Black Friday News

Shopping on Black Friday is amazing. The discounts are deep and everyone is filled with the holiday spirit. The only part that’s not a lot of fun is dealing with the crowds and the lines. In some cases, it can be more than irritating – it can be downright dangerous. If you’d like to enjoy a stress-free shopping day this year, here are a few ways you can avoid those Black Friday crowds

As you know, we like to give things away and so for Black Friday 2011, we’re continuing that tradition. If you bookmark this page, you’ll be able to find out important information like what prizes we’re giving away, how to enter and who won the prizes! Stay tuned!

Black Friday is a shopping marathon, and you need to train hard to be in top form on the big day. In 2010, 212 million shoppers participated in Black Friday. That’s a lot of competition in the parking lots and in the stores! The busiest retailers on Black Friday include Amazon, Walmart, Target, Kohl’s, Kmart, JC Penney, Sears, Best Buy, Toys R Us, and Lowe’s. If you want to get doorbusters or deals from the most popular retailers on Black Friday, you need to arrive incredibly early and be prepared to wait in line with a mob of other shoppers (unless you opt for shopping from home in your PJs, of course)!

here have been a few of the Stack the Sales from Kohl’s in the past…basically it’s a combo of a number of offers. This Stack the Savings sale runs from October 21st to the 31st. One of the things that caught our eye: Kohl’s Cash. It’s the same deal they’ve offered during previous sales and on Black Friday: $10 in Kohl’s Cash for every $50 you spend (through 10/26).

For many Americans and almost all New Yorkers, one of the staples of Thanksgiving Day is waking up at a semi-reasonable hour to watch the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade, an annual event wherein people gather to march down the streets of New York City from Central Park West to Herald Square accompanied by massive balloons, elaborately decorated floats, and the deafening sounds of holiday camaraderie. Started by immigrants in the 1920s who wanted to celebrate their newfound American heritage and emulate the festive gatherings of their ancestors in Europe, the parade has become an annual tradition, complete with a live television broadcast, musical acts, performances by Broadway players, and millions of New Yorkers and out-of-towners celebrating the season.

Fry’s approaches Black Friday in a way that is much different from other big name retailers. For most stores, Black Friday advertisements, known as circulars, are planned out and printed weeks in advance. Once completed, they are sent to all the stores and newspapers in the country so they can be inserted into the Thanksgiving Day edition of the paper. It’s a fairly involved task, and one littered with consequences.

Much like someone leaking the newest album of your favorite band, having loose flyers printed weeks before the actual date of the sale results in the entire advertisement being leaked online. There are numerous websites devoted to showcasing leaked ads, and the big Thanksgiving Day reveal of all the major chains’ deals is ruined for the stores. In some instances, retailers have attempted to have the ads removed, but this rarely works. As a result, it’s incredibly easy to find major deals before their targeted release date. Fry’s Electronics, on the other hand, is conspicuously absent from most Black Friday websites. Find out why...

Last year we gave away some great items on our Facebook Page. This year, we’re making it even easier. We’ll be posting the exact contest rules soon. To sum them up, you need to be subscribed to our emails, a resident of the U.S. or Canada (excluding Quebec and Puerto Rico) and at least 18 years old or the age of majority where you live.

Make sure you save this page because we’ll be posting the prizes you can win and the winners here! You can also Like Us on Facebook to hear about the Black Friday sweepstakes, deals and ad scan breaks!

There was a great deal of speculation around Apple’s big announcement today. They held the “Let’s talk iPhone“event in Cupertino, California, and everyone wanted to know: would they announce the iPhone 5? Nope, that didn’t happen. Instead, Apple is calling this release the 4S.

The iPhone 4S will look just like the 4 with an A5 chip that contains an Apple designed image processor to speed up apps and games. Some of the other features: a camera with an 8 MP sensor, allowing you to take photos that are 3264 by 2448. It can take 1080p HD video with real-time video image stabilization and stream photos and videos straight to your Apple TV setup.

With a new season comes a whole new selection of stylish shoes! This fall, there are a number of shoes and boots that are not only easy on the eyes, but easy on the budget. We’ve put together a list of some of the hottest colors and styles to make shopping for fall footwear a breeze.

Retailers are always looking for an excuse to kick Christmas off early, and with the fragile economy hitting shop owners hard, having a good Christmas season is even more important than ever.

Online shop owners are not exempt from these pressures either and while High Street shops are squeezing the most out of Christmas by starting their festive seasons earlier each year, online retailers may have a new weapon in their arsenal this year.

Dubbed “Cyber Monday”, it is a phenomenon that originated in the USA and is said to be one of the busiest online shopping days of the year, with people seeing it as the natural start of the holiday shopping season. In the USA this timing is based on the fact that it comes on the first Monday after Thanksgiving, the traditional start of the holiday season.

By Rob Jones

Saving money is always a top agenda item, whether the economy is flagging or not. But, in times of economic struggle, making sure that you’re spending less on what you need becomes even more of a concern.

This is particularly true when we’re talking about home improvement projects, some of which need to happen and often at very inconvenient times where our pocketbooks are concerned. So, when you’re thinking about saving money on home improvement projects, where do you start?

Well, to get your creative brains churning, here are 5  tips on how to make the most of your home improvement dollar, even during lean times such as these.

