Tag: shopping tips

  • Amazon.com week-long Black Friday sale

    Instead of reserving its deals for Cyber Monday, Amazon.com instead has a week-long Black Friday sale beginning on the Monday before Thanksgiving. Shop at Amazon.com all week long While many online retailers offer only one day of big savings on Black Friday or Cyber Monday, Amazon.com takes a different route: Each day for the week…

  • Ladies, this is how you negotiate a deal

    Negotiating a deal is a lot like going on a blind date — you put your best foot forward and hope for the best. Most of the time, a good deal is directly related to how well you negotiate. Studies show women pay almost 50 percent more for goods and services than men do. Ladies,…

  • Holiday shopping on flash sale sites

    Toys Flash sale sites aren’t all about clothes; you can find toys on a number of these websites, too. Try Totsy, Zulily and, to a lesser extent, Gilt Groupe. Clothes You have lots of choices if you’re looking for designer clothes at discount prices. Gilt Groupe is a popular spot, as are ideeli, Hautelook and…

  • How to get the best after-Christmas deals

    Shop for Christmas merchandise Start stocking up on holiday items for next year right after this Christmas. Christmas trees, lights, decorations, ornaments, gift wrap, inflatables and much more are available at rock-bottom prices starting the day after Christmas. Stores want to clear out their inventory quickly, so you can often get Christmas merchandise at 70…

  • Last-minute holiday gifts that give back

    Contribute to a local charity Many local organizations help out those in need — from children’s shelters to food banks. Make a donation to a charity in your area in the name of a relative or friend. Then, give a card to the recipient notifying him/her of the donation. This is the perfect gift for…

  • Black Friday by the numbers

    According to the National Retail Federation, approximately 226 million shoppers spent an estimated $52.4 billion during the four-day Thanksgiving weekend last year in stores and on websites. Spending green on Black Friday The National Retail Federation survey also indicates that spending increased from last year. The average shopper last year spent $399, up $34 from…

  • Save big on holiday gifts at Jewelry.com

    Save up to 90 percent on jewelry Jewelry is a popular holiday gift that is always appreciated. Consider doing your jewelry shopping online. Here’s a good reason: Right now, you can save up to 90 percent at Jewelry.com with Doorbuster Deals. The savings didn’t end with Black Friday and Cyber Monday. Many retailers are offering…

  • Top websites for Cyber Monday shopping information

    Cyber Monday shopping websites ShopRunner.com: This shopping solution offers members fast, free shipping and special discounts through its network of partners that includes FAO Schwarz, Lord & Taylor, Toys”R”Us, Sports Authority, American Eagle, PetSmart and Newegg.com. Retailmenot.com: This innovator in collaborative coupon and deal hunting and sharing rates and orders every coupon on the site…

  • 5 Tips for avoiding consumer hassle

    When it comes to shopping smart, websites like Consumerist.com are dedicated to addressing consumer concerns. SheKnows is all for making life as simple as possible, so we consulted Andrea Woroch, money-saving expert for Kinoli Inc., to bring you the most helpful and up to date tips to follow. When you’re looking to buy, these five…

  • Holiday shoppers targeting electronics

    Holiday shoppers are targeting electronics items at a frantic pace in 2011. According to new consumer data recently unveiled by price comparison site and social commerce solutions provider SortPrice.com, the most sought-after items are the iPad 2 and Samsung HDTVs.   Hot holiday gifts: iPads, iPhones and HDTVs “Gadgets and tech items have grown in…