Tuesday, November 27, 2012
Do you plan to spend more on holiday gifts this year? If you’re the average shopper, one survey says you probably will.
If you’re the average shopper, chances are you may be spending a bit more on gifts this season than in years past. Earlier this month, American Research Group reported that its phone survey earlier this month showed that Americans plan to spend an average of $854 on gifts this holiday season, up nearly a third of last year’s average of $646. That’s also the highest average since ARG’s 2007 survey, when survey respondents’ average was $859—that amount fell by about half in 2008. Here are the average amounts of planned spending survey takers have reported since 2002. Year Average Spending Percent Change 2012 $854 + 32% 2011 $646 - 2% 2010 $658 + 58% 2009 $417 - 3% 2008 $431 - 50% 2007 $859 - 5% 2006 $907 - 4% 2005 $942 - 6% 2004 $1,004 + 3…
Monday, November 19, 2012
Want a great deal? You may have to spend part of your Thanksgiving to get it. Tell us what you think about retailers pushing the start of the holiday shopping season onto Turkey Day.
Looking to grab some great Black Friday deals? Better be prepared to scarf down the turkey and put away the pumpkin pie quickly. It’s becoming a tradition for the holiday shopping season to start well before the Thanksgiving leftovers are gone. But your holiday food might still be warm by the time retailers offer the first “Black Friday” deal. Take, for example, Walmart. The retailer is rolling out its first Black Friday deals Thursday—that’s Thanksgiving night—at 8 p.m. Not to be outdone, Target is inviting customers to grab its Black Friday deals at 9 p.m. Thursday. The early deals means those hoping to save money during their holiday shopping will be spending part of another holiday heading to stores, fighting the crowds and waiting in …
Sunday, October 7, 2012
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, which means a variety of pink products will be hitting the shelves. But do your pink purchases always go towards the cause?
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Sunday, October 7, 2012
A wave of pink is flooding stores everywhere, as retailers participate in Breast Cancer Awareness Month. For the savvy shopper, it's an opportunity to donate to a good cause while snagging unique, pink-hued items. But before you plunk down your green for some pink, the nonprofits behind Breast Cancer Awareness Month want you to check the label. Jenna Glazer, director of development for Young Survival Coalition (YSC), a global organization dedicated to helping young women who are diagnosed with breast cancer, said that buyers should be on the lookout for a label or tag that tells where the money from the purchase goes. "If you walk into Bed Bath & Beyond and see something with a pink ribbon and no information about where the money is going…
Saturday, August 25, 2012
Today's special shopping event will benefit the March of Dimes.
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Saturday, August 25, 2012
Have some overdue back-to-school shopping to do? Need something for the house or to add to your wardrobe? Stop by Macy’s at Cumberland Mall this Saturday, Aug. 25, and you can enjoy special savings while lending a hand to the March of Dimes. The national nonprofit that seeks to end birth defects is the recipient of this year’s “Shop For A Cause” event at Macy’s. During the one-day promotion, consumers can purchase a “Shop For A Cause” savings pass that will give them 25 percent off regular, sales and clearance items. Savings of 10 percent are also available on such items as watches, furniture, mattresses and area rugs. Consumers who buy the $5 pass will also be entered into a drawing for a $500 gift card, according to a Macy’s media …
Sunday, June 17, 2012
Nominate your favorite in Patch's all-new Readers' Choice program.
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Sunday, June 17, 2012
What's your favorite hair salon in East Cobb? Patch is relaunching its Readers' Choice program and we’re asking you, your friends, family, neighbors, coworkers and others to nominate the best spots in East Cobb. We’ll keep accepting nominations through July 9. After that, nominations will be closed and we’ll start the voting, so make sure to get in your favorites now. All you need to do to nominate a business is to add it in the comments below. If you already see the business you want to nominate, make sure to add your comment about why it should be included, because we may not be able to add all businesses to our poll and we want to make sure the top ones make it into the poll. Thanks in advance for your participation. Sign up for the …
Nominate your favorite in the new Readers' Choice program.
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Sunday, June 17, 2012
Where's your favorite consignment store in East Cobb? Patch is relaunching its Readers' Choice program and we’re asking you, your friends, family, neighbors, coworkers and others to nominate the best spots in East Cobb. We’ll keep accepting nominations through July 9. After that, nominations will be closed and we’ll start the voting, so make sure to get in your favorites now. All you need to do to nominate a business is to add it in the comments below. If you already see the business you want to nominate, make sure to add your comment about why it should be included, because we may not be able to add all businesses to our poll and we want to make sure the top ones make it into the poll. Thanks in advance for your participation. Sign up …
Nominate the place you like to shop the best in Patch's retooled Readers' Choice program.
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Sunday, June 17, 2012
Where's your favorite place to buy men's clothing in East Cobb? Patch is relaunching its Readers' Choice program and we’re asking you, your friends, family, neighbors, coworkers and others to nominate the best spots in East Cobb. We’ll keep accepting nominations through July 9. After that, nominations will be closed and we’ll start the voting, so make sure to get in your favorites now. All you need to do to nominate a business is to add it in the comments below. If you already see the business you want to nominate, make sure to add your comment about why it should be included, because we may not be able to add all businesses to our poll and we want to make sure the top ones make it into the poll. Thanks in advance for your participation. …
Nominate the place you like to shop the best in Patch's relaunched Readers' Choice Campaign.
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Sunday, June 17, 2012
Where's your favorite place to buy women's clothing in East Cobb? Patch is relaunching its Readers' Choice program and we’re asking you, your friends, family, neighbors, coworkers and others to nominate the best spots in East Cobb. We’ll keep accepting nominations through July 9. After that, nominations will be closed and we’ll start the voting, so make sure to get in your favorites now. All you need to do to nominate a business is to add it in the comments below. If you already see the business you want to nominate, make sure to add your comment about why it should be included, because we may not be able to add all businesses to our poll and we want to make sure the top ones make it into the poll. Thanks in advance for your participation…
Nominate your favorite in Patch's revamped Readers' Choice program.
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Sunday, June 17, 2012
Where's your favorite place to buy shoes in East Cobb? Patch is relaunching its Readers' Choice program and we’re asking you, your friends, family, neighbors, coworkers and others to nominate the best spots in East Cobb. We’ll keep accepting nominations through July 9. After that, nominations will be closed and we’ll start the voting, so make sure to get in your favorites now. All you need to do to nominate a business is to add it in the comments below. If you already see the business you want to nominate, make sure to add your comment about why it should be included, because we may not be able to add all businesses to our poll and we want to make sure the top ones make it into the poll. Thanks in advance for your participation. Sign up …
Nominate your favorite place in Patch's revamped Readers' Choice program.
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Sunday, June 17, 2012
Where's the best jewelry store in East Cobb? Patch is relaunching its Readers' Choice program and we’re asking you, your friends, family, neighbors, coworkers and others to nominate the best spots in East Cobb. We’ll keep accepting nominations through July 9. After that, nominations will be closed and we’ll start the voting, so make sure to get in your favorites now. All you need to do to nominate a business is to add it in the comments below. If you already see the business you want to nominate, make sure to add your comment about why it should be included, because we may not be able to add all businesses to our poll and we want to make sure the top ones make it into the poll. Thanks in advance for your participation. Sign up for the …
P D Murray
8:21 pm on Monday, November 19, 2012
It leaves nothing for kids to get excited about, by the time you start decorating and putting out displays in the store the same time as halloween, it's confusing. Let us have the opportunity to "Give Thanks" with our families. The poor folk who work retail deserve that time for themselves. Enough already! more ›