Black Friday Deals: November 2011

Sunday, November 27, 2011

JCPenney Cyber Monday Deals 2011 Offer Up to 75% Discount

The JCPenney Cyber Monday 2011 ads have been revealed recently and are now offering up to 75% discount and free shipping on orders of $25 or more.

As noted at JCPenney.com, online shoppers can choose from over 40,000 deals this Monday, November 28, 2011 which they call as their biggest Cyber Sale ever.

Unlike their Christmas and Black Friday deals, JCPenney’s Cyber Monday sale, which starts on Sunday, November 27, provide differentdiscounts on various items.

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Cyber Monday Travel Deals

Now that Black Friday is over, it is time to focus on Cyber Monday! Below is a list of all the travel deals for November 28th. Keep in mind that many of these deals will go fast, so make sure to not delay! Try to figure out in advance the vacations that you are looking for and the price you would be willing to pay. Also, make sure to take a look at the cancellation policies – some will be more generous than others. Happy Cyber Monday!!

Cyber Monday Travel Deals

Marriott’s Florida Resorts: Offer savings up to 25% with rates starting from $95 to $186 per night. Available online on Monday, Nov. 28 only, the savings can be applied on stays from Nov. 29, 2011 through Jan. 8, 2012. For reservations, visit www.marriott.com/floridacybermonday or visit www.marriott.com and enter thepromotional code DOD. There are black out dates, so I would not assume to find a great steal for Christmas week, but you never know!

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Forget Black Friday: 'Cyber Monday' gives web shoppers a chance to click into season's savings

Michael Franken of Plainsboro finished most of his shopping three days ago without going anywhere near a mall, and he won’t until it’s time to pick up items, like a camera and laptop, he had shipped to stores for free.

That’s because Franken, who works in marketing, does all his holiday shopping online. And more than 100 million are expected join him Monday, "Cyber Monday," buying as much as $1.2 billion worth of merchandise.

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Cyber Monday Video Game Deals 2011: Amazon

With Black Friday officially over, Cyber Monday and New Year's sales are rounding out the rest of the season. Here's a round-up of all the deals on Amazon's Cyber Monday Week.

Unlike most retailers, Amazon's Cyber Monday deals are running all week long in their Cyber Monday Deals Week shopping block. Since the whole thing is online, you really can buy anything at your leisure, provided that they don't run out of stock too early.

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The best Cyber Monday 2011 deals

There’s finally a reason not to hate Mondays: retailers compete this week by offering the best Cyber Monday 2011 deals, according to a recent report published on PC World. Keep reading and find where to look for the lowest prices.

Thanksgiving Day may be over, but Americans continue to be blessed with a miracle every day. After thousands of shoppers jostled one another in malls and shopping centers during the Black Friday, it’s time for Internet networks to get assaulted by e-customers. Online shops prepare themselves for another Cyber Monday by offering amazing deals for their electronic devices.

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Friday, November 25, 2011

Black Friday 2011: All the big deals right here

CLEVELAND -- Welcome to the nation's largest online roundup of Black Friday deals. This year, we've teamed up with bargain hunters from around the country to get the deals to you faster than anyone else.

A big thank you to Ways 2 Save Producer Vince Fratiani for his incredible work to get this up and running, as well as Katie, Julia, Shermayne, Roger, Howard and Dan at Vertive who worked through their Thanksgivings to make this happen. I adore you all.

Thursday, November 24, 2011

Black Friday 2011: the best apps and services for holiday shoppers

Whether you’re braving retail stores this Black Friday, or just choosing to stay at home and hunt deals virtually, it’s best to be prepared. If you have a smartphone, then it’s easier than ever to plan your Black Friday festivities ahead so you don’t end up missing out on the best deals.

We’ve compiled a list of our favorite apps and services to make you a Black Friday master:

If you haven’t come across this nifty app yet, then you’re likely new to the whole Black Friday app business. TGI Black Friday, available free for the iPhone and Android, compiles leaked deals and flyers from both online and retail stores. You can keep track of deals, share them with friends, and download PDFs of store flyers. If you download just one Black Friday app, this should be it.

