In just over a week, Kmart’s 30-second “Ship My Pants” spot — go ahead, say it quickly — has received close to 13 million …
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Truly Last-Minute Holiday Shopping Options for Deal Hunters – Or the Merely Desperate
Don’t feel down that it’s December 24 and you still have shopping to do. There are plenty of quick and easy options to consider—and you may even be rewarded for waiting so long.
The Hottest Section of the Department Store May Be Online
First and foremost, big brick-and-mortar retailers want to drive foot traffic into stores during the holiday period. But even when it comes to the old-fashioned department store model, retailers understand that boosting online …
Holiday Shoppers Can Look Forward to an Extra Bloated Black Friday
To get in on the Black Friday shopping deals in 2012, it’ll be necessary to skip dessert and miss the end of the football game on Thanksgiving night. Heck, you can start shopping the “Black Friday” bargains long before the …
Nothing Special about Retailers’ Early ‘Black Friday,’ ‘Cyber Monday’ Specials
There is only one true Black Friday (the day after Thanksgiving), and one Cyber Monday (the Monday after that). But that hasn’t stopped retailers from using the terms—which have evolved into serving as catnip for shoppers—to apply to all sorts of other sales and promotions throughout the year. Often, though, the deals are a dime a dozen.
Why Stores and Shoppers Alike Are Embracing Layaway
Just a few years ago, layaway seemed near death. The old-fashioned payment program had fallen out of favor with the vast majority of shoppers, and only a few retailers thought layaway was worth the time and hassle to keep it …
The Latest Expansion of the Holiday Season: Layaway at Walmart Starts a Month Early This Year
We’re still in the middle of one of the hottest summers on record, but in less than a month, you’ll be able to put holiday items on layaway at Walmart.
Going on Vacation? Now You Can Put it on Layaway
Layaway used to be reserved for big-ticket items like televisions or leather couches. Now, you can use it for your summer vacation.
United Airlines Will Turn Your Unwanted Gift Cards Into Miles
Still don’t know what to do with all those gift cards you got for the holidays? United Airlines will now take them off your hands in exchange for frequent flyer miles. But considering how often frequent flyer miles expire …
Black Friday Remorse: Consumers Already Returning Holiday Purchases
Many of us rushed out to take advantage of the countless “holiday shopping events” around Thanksgiving weekend. Now, we’re slinking back to those same stores — except this time, we want our money back.
Now We’re Supposed to Have Two Christmas Trees?
A multiple Christmas tree trend is being pushed by (you guessed it) the folks in the business of selling Christmas trees.
Do Extended Black Friday Hours Actually Increase Sales?
Black Friday is a huge day for retail sales, so naturally, stores want to milk the sensation for all its worth. Every year, retailers try to make the day bigger than the last. This year, the decision makers at many national …
