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Black Friday numbers show shoppers' reluctance to spend

Posted on 12/4/2009 7:15 EST

Black Friday has come and gone but there are still holiday bargains to be found. In a nod to consumers' new frugal ways, The Dallas Morning News reports retailers will continue offering big discounts... Read more on The Dallas Morning News »

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Black Friday postmortem: Scuffles, sales reports and more

Posted on 12/2/2009 10:59 EST

Just in case you've been keeping tabs on the annual day of shopping hysteria known as Black Friday, Wallet Pop has a rundown on this year's results. Read all about sales trends, retailer practices, Read more on Wallet Pop »

Numbers show holiday shoppers stuck in thrifty mode

Posted on 12/1/2009 16:22 EST

Store traffic is up this holiday season but spending is down. A story in The Arizona Republic reports on what's shaping up to be a ho-hum year for retailers, when shoppers continue to grab for the... Read more on The Arizona Republic »

After Black Friday comes Cyber Monday 2009. Is it more virtual than real?

Posted on 11/27/2009 22:40 EST

Don't worry about missing that hyped-up Cyber Monday. You've still got lots of opportunity to do your online shopping before that big gift-giving day. In fact, reports the Christian Science Monitor, Read more on Christian Science Monitor »

Best Buy combats doorbuster scalpers

Posted on 11/27/2009 10:21 EST

It pays to be young. Start lining up at 1 a.m., pitch a tent, party with your friends. Hey, if that's what it takes to snag a hot deal at Best Buy on Black Friday...Get the full story on CNN Money. Read more on CNN Money »

App of the Week: TGI Black Friday

Posted on 11/25/2009 17:45 EST

Yet another app for Black Friday that clues you in to the great deals from several dozen vendors. Deal Catcher is the source of this shopping wonder, writes The New York Times, which lets you search... Read more on The New York Times »

Black Friday 2009 offer browser

Posted on 11/27/2009 10:29 EST

Black Firday has finally become an exact science! This Visualizefree calculator from InetSoft is probably the most elaborate and intelligent Black Friday tool out there. You can sort over... Read more on Visualizefree.com »

iPhone apps for Black Friday shopping

Posted on 11/25/2009 0:32 EST

Online shopping keeps getting easier and easier, especially if you've already joined forces with Apple. CNET reports on two new free apps for the iPhone and iPod Touch that let you shop no matter... Read more on cnet »

Top 15 Black Friday tech deals

Posted on 11/24/2009 15:44 EST

Sorting the wheat from the chaff is always a chore. So this year CNET has done all the hard work: finding the best consumer electronics deals for that over-hyped Black Friday. Read more on cnet »

Macy’s Promoting Blenders Signals Reluctant Consumer

Posted on 11/23/2009 18:11 EST

Necessary practicality is the name of the game this shopping season. The lingering recession and a shift in consumer habits means spending on what you need rather than merely what you want, says Bloomberg.com. Read more on Bloomberg »

Black Friday meets Facebook

Posted on 11/22/2009 8:25 EST

If you haven't yet joined the social networking crowd, now's the moment. A host of retailers will be releasing Black Friday details to their electronic friends, reports the Boston Herald. So don't... Read more on Boston Herald »

Black Friday Sales Twitter Aggregator

Posted on 11/21/2009 8:46 EST

The Washington Post built a very cool Twitter aggregation tool to help consumers prepare for their shopping D-Day. The tool features the various Black Friday deals retailers are posting and updating... Read more »

Black Friday Deals: The Only List You Need

Posted on 11/21/2009 8:27 EST

You can't say you didn't know, now that Gizmodo has published a list of Black Friday deals on those all-important consumer electronics. Read more on Gizmodo »

Dirty secrets of Black Friday 'doorbusters'

Posted on 11/20/2009 14:12 EST

You might as well stay in bed. Those Black Friday deals may start forming in the wee hours of the morning, but by the time you enter the store, you may feel like a sucker. According to CNN Money, Read more on CNN Money »

Black Friday: Best day to buy a car

Posted on 11/17/2009 17:19 EST

Not to be outdone, car/truck/SUV dealers are joining the Black Friday fray. According to CNN Money, you're liable to negotiate a bigger-than-usual discount on that special day. It's a tough choice: Read more on CNN Money »

Apple's Black Friday discounts leaked

Posted on 11/17/2009 17:16 EST

It's hard to keep all the holes plugged before the biggest shopping day of the year. ZDNet is reporting rumors that Apple's got some huge one-day discounts in the offing. Is it for real? Read more on ZDNet »

Black Friday 2009 Buyer’s Guide: Best Deals and Sales

Posted on 11/17/2009 17:12 EST

If you're heart is set on consumer electronics gifts this year, thank Digitaltrends.com for doing your homework. The site has pulled together a list of some great buys. Don't leave home without... Read more on Digitaltrends.com »

Target Black Friday Deals for iPhone Owners

Posted on 11/17/2009 17:10 EST

Target's aim with its Black Friday specials misses the iPhone bullseye but comes a bit closer with the iPod touch. You'll find some good deals, but not too many of them. Artoftheiphone.com has the... Read more on artoftheiphone.com »

