Christmas Eve 2011 shopping hours at Walmart, Target, Toys R Us, Kmart

December 12th, 2011
What time do stores close on Christmas Eve 2011? If you are a last minute shopper looking for a bargain, you will appreciate the fact that Walmart, Target, Toys R Us, Kmart and Sears are keeping their stores open as late at 8:00pm on Saturday, December 24... Read the Full Article.

Can “Green Monday” Surpass Cyber Monday and Black Friday?

December 12th, 2011
Tags : EBAY , Amazon , Target , best buy , comScore , sears , J.C. Penney , Macy's , Kohl's , Gian Fulgoni , Green Monday , Wal-Maret comScore reports that U.S. online holiday spending is approaching $25 billion for the season, an increase of 15% from the previous year... Read the Full Article.

Higley schools collecting new bikes for kids

December 12th, 2011
Benefactors have until Friday to donate a new bike to the Higley Unified School District, which hopes to amass 100 bicycles and give out 10 to kids in need in each of its 10 schools on Saturday... Read the Full Article.

Green Monday 2011: Deals from Amazon.com, Target.com, Verizon + More

December 12th, 2011
Green Monday might just be most wonderful time of the year. Monday Dec. 12 marks what tends to be the biggest online shopping days of the year... Read the Full Article.

Toy sellers back to basics with vintage board games

December 11th, 2011
"The Green Hornet" is an example of games gone by, but toy sellers are finding a market for nostalgia this year... Read the Full Article.

Marketing Muck-Ups: The Biggest Follies of 2011

December 11th, 2011
O.co Pulls Back "I think if it all works really nicely, you'll just see Overstock.com fade away and O.co take its place." That was CEO Patrick Byrne speaking in the first half of the year... Read the Full Article.

Franklin Sports Provides The Answers For Holiday Gift Ideas For The Sportsmen In Your Life

December 11th, 2011
From baseball to football, basketball to hockey, soccer to table tennis, Franklin Sports presents a myriad of presents for the fan and player... Read the Full Article.

Retail website glitches infuriate some

December 11th, 2011
We've been hearing about the problems that Target.com has had in the months since the company took over its own online shopping destiny, which had previously been managed by Amazon.com. The debacle resulted in heads rolling in the executive suite and lots of bad press for a retailer that has had an almost stellar reputation... Read the Full Article.

Holiday shoppers embrace e-commerce

December 10th, 2011
The scorching growth of holiday Internet sales this year has led some analysts to suspect online retailing has reached a "tipping point." An easy touch: Holly Briggs of Edina used a kiosk at Herberger's to order a set of pillows online... Read the Full Article.

What to buy your favorite lobbyist this holiday season

December 9th, 2011
With very little thought, anybody can buy anyone a conventional holiday gift and many people do... Read the Full Article.

YesVideo Introduces New Service, Offers Holiday Promotion for…

December 9th, 2011
YesVideo , the leading media conversion company, invites customers to try out its new direct ordering program ... Read the Full Article.

Leaving tech out of the toy bag

December 9th, 2011
In Christmas Past, children would find all sorts of simple games under the tree: Tiddlywinks, pickup sticks and board games could amuse young minds for hours... Read the Full Article.

Target.com: Fleece Pajama Sets for $5.95 each

December 9th, 2011
Today only, take an extra 15% off + Free Shipping on most sleepwear . I found some priced at just $10. Plus, there is a $3 coupon code that can be used once per account... Read the Full Article.

G.IS.G Heavenly Publications Announces Release of Newest Novel

December 9th, 2011
Apple Valley, CA, December 09, 2011 -- -- After much anticipation, G.IS.G Heavenly Publications is proud to announce the public release of their newest project under new ownership: the debut of author Dee Dee Chumley's Beyond The Farthest Star... Read the Full Article.

Digital Folio Announces Holiday Hot List Promotion Offering Real-Time …

December 8th, 2011
Instant Discounts on Lalaloopsy, Monster High, Legos, and other Hot Holiday Toys to Pop into Digital Folio Shopping Lists Automatically December 12-22 )-- Digital Folio announced today that Shoppers using Digital Folio will receive Flash Deals for select toys during its one-of-a-kind " Holiday Hot List " promotion Monday, December 12, through ... (more).. Read the Full Article.

