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Do You Black Friday Shop for Yourself or Others? [POLL]

Heather DeLuca — Tue, 20 Nov 2012 18:34:18 +0000

I confess. I spend the majority of Black Friday selfishly shopping for myself. I can’t help it! Most of my favorite stores slash prices, and I can’t not take advantage. I’m a sucker for discounted sweaters, boots, and accessories. Somehow I don’t think I’m alone! Take today’s poll! Be honest! Remember [...]

Win a $500 Hamilton Mall Shopping Spree!

Heather DeLuca — Mon, 19 Nov 2012 17:15:54 +0000

The holidays are here! Time to get that shopping list in order! SoJO 104.9 and Hamilton Mall in Mays Landing want to help you tackle your list with a $500 shopping spree! Listen to be Caller 49 to 800-586-1049 Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday this week at 8:40, 2:40, [...]

The Official Guide to Black Friday Store Openings [POLL]

Tom Morgan — Tue, 13 Nov 2012 14:06:33 +0000

It’s a day that brings excitement, special deals, triumph, and even bruises. What time does the madness start? Keep reading, we have your keys to Black Friday success…. Here are the following stores that will be open on Black Friday, or Thanksgiving night: Sears is joining the likes of Wal-Mart and opening their [...]

Walmart to Kick Off Black Friday Earlier Than Last Year [POLL]

Tom Morgan — Fri, 09 Nov 2012 12:46:24 +0000

It’s hard to believe Black Friday is almost here… But, it’s not hard to believe Black Friday is getting ridiculous. Yes, Walmart will officially be kicking off its holiday sales rush at 8 p.m. on Thanksgiving Day. That’s the world’s largest retailer’s earliest start ever. I for one will not be re-buttoning my pants [...]

Toys R Us and Macy's Will Combine to Form Christmas-Shopping Voltron

Mike Adams — Fri, 12 Oct 2012 16:23:08 +0000

Toys "R" Us announced earlier this week plans to open up toy departments in some 24 Macy’s retail outlets across the United States, bringing the two retailing giants together just in time for the holiday shopping season.

Black Friday Gone Wild – [VIDEO]

Tom Morgan — Mon, 28 Nov 2011 10:30:59 +0000

With another Black Friday in the books, was YOUR shopping experience anything like this??

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

Matthew Staver, Getty / Spencer Platt, Getty Images / Pamela, Etsy 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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 Advice – Prepare for Chaos!

Rob Acampora — Tue, 15 Nov 2011 20:53:38 +0000

Imagine being in a mall parking lot, attempting to shop at the crack of dark, arriving 90 minutes before the doors open of the Best Buy to get gifts for the holidays, and you see a line wrap around the Best Buy building with people who obviously camped out after their turkey dinner. Black Friday is a shopping experience like no other, but not for the faint of heart.