Spendthrift Spouses Could Hurt Holiday Shopping

Posted on 11/16/2009 18:02 EST

Go ahead and join the crowd -- just cross your spouse off your holiday shopping list this year. Time.com reports on this growing trend and the effect it's likely to have on retail sales in this... Read more »

Radio Shack Releases Black Friday Ads

Posted on 11/16/2009 13:37 EST

It's a bit too early to get on line, but here's what Radio Shack is offering on Black Friday. Digitaltrends.com provides the all-important price and product details. Read more on Digitaltrends.com »

Black Friday Laptop Deals Are Amazing

Posted on 11/15/2009 10:59 EST

The deals are so enticing this holiday season that you almost can't afford not to buy. Laptops and netbooks are expected to be hot items on Black Friday, according to Associated Content, Read more on Associated Content »

Office Depot Black Friday ad

Posted on 11/13/2009 9:16 EST

Office Depot is now in the Black Friday game. CrunchGear.com provides what seems like a never-ending list of all the items on sale. With so many cheap buys, how do you choose? Read more on CrunchGear.com »

Black Friday Information Websites

Posted on 11/18/2009 0:50 EST

Staying on top of Black Friday deals is no simple matter. So here's a list of sites, compiled by your friends at Cheapism.com, that will keep you in the loop. Gizmodo's Black Friday Deals List

Target's Black Friday bet: $3 appliances

Posted on 11/13/2009 0:42 EST

How many stores can you get to in one day? That's the Black Friday challenge, as more and more retailers announce fantabulous discounts on all manner of goodies. CNN Money reports that Target is... Read more on CNN Money »

Give More for Less

Posted on 11/13/2009 11:21 EST

Let all those frantic shoppers duke it out at the stores. Shop online with Cheapism.com instead and save yourself from the lines, the mayhem, the competition. With the Cheapism holiday gift guide, you'll... Read more on Cheapism Gift Guide »

Calming the Black Friday Crowds

Posted on 11/12/2009 0:15 EST

"A year after an unruly crowd trampled a worker to death at a Wal-Mart store, the nation’s retailers are preparing for another Black Friday, the blockbuster shopping day after Thanksgiving. Along with... Read more on The New York Times »

Black Friday: Walmart to open 24 hours on Thanksgiving to prepare for crowds

Posted on 11/12/2009 0:08 EST

Walmart thinks it has the answer to Black Friday crowd control: keep stores open for 24 hours on Thanksgiving Day. The catch, according to a Baltimore Sun weblog: you'll have to wait until 5 a.m. Read more on Baltimore Sun »

Black Friday doorbuster sales: Retailers hope to bring order before chaos

Posted on 11/12/2009 23:32 EST

You might want to carry along some protective armor when you set out for those doorbuster sales in the pre-dawn hours on Black Friday. Hordes hungry for out-of-sight bargains will be rushing to storm the... Read more on Chicago Tribune »

Pre-Black Friday: Best Buy selling a $250 Laptop November 11

Posted on 11/11/2009 8:03 EST

Forget what you think you knew about Black Friday. It's really not the day after Thanksgiving; this year, the date keeps changing. Thanks to an aggressive marketing strategy involving retail giants like... Read more on Wallet Pop »

Black Friday Deals Feature Cheap Digital Cameras

Posted on 11/8/2009 20:41 EST

Digital cameras are hot this year -- and if one isn't yet on your holiday shopping list, consider adding it now. According to Huliq.com, there will be some great (i.e., cheap) deals on digital cameras... Read more on Huliq.com »

Shoppers seek Black Friday deals earlier

Posted on 11/8/2009 20:34 EST

The kickoff to holiday shopping keeps getting earlier and earlier. Consumers have been prowling the web for weeks, searching for the best deals as Black Friday approaches. And this year, reports Thesunnews.com, Read more on Thesunnews.com »

iPhone App You Need Now: Black Friday

Posted on 11/6/2009 11:58 EST

Holiday shopping can be a competitive sport. See how much money you can save on gifts, and then boast to friends and family, with a new iPhone app that tips you off to the best Black Friday deals. And... Read more on Geeksugar.com »

Walmart Black Friday Online Deals Available Now

Posted on 11/6/2009 11:34 EST

There's no time to waste. Walmart is so eager to jumpstart the shopping season that the megastore is offering some cheap buys starting now. The catch? Huliq.com notes these super deals are only... Read more on Huliq.com »

Watch Out For Bad Black Friday Netbook Deals

Posted on 11/6/2009 11:23 EST

Buyer beware. That's the advice from Notebooks.com about netbook deals on Black Friday that are too good to be true. You could wind up with a piece of hardware with such limited functionality that... Read more on Notebooks.com »

Get the Most Out of Black Friday Bargains

Posted on 10/28/2009 22:51 EST

Get ready, get set, ... Here come those holiday bargains, This year, says The Washington Post, the best deals will be found in the consumer electronics aisle. But you need a strategy first, and... Read more on The Washington Post »