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Best 5 Black Friday 2011 tablet and e-reader finds

Let’s face it: you’re shopping for an e-reader or a tablet on Black Friday because you want to get the best bang for your buck and are willing to forgo the latest specs and OS for the savings. There are better deals out there than mere gift cards, which is why these five e-reader and tablet deals deserve your time and money this Black Friday.

10.1″ Asus Eee Pad Transformer 16GB $249.99; $349.98 with Keyboard Dock

7″ BlackBerry PlayBook 16GB for $199

10.1″ Toshiba Thrive Tablet for $349.98

9.7″ HP TouchPad 32GB for $149 with HP Computer Purchase

Barnes & Noble’s 6″ Nook Simple Touch Limited Edition e-Reader for $79

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Black Friday 2011 Best TV Deals Announced by Consumer Reports

Below are the Black Friday 2011 best TV deals, which includes the price and retailer where Black Friday shoppers can buy them:

1. Best Buy: Sharp 42-inch 1080p LCD TV (LC-42SV49U), $200.

2. Target: Westinghouse 46-inch 1080p LCD TV (VR-4625), $298.

3. Amazon: Vizio 47-inch 3D LCD TV (XVT3D474SV), $938.

4. Best Buy: Dynex 55-inch 1080 LCD TV (DX-55L150A11), $600.

5. Wal-Mart: Samsung 51-inch 720p plasma TV (PN51D430), $498.

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Black Friday 2011 Bealls deals Stage Stores 3Q loss widens

The 2011 Black Friday Weekend deals are some of the greatest we have ever discovered. Almost every retail store is offering great bargains on the year’s best consumer electronics. Major retailers in your local area are opening their doors as early as possible in a bid to rake in the most consumer dollars.

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Black Friday 2011: Canada shoppers buy into U.S. Thanksgiving discount culture

Stores in Canada being forced to drop their prices for the U.S. Thanksgiving holidays as shoppers here increasingly look south for Black Friday bargains.

Black Friday is the day after Thanksgiving in the United States and marks the unofficial start to the holiday shopping season there.

Stores offer enticing deals in hopes of attracting Americans who — after a relaxing day of turkey and football — realize they only have about a month left to shop before Christmas.

Wednesday, November 23, 2011

Thanksgiving Day proclamation by President Barack Obama

President Barack Obama’s Thanksgiving Day proclamation as released by the White House:

One of our nation’s oldest and most cherished traditions, Thanksgiving Day brings us closer to our loved ones and invites us to reflect on the blessings that enrich our lives. The observance recalls the celebration of an autumn harvest centuries ago, when the Wampanoag tribe joined the Pilgrims at Plymouth Colony to share in the fruits of a bountiful season.

Thanksgiving Day Parade features new monkey, brings back Sonic

Thanksgiving starts at 9 a.m. tomorrow for those who tune into the Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York. This year's parade will introduce new balloons and bring back some old favorites.

There'll be some monkeying around at the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade when Paul Frank's sock puppet-inspired simian Julius makes its debut as a 41-foot-tall balloon in front of millions of spectators Thursday.

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Thanksgiving day 2011: Thanksgiving kicks off fight for US holiday sales

The holiday shopping season starts in earnest on Thursday, with retailers anxious to see if U.S. consumers are willing to spend despite an endless stream of scary headlines about the fragile economy and their own precarious finances.

However, in the eyes of retailers, the shopping period has been churning along for some time as retailers like Wal-Mart Stores Inc and Toys R Us started early by offering layaway programs, and others offering major deals to lure shoppers.

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Thanksgiving festivities a reprieve for people amidst gloom

This year, people have faced a number of hardships but they are not weeping over their past or worrying about the present or the future. Today, they are just preparing big fat stuffed turkeys, and having some delicious chocolate desserts to go with it. Continoue Reading….

