Tag: shopping tips

  • Black Friday opening hours for major retailers

    If you’re gearing up for Black Friday, you need a game plan. Pick a few stores that you want to hit, and then create a schedule based on the retailers’ opening times. Black Friday store hours Here is a list of 20 major retailers and their Black Friday opening hours, along with any special promotions.…

  • Big Lots Black Friday ad leaked

    Every day, Big Lots offers hot deals on electronics, furniture, home goods, toys and other merchandise at rock-bottom prices. On Black Friday, the savings get even bigger, with some items reduced by more than 90 percent. Save big at Big Lots Big Lots is actually open on Thanksgiving Day from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.,…

  • Cabela’s lures Black Friday customers with free gifts

    Free Black Friday gifts If you’re shopping for someone who loves the outdoors, check out the Black Friday bargains at Cabela’s — the top-notch retailer specializing in hunting, fishing, camping and other outdoor gear.   Cabela’s is offering free gifts to the first 800 shoppers at each of their retail stores beginning at 5 a.m.…

  • Black Friday shopping strategies

    Carry a shopping list Spend some time researching and create a detailed shopping list. When you get to the stores, stick to it. “Know exactly what you want. The best Black Friday deals are in very limited supply, which is why you should never enter a store and just be window shopping,” says Service Strategist…

  • Last-minute holiday shopping tips to save time and money

    Comparison-shop before you leave home If you’re heading to the mall, do all your comparison shopping before you leave home. Do some research online, compare sales circulars, and find your best bargains. Bring the circulars with you to the store, so you can find the exact items you want and verify pricing. Also, check out…

  • Tips for holiday shopping on a budget

    Make a list Make a gift list that includes everyone for whom you need to buy. Then, split your allocated holiday shopping budget among all the recipients. Once you have decided how much to spend and what to buy, stick to your list as much as possible. If you overspend in one area, be sure…

  • Avoid overspending on Black Friday

    Make a list Create a list that includes everyone for whom you’re buying and how much you plan to spend on each. Don’t fall victim to impulse buying (for yourself or others) by straying from the shopping list. Overspending on Black Friday doorbusters and rock-bottom prices is tempting without a shopping list to keep yourself…

  • Holiday shopping techniques that will help you save this season

    Use price-match guarantees Due to the competitive holiday shopping season this year, many stores, such as Target, are offering to match prices offered by competitors. What does this mean to you? You can basically pick and choose what you want to pay for the gifts on your list. If you’re extra-crafty, you can combine a…