Black Friday

Wondering when all those big stores will be opening and offering those massive discounts this Black Friday?

I am not a fan of stores being open on Thanksgiving Day and I am sure the heck not going to go out on the Friday after Thanksgiving to do any shopping. I leave that to the crazy bargain hunters. (Personally, I value my life!) Black Friday may be the busiest day to shop during the holiday season, but is that really the best day to shop?

While some fanatical Black Friday and Cyber Monday shoppers are already at the gates waiting to assault the holiday-shopping season with their fearsome craving for stuff, some retail analysts say the gates are actually open now and the race is already in progress. Thom Blischok, chief retail strategist for Booz and Company says, “Cyber Monday has begun, essentially. No question about it.” Read Mor

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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!