Tuesday, November 22, 2011

Black Friday 2011 deals: the best prices, stores, and more

Do you love deals? Do you love shopping? Do you love Friday? Do you love the color black? If you answered yes to any or all of those questions — even if it's just the one about a color — then we've got a treat for you. That's right, it's The Verge annual Black Friday superguide to knock-down, drag-out deals! It's that time of the year when people literally trample each other to death to get the lowest prices on consumer goods, and we want to be sure that you're well equipped for the nerve-shattering hell-ride that is Black Friday 2011.

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Shopping Pitfalls on Black Friday

Black Friday and Cyber Monday, the Friday and Monday after Thanksgiving, are the most popular holiday shopping days of the year.

Whether shopping at a local store or online to avoid the crowds, the Better Business Bureau (BBB) warns buyers to be alert for scammers and hackers looking to benefit from early holiday cheer.

Black Friday 2011: Apple to offer deals

Many retailers including Wal-Mart, Best Buy, Kmart and Sears got an early start to the Black Friday madness by leaking details of their promotions last week. One popular purveyor of electronics had been missing from the fray though, until today.

Money Tips: Shopper's Guide to Black Friday 2011

Although it’s that crazy time of year again when shoppers begin the mad holiday dash in search of the best post-Thanksgiving deals (often during the wee hours of the morning) you’ll be prepared (and stay sane) by following some of the simple yet sensible tips in this Shopper’s Guide to Black Friday 2011.

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Vancouver startup leads the way to retail bargains with Black Friday deal-finder

An estimated 77 million consumers in the United States are expected to participate in this week’s Black Friday shopping extravaganza, and another 74 million could be lured into Black Friday cyber-shopping if the price is right.

While the Thanksgiving weekend shopping kickoff for Christmas is an American event, it has crept across the border to Canada as retailers here, such as Apple reseller Simply.ca, join in the excitement with special Black Friday discounts. Plus, many Canadians will go online to take advantage of Black Friday deals.

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Petitions against early Black Friday start arrive at Target

MINNEAPOLIS – A petition of 190,000 signatures has been delivered to Target Corp. asking the retailer to drop its plans to open at midnight on Black Friday.

The Star Tribune reports that Target employee Seth Coleman delivered the paper petition with 190,000 signatures in three plastic Target shopping bags on Monday.

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Monday, November 21, 2011

Black Friday 2011: LivingSocial announces half-off deals

LivingSocial, the D.C.-based daily deals site, is prepping for the biggest shopping week of the season and Monday announced several national deals in honor of Black Friday and Cyber Monday.

(LivingSocial is run by Tim O’Shaughnessy, who is Post. Co. Chairman and chief executive Don Graham’s son-in-law.)

The company revealed it would be offering half-off deals with companies including Verizon Wireless, Office Max, Electronic Arts, Sketchers, BlueFly and Skype. Other deal partners listed on the company’s Web site include online clothing retailer threadless, decal and poster company Fathead and flower delivery service FTD.

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$4.23 a day: On the timing of a Black Friday iPad 2 purchase

We lack the proper sample size for true statistical accuracy, but based on the number of days into a new year Apple released its first two iPads, we can take the average of April 4 (92 days in) and March 11 (69 days in), and guess that the iPad 3 will arrive 81 days into 2012. That would be March 22. That would also mean a 377-day life cycle for the iPad 2.

Bourbon to host post-Thanksgiving show, collect canned food donations

The day after Thanksgiving is usually a day for Black Friday shopping, football, eating leftovers and once again claiming fatigue after eating turkey.

But instead of sleeping after the leftovers this year, there's a more entertaining way to spend the day. The Bourbon Theatre, 1415 O St., is hosting Cold Turkey 2011 from 3 p.m. Friday until 2 a.m. Saturday. This event includes a fundraiser and food drive for the Food Bank of Lincoln.

2011 marks first midnight Black Friday

PROVIDENCE – Is Old Navy to blame or to thank for moving up Black Friday?

Probably depends on whether you’re a shopper or a worker at a big box retailer.

The blooming trend of opening doors at midnight on Black Friday – and calling in workers still during Thanksgiving Day – first began in 2010 with Old Navy.

