Black Friday

Extended Holiday Shopping Season Kicking Off A Little Early This Year

This is a longer than usual holiday season, with 32 days between Thanksgiving and Christmas.

2012/11/18

Experts: Black Friday Deals Are Already Happening Now

It’s hard to believe Thanksgiving is next week, and many who love to shop can’t wait until the day after, known as Black Friday. But some say there is no need to wait, and you can grab the deals right now.

2012/11/17

Best Ways To Save During The Holiday Sales Rush

The race is on to be first in line for this year’s best deals on holiday gifts: Black Friday is almost here. Every year, the stores open earlier in the wee hours of the morning, some even open at midnight after Thanksgiving Day, while other stores start the Black Friday sales on Turkey Day itself. If you’re going to get up that early (on a day off, no less), it is important to be prepared.

2012/11/13

Planning For Black Friday And All Your Holiday Season Shopping Trips

Black Friday is the biggest shopping day of the year. Here’s how to get the most out of your shopping trip.

2012/11/01

Black Friday Shopper - New York, NY - Nov 25, 2011 (credit: Michael Nagle/Getty Images)

Report Concludes That Black Friday Deals Are Just A Myth

If you’re one of those who get up early the day after Thanksgiving to rush through the doors of the stores and find Black Friday discounts, you’re in for some bad news.

1010 WINS–2012/10/08

FILE - People make purchases inside Macy's department store in New York (Photo credit: STAN HONDA/AFP/Getty Images)

Retailers Clean Up As Shoppers Flock To Tri-State Area Stores For Post-Christmas Returns

Lots of folks will be returning gifts that aren’t quite right, and also using their newly-received gift cards, and many retail chains are running special promotions.

2011/12/26

Walmart (file / credit: Spencer Platt/Getty Images)

Sen. Diaz Says Walmart Store In NYC Would Benefit Poor Residents

Diaz released a statement in which he stated that “the City’s poor residents were the losers of the week” while “Walmart was the big winner.”

2011/11/28

Shoppers Head To Their Computers For Best Cyber Monday Deals

Retailers are hoping this year’s holiday spending spree will continue with Cyber Monday.

2011/11/28

Experts Worry Earlier Black Friday Will Cut Into Cyber Monday Sales

“Cyber Monday traditionally has been an important holiday for online retail,” said retail expert Marshal Cohen. “This year all the rules have changed as the retailer opened earlier to compete with online, online opened their deals earlier.”

2011/11/27

Evening Numbers Dash Hopes: Black Friday Not As Good As Last Year

They skipped Thanksgiving dinner, they braved the elements and they waited in line for hours all for a piece of the Black Friday action.

2011/11/25

Taser stun gun (file / credit: FRED DUFOUR/AFP/Getty Images)

Stun Gun Used By Police In Black Friday Scuffle In Connecticut

A police officer in Milford, Conn., used a stun gun on a Wal-Mart shopper who allegedly punched another customer.

2011/11/25

Shoppers Hitting The Stores For Pre-Black Friday Deals

Thanksgiving Day is no longer reserved for just family and turkey. Shoppers are on the prowl looking for deep discounts and an opportunity to avoid the Black Friday crowds before they head back home for dinner.

2011/11/24

Want To Find The Best ‘Black Friday’ Deals? Let Technology Be Your Guide

If you want to hit the shops this Black Friday, but you’re not quite sure where to start, CBS 2’s Kathryn Brown has got some tips to help you plot out your battle plan.

2011/11/23