gold. They carry many pieces made in Italy and from other places around the world, and their friendly staff will assist you in finding perfect pieces of jewelry for you to wear every day or for that special occasion. They stand behind all of their merchandise; with every purchase you will receive a certificate with a photograph and full description of your jewelry. 580 Fifth Ave. (47th St.), 800-711-6380; pt5.com.

A trip to NYC wouldn’t be complete without a visit to Toys“R”Us’s Times Square international flagship store, which combines the fun attractions of an amusement park with the themes and excitement of a toy store that kids of all ages will enjoy. From the moment you walk through the door and glimpse the 60-foot Ferris wheel, you’ll feel as though you’ve stepped into a veritable wonderland—which is confirmed as you glimpse the animatronic Jurassic Park T-Rex or the life-size Barbie’s Dollhouse. Kids and adults alike will love checking out the “R” Zone—5,500 square feet of the latest electronic games, DVDs, CDs, and videos. 1514 Broadway at 44th St., 800-869-7787; toysrustimessquare.com.

Nestled in the popular Tribeca neighborhood and touted as “New York’s Most Complete Wireless Store,” Mobile City Online offers a vast selection of unlocked GSM mobile phones and Bluetooth headsets as well as over 5,000 unique phone accessories for BlackBerry, iPhone, and more—all under one roof. 47 Walker St. btw. Broadway & Church St., 212-964-4444; mobilecityonline.com

Now that you’ve bought all this great stuff, you need to figure out a way to get it home. Or maybe you’re picking something up for a world traveler? Either way, look no further than Eastside Luggage Shop. There you will find quality and luxury at reasonable prices, and in addition to luggage, they carry a variety of Montblanc pens, men’s and women’s belts and wallets, luggage, briefcases, and traveling accessories. 111 E. 45th St. btw. Lexington & Park Aves., 212-697-5820; eastsideluggageshop.com.

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