Shopping on Black Friday can be very stressful, from scouring the circular ads and setting the game plan to rising well before the sun does and braving the crowds to snag those elusive deals you’ve set your sights on. But you can make things a lot easier on yourself; although there are probably plenty of people on your list whose dream gift is the newest video game system or digital camera (that you can get half price before 6:00 AM), I’ll bet there are a few people on your list who don’t need more “stuff.” So what do you get those people who either don’t crave more possessions or already have everything? Rather than another object to clutter their lives, give them an experience: the gift of live theatre. Seeing a play or musical live is an event that entertains and sends audiences on an emotional ride, creating memories that last a lifetime.

Just about every woman is familiar with the sad-sack clothing that awaits when her waistline begins to swell with pregnancy. We’ve all seen the muumuu-like tent-dresses and acid-washed jeans with the stretchy waistband; it’s enough to give a fashion-forward mother-to-be nightmares. But getting pregnant doesn’t mean you have to give up on looking stylish for the next nine months. In fact, the market for maternity clothes is pretty much in step with what’s going on in the everyday fashion industry, so that you can find clothing to fit every need, whether you’re looking for eveningwear, business attire, or even organic fabrics. Of course, you will have to account for the baby bump, but there’s no reason a little extra bulge should stop you from being stylish.

Buying a car can be an exciting yet stressful time in life. From the make and model, and the style you desire to the budget you intend to stick to, there are so many factors to be considered. The decision to buy a car should never be rushed or made on a whim. It takes patience as well as research to ensure that you get the biggest bang for your buck.

Video game lovers anxiously await the arrival of popular video games like movie lovers wait for the release of their star’s newest movie. Depending upon the length of the wait, game lovers will line up for days waiting to get their hands on the newest video game.

To help gear you up for the latest video games of the season, here’s a look at some of the most anticipated release dates for popular games spanning all consols, like the Wii, Xbox 360, and Playstation 3.

It is a mystery why some toys become popular and some do not. Parents scramble to buy the most popular toys each year on Black Friday, but only some of those toys stay popular for long. Out of the thousands of toys made every year, only a small handful achieve the fame and glory of becoming a popular toy that is loved generation after generation.

Over the years, some toys have come and gone like the changing seasons but there are some that will stay with you forever because of their level of popularity. Let’s take a trip down memory lane and look at some of the most popular toys of all time that can still be bought today.

However you choose to celebrate Thanksgiving, here are some interesting facts about the holiday, its association with football, and the nutritional info of some of the holiday staples.

You’re a certified Black Friday shopping pro, but have you heard about Black Friday’s lesser-known little brother, Cyber Monday? If Black Friday is the popular kid everyone knows about, Cyber Monday is the hip tech geek of seasonal sales. Here’s everything you need to know about the second seasonal sale holiday of the Thanksgiving weekend.

If you’re passionate about shopping, then you’ll be pleased to find out about one of Europe’s best-kept secrets—Christmas markets. These charming markets pop up in the weeks before Christmas, and while the weather may be cold, the treasures you’ll find will be worth it!  Keep reading to learn more about the best choices.

Mobile gifts have become increasingly popular over the past few years or so. It seems like everyone wants, needs, or has a mobile device of some sort. This makes mobile gifts an almost foolproof choice for any gift-giver, regardless of occasion. If you are thinking of giving a mobile gift to someone, there are some tips that can help you make the right decision.

With today’s economy shopping with coupons is becoming more and more prevalent as folks try to may ends meet any way they can. Coupons account for billions of dollars in savings for consumers per year. Despite what you might think about coupons, they aren’t just for people with fixed or lower incomes. In fact, coupon use is actually heavier among higher income brackets. Check out the graphic below for some more cool info on the world of coupons.

Tight on cash, but you have a baby shower to go to? Not a problem! Whether it’s a bad timing for another expense, or they have too pricey of a registry, here are some tips on how you can save on the cost of baby shower gifts...

A credit card is a double-edged sword really. But times have changed and having one is almost  as essential as oxygen. Not only is it a back-up source of money in cases of emergency, but it is a staple way of doing transactions nowadays, particularly with the onslaught of online shopping.

Yet you must be cautious when deciding to get one and in choosing which credit card works best for you . First off you must feel confident enough that you have the sense of responsibility to not live within your means. Remember that a credit card is not a license to buy. Treating it that way will get you into deep financial trouble.

There are many options available in choosing a credit card. Often people tend to just look at which bank has the lowest rate. But there are other factors to consider to prevent you from paying fees that you actually avoid. Here are some deciding factors to help you find the credit card that will work for you.

While you may not think Black Friday has anything to do with remodeling your bathroom, in the past few years holiday home improvement deals have become incredibly popular. As more people take on do-it-yourself projects to save money, home improvement stores are experiencing rapid growth, and in turn, have started participating in Black Friday sales. You can expect great Black Friday deals on everything from bathtubs to hardwood flooring – you just have to know where to look!

Home improvement stores such as Lowe’s, Ace Hardware and Home Depot are now big players in the Black Friday game. So, think beyond the HDTVs and hot holiday toys and you can find some amazing home improvement deals.

As a parent, the summer is a battlefield – a dance between keeping your children entertained while they’re out of school and not draining the wallet in the process. In an effort to help you navigate this tricky stretch of summer months, we’ve compiled 10 entertainment ideas for your whole family that will allow you to maximize your summer family fun while minimizing your expenses. Family fun on the cheap!