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Black Friday 2011: Best deals not always at Walmart, Amazon

Black Friday is huge for many stores, big and small. But for the past couple of years, two giant retailers have battled to dominate the shopping extravaganza with the best deals and the most customers: Amazon and Walmart.

Both have the scale and know-how to negotiate the cheapest prices and stock the most popular items. For Black Friday 2011, however, shoppers would do well to look beyond the two giants for the best deals.

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Sunday, November 20, 2011

Walmart Black Friday Ad Includes Blue Nintendo Wii

Walmart’s Black Friday ad has revealed that the company plans to offer customers a chance to purchase a rare blue edition of the Nintendo Wii.

The Limited Edition console appears to be the cheaper Wii version which does not include GameCube support while offering the same blue coloring previously used just for an add-on Wiimote. Included with the console is one matching wiiMote and Nunchuk however a gaming bundle has not been announced.

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LivingSocial goes national with Black Friday deals

NEW YORK—Here's one way to avoid getting trampled by bargain-hunting hordes knocking down store doors on Black Friday: Online deals service LivingSocial is unveiling a slew of bargains for the holidays that are just a couple of mouse clicks away.

LivingSocial is announcing Monday that it will offer discounts from national businesses such as Verizon Wireless, Electronic Arts Inc. and the sneaker brand Sketchers USA Inc., a contrast to the local deals for spas, restaurants and weekend escapes that it's known for.

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Black Friday 2011: Low-End Stores Opening Earliest This Year

NEW YORK (Phil Wahba) - Thanksgiving Day is for eating turkey, watching football and, apparently, shopping at lower-end retailers.

While much has been made in the media about retailers opening their doors at midnight to grab their share from shoppers' wallets, several retailers that cater to people with the tightest budgets will be open all day.

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Kohls Black Friday 2011 Ad Uses Rebecca Black's Friday Song

YouTube sensation Rebecca Black became a household name with, “Friday,” a vanity video single produced by Ark Music Factory. Now major retailer Kohls is using a version of “Friday” in one of its Black Friday 2011 ads.

Major retailers such as Kohls, Target, Walmart, Kmart and Macy's notoriously compete for Black Friday business the day after Thanksgiving. Black Friday is meant to help these retailers get out of the red and into the black before the year is over. Ad leaks, television commercials and catchy songs come out weeks before Black Friday to entice customers to the stores.

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Saturday, November 19, 2011

Best buys, worst buys on Black Friday 2011

With Black Friday 2011 drawing near, you may be wondering how to get the most out of your post-Thanksgiving shopping. It can seem overwhelming, but here are a few tips and a guide to help you take advantage of the best buys and avoid the worst ones.

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Black Friday 2011 deal mania: Thanksgiving hours spark backlash

Anthony Hardwick says he resents working at Target Corp. on Thanksgiving and has garnered more than 37,000 signatures on an online protest petition.

Target, Macy’s Inc., Gap Inc., Kohl’s Corp., Toys “R” Us Inc. and Best Buy Co. all plan to open at midnight or earlier on Thanksgiving in an attempt to goose sales that the National Retail Federation says may rise just 2.8 percent this holiday season, or about half as much as last year.

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Walmart Black Friday 2011 Deals – Amazon Attempting Comeback

Walmart have attempt to take control of Black Friday 2011, offering some truly fantastic deals. But it appears Amazon is not going to cave in meekly, instead they have attempt to wrestle back control, by undercutting a number of Walmart’s Black Friday Deals.

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Black Friday 2011: AT&T, Best Buy tout deals early as retailers prepare for holiday season

AT&T isn’t saying much about its offers for Black Friday itself, only that touchscreen devices, including tablets, will start a “unbelievably low prices.”

But those looking to get a Windows 7 phone can grab them on Saturday, Nov. 26, for one cent. On what has been called Cyber Monday, the company will also be offering the Motorola Atrix, Samsung Infuse, BlackBerry 9810, HTC Inspire and LG Thrill for a penny.

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