All Posts Tagged With: "Black Friday"
Did the Economy Sound the Death Toll for Black Friday?
Black Friday is traditionally known as the biggest shopping day of the year. With the state of the current economy still at a low point, how did Black Friday 2009 shape up? Did consumers bring the ka-ching to the nation’s retailers or has Black Friday turned red? Overall, retailers made some major changes in their [...]
Black Friday Deals More Limited than We Think
Shopping before the sun comes up is for some an annual tradition no matter what the economy looks like but for many, this holiday shopping season will have to be a frugal one. Those heading out to hit the Black Friday sales need to be cautious of just what they are getting themselves into. The [...]
Millions Gear Up For Holiday Shopping
The official start of the holiday shopping season is just a few days away. Millions of consumers have reported they will be out and about this weekend looking for holiday deals. The National Retail Federation (NRF) conducted a survey to gauge public interest in holiday shopping this year. The results indicate that many consumers who [...]
Tips for Using Your Credit Cards Wisely for Black Friday and Cyber Monday
Despite an economy that’s still struggling, the majority of Americans are still planning to use their credit cards during the holiday shopping season – starting with Black Friday and Cyber Monday. In a survey conducted by MarketLive and the E-Tailing Group released on October 19th, it was found that more than half of consumers surveyed [...]
Black Friday Shopping: Games Make Great Travel Take-Alongs
Black Friday is symbolic for a traveling adventure for many…that is a shopping adventure. However, shopping is not limited to just this day. In fact, shopping ranks as a top activity for all travelers on their journeys. TripAdvisor® recently announced that 22 percent of travelers plan to travel on Black Friday to go shopping in [...]
Tips for Holiday Shopping on Black Friday
It is almost hard to believe Thanksgiving is almost upon us and Christmas is right around the corner. While both holidays bring immediate images of families and friends gathering together to celebrate, they can also bring serious concerns about finances, especially when it comes to holiday shopping bills. Black Friday occurs the day after Thanksgiving [...]
I agree. If a local business is the one offering the sale price I will buy it from them. ...
We are retired and live on a grocery budget of $200 a month for 2 people in the Midwest. That ...