Friday, November 23, 2012
A few facts, figures and tidbits before heading out with the other crazed shoppers.
1. WEEKEND SHOPPING FORECAST: Friday: Mix of sun and clouds. Highs in the upper 50s and lows in the upper 30s. High temp of 57 degrees. Small Business Saturday: Mix of sun and clouds. Highs in the mid 40s and lows in the upper 20s. High temp of 44 degrees. Sunday: Abundant sunshine. Highs in the upper 30s and lows in the upper 20s. High temp of 38 degrees. 2. BLACK FRIDAY HISTORY: The term “Black Friday” was coined in the 1960s to mark the kickoff to the Christmas shopping season. “Black” refers to stores moving from the “red” to the “black,” back when accounting records were kept by hand, and red ink indicated a loss, and black a profit. Ever since the start of the modern Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade in 1924, the Friday after …
Thursday, November 22, 2012
There's only one day left till the big shopping day.
Named for the color used to show that businesses have turned a profit, "Black Friday" has become a bellwether for predicting how well the holiday shopping season will be. But with America still in the grip of The Great Recession and stubborn unemployment, there's a chance that this year's Black Friday may be proof of ongoing problems. Then again, the first official day of the holiday shopping season — and the deep discounts offered by most retailers — usually draw hordes of deal-hunting shoppers and could be a sign of a rebound in consumer spending. So, which are you — a deal hunter, or someone who avoids Black Friday? Let us know by posting your comments below.
Monday, November 19, 2012
Start planning your Black Friday shopping now.
The Thanksgiving tradition of flipping through the Black Friday newspaper circulars won’t be quite the same this year as many national retailers have already released their Black Friday ads online. Here are a handful of the circulars, previews and deals you can find online today: Walmart Target Michaels AC Moore Kohls Best Buy Toys R Us Sports Authority Modells Dick’s Sporting Goods Macys This list is just a sampling of the many online circulars and specials. To search for more, check out these sites for Black Friday sales or check each individual business: The Black Friday BF Ads
Monday, November 21, 2011
There are only four days left till the big shopping day.
Named for the color used to show that businesses have turned a profit, "Black Friday" has become a bellwether for predicting how well the holiday shopping season will be. But with America still in the grip of The Great Recession and stubborn unemployment, there's a chance that this year's Black Friday may be proof of ongoing problems. Then again, the first official day of the holiday shopping season — and the deep discounts offered by most retailers — usually draw hordes of deal-hunting shoppers and could be a sign of a rebound in consumer spending. So, which are you — a deal hunter, or someone who avoids Black Friday? Let us know by casting a vote in our poll, and posting your comments below.
Stephen Greenwell
4:52 pm on Wednesday, November 23, 2011
Erin, I totally agree. I'd warn parents to be especially careful on video game prices, an area in which many people aren't really that cognizant. Check out the prices on Amazon and eBay, which tend to be fairly stable, before you wait in line for the big ticket items. more ›