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Who Will Actually Be Shopping on Black Friday — Survey of the Day

Jeremy Taylor — Wed, 23 Nov 2011 22:19:13 +0000

Twenty-four percent of Americans plan to brave the crowds and take advantage of seductive Black Friday savings, according to a survey of 1,168 adults by Poll Position. Sixty-four percent of the survey’s respondents said they won’t be spending their day after Thanksgiving shopping, and 11 percent offered no opinion on the question. Whether or not [...]

7 Survival Strategies to Having a Happy Black Friday

Shauna Wright — Wed, 23 Nov 2011 22:14:16 +0000

Chris Hondros, Getty Images

You have your Black Friday ads. You know when the stores open. You even know the most dangerous toys being sold this year. You, sir or madam, are ready to shop.

Or are you? Here are a few mor

Black Friday Roundup – Survival Guides, Tips, Gift Ideas and More

Townsquare Media — Wed, 23 Nov 2011 20:25:30 +0000

Black Friday is one of the most stressful days of the year, and thanks to even earlier hours leaking into our Thanksgiving time, the stress will last more than a day. In order to make your whole experience a little less crazed, we've brought together the best of everything you need to know. How to

10 Reasons to Be Thankful You're from New Jersey

Meredith Chambers — Wed, 23 Nov 2011 16:39:41 +0000

New Jersey is known for many things including its beautiful beaches, busy roads, great food, intense politics, and diverse culture. People born and raised in this prolific state have a lot to be proud of – unique people, gorgeous scenery and exciting sports are just a few of our common attributes. Here's a list of [...]

Number Of Potential Black Friday Shoppers Up 6% Over 2010 [AUDIO]

Kelly Waldron — Wed, 23 Nov 2011 09:47:17 +0000

There is only one Black Friday and apparently, shoppers this year are well aware of that fact. Up to 152 million bargain hunters are expected to hit the stores and the computers on Friday, up 6 percent over last year, according to a survey by the National Retail Federation. “Traditionally during an economic downturn, consumers [...]

What's Your Plan For Thanksgiving? [AUDIO]

Jason Allentoff — Wed, 23 Nov 2011 09:45:10 +0000

Thanksgiving has always been one of my favorite holidays. My mother puts on quite a show in that kitchen. The guest of honor is always Tom Turkey with all the co-stars; stuffing, cranberries, sweet potato pie and lots of decadent desserts. The holiday has been a very important one for my family as well as [...]

Black Friday Deals Every Pet Owner Should Know About

Vetstreet Editors — Tue, 22 Nov 2011 20:34:46 +0000

Planning to get a jump on your holiday shopping this week? Don’t forget man’s best friend — a variety of pet retailers are offering steals and deals for the dog and cat sets on Black Friday. Get out there early and get Fido what he really wants for the holidays this year!

Rebecca Black's 'Friday' Gets Reworked for Kohl's Black Friday Ad

Amy Sciarretto — Mon, 21 Nov 2011 21:42:54 +0000

Rebecca Black‘s ‘Friday’ was one of the biggest viral videos of 2011, and just when you though the song was dead, buried and gone from our collective consciousness, it’s getting a shot in the arm and dragged back to the forefront of pop culture in time for the holidays.

As reported by The FW, the song has been reworked for a Kohl’s Black Friday ad, with a zealous shopper (who has a little crazy in her eyes) singing about having to get to Kohl’s on Black Friday, Black Friday, Black Friday.

5 Things You Shouldn't Buy on Black Friday

Shauna Wright — Mon, 21 Nov 2011 20:28:00 +0000

leejordan / stampendous / bcinfrance / pedrokwezi / anthonydecosta, Flickr Savvy buyers know Black Friday can be one of the best days of the year to find terrific bargains, but not all items are such great deals. In order to better your experience on that infamous shopping day, here are some things you may want [...]

What Do Retailers Expect this Holiday Season? [AUDIO]

Joe Cutter — Mon, 21 Nov 2011 11:33:03 +0000

This week kicks off the, “Super Bowl” of retailing, the annual holiday shopping season. What do merchants expect from you, the consumer? According to Shop.org’s eHoliday survey conducted by BIGresearch, nearly 7 in 10 (68%) retailers say they expect their company’s online sales to grow at least 15% or more compared to last holiday season, [...]

Justin Bieber Makes Grown Men Scream In Macy's Black Friday Ad [VIDEO]

Jeremy Taylor — Fri, 18 Nov 2011 21:25:13 +0000

Maybe it’s his sleeker new haircut, but pop sensation Justin Bieber seems to be expanding his fanbase.

In a funny new ad for Macy’s, the Biebs makes an assortment of middle-aged men squeal in delight as he makes his way to the department store’s Black Friday sale.

Florida Woman Shows How Excited She Is for Best Buy's Black Friday Sale [VIDEO]

Shauna Wright — Fri, 18 Nov 2011 17:59:10 +0000

Some stores have made headlines this week for opening their doors to Black Friday shoppers on Thanksgiving night instead of the following day, but for one young Florida woman, even that’s not early enough.

5 Tips For Conducting a Successful Black Friday Operation

Matthew Roulette — Thu, 17 Nov 2011 20:25:19 +0000

Matthew Staver, Bloomberg/Getty Black Friday is not a casual shopping day, but rather it is the closet thing civilians will ever get to tasting real combat. As such, one should treat it like a military mission, with objectives, casualties and above all, strategies. For all the brave souls who are enticed by great “deals” like [...]

10 Fun and Offbeat Etsy Finds For Black Friday

Rose Maura Lorre — Thu, 17 Nov 2011 17:47:04 +0000

Jessie Hagen/Pamela/IAmButtonGirl, Etsy While the sellers on Etsy.com are probably hoping you'll spend all your Christmas cash on their handicrafts come Cyber Monday, it seems many of them are also aware how much people love a good, live-and-in-person Black Friday sale. How else to explain the site's plethora of Black Friday-themed merch? Arm yourself with [...]

5 Black Friday Apps to Help You Survive the Crowds

Kathy Landin — Thu, 17 Nov 2011 16:20:32 +0000

Justin Sullivan, Getty Images Are you pumped for the earlier Black Friday hours? Well, even if you're not, many people are, and that means crowds of clawing and elbowing customers will be looking for the best deals. Whether you're a seasoned Black Friday shopper or someone venturing out into the retail wilderness for the first [...]

Black Friday Shifts To Black Thursday In 2011 [AUDIO]

Stacy Proebstle — Wed, 16 Nov 2011 10:22:12 +0000

Walmart, Target and Macy’s are just a handful of stores opening their doors on Thanksgiving night this year. Black Friday 2011 is becoming Black Thursday as more and more stores open their doors earlier to attract shoppers. But will it generate more sales, or drive away customers? Carol Kaufman-Scarborough, a marketing professor at Rutgers-Camden says [...]

Excited About Midnight Black Friday Sales? Well, Workers Aren't

Shauna Wright — Tue, 15 Nov 2011 20:26:29 +0000

This year, stores like Target, Macy’s and Kohls plan on beginning their Black Friday sales at midnight on Thanksgiving in order to claim a piece of the retail pie. While this may be beneficial for the company and customers, the workers seem to be getting the short end of the stick.

Target employees in particular are not happy about the change, with one even starting an online petition called ‘Tell Target to Save Thanksgiving’ that’s now been signed by more than 87,000 people.