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Black Friday Fighting Over Phones! [Video]

Michael Scott — Fri, 23 Nov 2012 17:00:43 +0000

I get it, Black Friday has great deals. I do not get, fighting over merchandise. Maybe it’s because I’ve never participated in the Black Friday madness, I don’t know. Here, you’ll see a horde of people going NUTS over a palette of phones as the wrapping is cut off. It’s like Lord Of The Flies! [...]

Do You Approve of 'Black Friday' Starting on Thanksgiving Day? — Survey of the Day

Jeremy Taylor — Thu, 22 Nov 2012 15:28:42 +0000

The big gimmick this Thanksgiving season is retailers beginning their Black Friday sales on Thursday, a day previously reserved for turkey and football with the family. This has understandably annoyed retail employees, who now have to work on what was previously a holiday. It also isn’t necessarily winning over consumers. According to a survey from Google [...]

Anti-Black Friday Movement Gains Popularity [Video]

Bruce Mikells — Wed, 21 Nov 2012 11:55:54 +0000

In the past few years we have seen Black Friday be more black and blue Friday. There have been fist fights, trampled shoppers, police incidents and more than a few arrests. With all the emphasis on shopping there is now a new movement that encourages Americans to avoid the mall, the stores and shopping centers on Black Friday.

Shoppers Lined Up For Black Friday Already

Stephanie Crist — Fri, 16 Nov 2012 21:17:22 +0000

Shoppers are already camping out for Black Friday specials in California-wow!

10 Best Days to Shop This Holiday Season

Jude Walker — Thu, 15 Nov 2012 12:35:14 +0000

It’s that time of year y’all — shopping season! That means the traffic on Johnston and Ambassador within a mile or so from the mall will be just nuts for the next month and a half. If you’re like most of us in Acadiana, you’ll no doubt have to make a trip to that neck [...]

Your Official Guide to When Stores Will Open on Black Friday

Mike Adams — Tue, 13 Nov 2012 04:30:57 +0000

There is hardly any such thing as Black Friday anymore. With numerous retailers, like Walmart, opening their doors to holiday bargain addicts as early as 8 p.m. on Thanksgiving, other retailers must now either join the circus or risk missing out on frantic buyers with turkey hangovers and itchy spending fingers.

Advance Black Friday Deals

Stephanie Crist — Sun, 11 Nov 2012 16:00:31 +0000

Black Friday is right around the corner, and we got you covered on how to maneuver through the bargains in advance!

Woman Pepper Sprays Shoppers To Get X-Box [Video]

Bruce Mikells — Sat, 26 Nov 2011 11:53:10 +0000

A female shopper at a California Wal-Mart was so intent on securing a special deal on an X-Box game system that she went to incredible lengths to get it.

Near Riot Caused By $2 Waffle Maker [Video]

Bruce Mikells — Fri, 25 Nov 2011 12:35:31 +0000

Submitted for your approval, video of the down fall of the human race as we know it. It's a near riot because waffle makers are just $2.00. Am I missing the point on something?

Black Friday Insanity [Video]

Bruce Mikells — Fri, 25 Nov 2011 12:19:46 +0000

This is what happened when they tried to open the doors of a Best Buy store in Puerto Rico. If I worked there I would fear for my life.

Let The Black Friday Frenzy Begin!

Stephanie Crist — Thu, 24 Nov 2011 16:00:15 +0000

Black Friday and Cyber Monday are our opportunites to get some gusto out of our regular shopping routines!

Survival Tips For Black Friday

Jude Walker — Wed, 23 Nov 2011 17:40:33 +0000

Now is the time to start preparing for Black Friday. I recommend you bring a helmet, pads, and pepper spray ready for the Big Event! Everyone should look for the easiest and safest way to get through the big day. Follow our step-by-step guide to snag all of the great bargains; let's make Black Friday not [...]

Black Friday Shopping Web Sites You Need To Know About

Bruce Mikells — Sat, 19 Nov 2011 17:24:42 +0000

We do look at circulars and plan our "attack." Here are some of my favorite before-the-circulars-hit-the-shelves websites.