Eight in Ten are Concerned about Overspending; Twenty-Eight Percent of those who Shop Around are Finding Better Deals Online
Yonkers, NY – Black Friday weekend and Cyber Monday may have seen record-high sales this year, but 36 percent of Americans who say they plan to give gifts have yet do any holiday shopping at all, according to the latest Consumer Reports Holiday Poll.
Of those who have begun shopping, 42 percent are either three-quarters finished or finished completely (9 percent), while 58 percent said they were no more than halfway done. «Read the rest of this article»
Clarksvillians turn out in droves for Black Friday deals
Clarksville, TN – In the traditional closing to the Thanksgiving holiday, thousands of people left their homes on Thanksgiving evening to stand out in the cold waiting for the chance to participate in Black Friday. Retailers across the country offer some of the best deals of the year to shoppers eager to begin the Christmas purchases.
Shaquana Harmon was waiting at the entrance to Governor Square Mall with her sisters and cousins. They were hoping to find some deals on some new outfits from Victoria’s Secret and Old Navy. They arrived at the mall at around 8:00pm on Thanksgiving day for the midnight opening. “We were already out and about and had stopped at Walmart, and so we decided to come on over to the mall afterwards.” They were the 2nd group to arrive at the main entrance with the other arriving shortly before at around 7:30 PM.
 Black Friday Shoppers at Governors Square Mall
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Tennessee Department of Safety and Homeland Security Identity Crimes Unit warns Consumers to be aware during Holiday Shopping Season
November 24, 2012 |
Unit Offers ID Protection Tips to Holiday Shoppers Hitting the Stores and making Internet Purchases
Nashville, TN – The start of the holiday season not only brings excitement to many people, it also brings concern about identity theft to millions of consumers who kicked off the holiday shopping season with Black Friday and Cyber Monday sales.
December is Identity Theft Prevention and Awareness Month and, according to the Federal Trade Commission, it is also the time of year when most identity crime occurs. «Read the rest of this article»
Black Friday Store Openings
November 22, 2012 |
Clarksville, TN – After a day of eating Turkey on Thanksgiving, most people are watching football or taking a nap. Others though, begin to plan their evenings shopping. Black Friday is always one of the largest retail days of the years with store after store competing to offer the biggest deals to lure the shoppers inside.
Each year it seems, stores have been opening earlier and earlier. This year is no exception. Some stores are opening Thanksgiving day at 8:00pm. Below is a list of some of the stores, their opening times and some of the specials they will be having. «Read the rest of this article»
Thanksgiving Day Dinner to be served at some Local Restuarants
November 21, 2012 |
Clarksville, TN – On Thanksgiving Day, most of us will be gathering with friends and family members to enjoy the traditional holiday meal together. For those who do not wish to cook, the options are somewhat limited as most of the restaurants in town will be closed.
The following sit down restaurants are going to be open on Thanksgiving Day: «Read the rest of this article»
Final Christmas Push Propels U.S. Online Holiday Spending to $35.3 Billion, Up 15 Percent Versus Last Year
December 28, 2011 |
Christmas Day Sees Significant Spike in Digital Content & Subscription Sales as Consumers Load Up New Tablets, e-Readers and Music Devices
Reston, VA - comScore, a leader in measuring the digital world, today reported holiday season retail e-commerce spending for the first 56 days of the November – December 2011 holiday season. For the holiday season-to-date, $35.3 billion has been spent online, marking a 15-percent increase versus the corresponding days last year.
The most recent week (ending December 25th) witnessed $2.8 billion in spending, an increase of 16 percent versus the corresponding week last year. «Read the rest of this article»
Clarksville Police Heightened Traffic Patrol Statistics for the Thanksgiving Holiday Weekend
November 28, 2011 |
Clarksville, TN – Clarksville Police Department officers were out, November 23rd, 25th, 26th, and 27th, in an effort to improve traffic safety and reduce crashes.
November 23rd, officers were on Wilma Rudolph Boulevard focusing on aggressive, distracted driving, traffic, and seatbelt violations. November 25th, commonly referred to as “Black Friday”, officers expanded the scope of their enforcement to include the area around St. Bethlehem. «Read the rest of this article»
Black Friday Boasts $816 Million in U.S. Online Holiday Spending, Up 26 Percent vs. Year Ago
November 27, 2011 |
More than 50 Million Americans Visited Online Retail Sites on Black Friday
Thanksgiving Day Online Spending Jumps 18 Percent to $479 Million
Reston, VA - comScore, a leader in measuring the digital world, today reported U.S. retail e-commerce spending for the first 25 days of the November – December 2011 holiday season. For the holiday season-to-date, $12.7 billion has been spent online, marking a 15-percent increase versus the corresponding days last year. «Read the rest of this article»
Black Friday in Trenton
Trenton, KY – How do you avoid the hustle and bustle of Black Friday but still get some great bargains? Try shopping in a small town in Kentucky.
There was only one shop open today in Trenton, but business was steady, and it does qualify as an independently owned small business; we were just a day early for Small Business Saturday, and we wanted to get some sale fabric –yes we REALLY did need more Christmas fabric. At least that’s my story, and I’m sticking to it.
 A customer at the Quilt and Sew at Golden Threads looking at a quilt
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Black Friday Shoppers turn out in droves for bargins
Clarksville, TN – After a day of eating Turkey on Thanksgiving, most people were looking for nothing more than a good nap. But others began to plan their evenings shopping. Black Friday is always one of the largest retail days of the years with store after store competing to offer the biggest deals to lure the shoppers inside.
The warmer than normal weather encouraged a larger than normal turnout with lines snaking around buildings and zigzagging across parking lots.
 Shoppers spread out as they enter Best Buy during the 2011 Black Friday Shopping Extravaganza
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