Target looks to get one-up on Walmart

December 8th, 2011
While its impossible to compare Walmart's monthly performance with Target's, as Walmart no longer provides monthly sales, it can be assumed that Target's less-than-impressive comps increase was affected by stiff Black Friday competition... Read the Full Article.

December 13, 2011 DVD, Blu-ray & Blu-ray 3D: Fright Night [$5 coupon, videos]

December 8th, 2011
Remaking the 1985 Tom Holland comedy-horror classic film of the same name, Fright Night is back starring Colin Farrell, Anton Yelchin, Toni Collette, David Tennant, Imogen Poots and Christopher Mintz-Plasse. Farrell stars as the vampire Jerry Dandrige who moves next door to teenager Charley Brewster... Read the Full Article.

This product image courtesy of Ridley’s House of Novelties shows…

December 8th, 2011
This product image courtesy of Ridley's House of Novelties shows tumbling blocks... Read the Full Article.

Wire: L’Occitane’s Holiday Trees; Missoni For Target Back Online

December 7th, 2011
For the holidays, L'Occitane invites you to decorate a tree in their online orchard with items inspired by the Dlice des Fleurs and Dlice des Fruits collections... Read the Full Article.

OMG: Missoni For Target Is Back Online. Buy It Now Before The Site Crashes

December 7th, 2011
After Target.com crashed the day their Missoni line launched, we waited for them to re-stock the entirety of the sold out collection... Read the Full Article.

Missoni for Target Back Online: If you were one of the…

December 7th, 2011
If you were one of the many people who tried and failed to buy the Missoni collection for Target when it debuted online in September, you have another chance to shop it... Read the Full Article.

Target 3 Day Sale Starts Thursday: Nintendo 3DS $169.99 + $50 Gift Card & Bonus $10 Card

December 7th, 2011
Target will have a 3 day sale starting tomorrow and ending Saturday in stores and online at www.target.com If you're looking for a deal on the Nintendo 3DS they will have it for $169.99 with a free $50 gift card and if you use the $10 gift card with any $50 gift card purchase coupon I mentioned here you'll get a bonus card... Read the Full Article.

Disney Universe (Any) Video Game $20 off at Target.com

December 7th, 2011
Save $20 on any DISNEY UNIVERSE video game at Target.com. Suit up, team up and save today using this promo code: C94NRHUV http://bit.ly/v5EwGj Use your RED CARD to save an additional 5% and shop through www.ebates.com or www.shopathome.com for cash back if applicable... Read the Full Article.

J.C. Penney Hopes to Find New Life; Acquires Stake in Martha Stewart

December 7th, 2011
J.C. Penney announced today that it agreed to take a 16.6% stake in Martha Stewart , paying $38.5 million or $3.50 per share for the acquisition... Read the Full Article.

Ubs Ag (Ubs) Analysts Now Covering Target (TGT) Stock

December 7th, 2011
Equities research analysts at UBS AG initiated coverage on shares of Target in a research note issued to investors on Wednesday... Read the Full Article.

A.G. Shuts Down Freeshipping.com in Iowa, Orders Refunds

December 7th, 2011
Des Moines - Iowa Attorney General Thom Miller has ordered an internet shipping company to stop doing business in the Hawkeye state, and to pay refunds to its Iowa customers... Read the Full Article.

Christmas trees available online

December 7th, 2011
If the busy holiday season isn't leaving you time to get into the forest or out to the tree lots popping up around Central Oregon, there is now a direct-to-your-door way to get a real Christmas tree... Read the Full Article.

Target makes up for lackluster comps with last-minute sale

December 6th, 2011
Target may have a chance to bounce back from its anemic 1.8% November comps increase during a period that included strong Black Friday performances for most retailers, with its "Almost Last Minute Sale," a new savings event that will offer discounts on items from the most popular gift categories including home, apparel and accessories, toys, and ... (more).. Read the Full Article.

Clifford the Big Red Dog Plays Brooklyn Center

December 6th, 2011
Brooklyn Center for the Performing Arts at Brooklyn College's 2011-2012 Target FamilyFun series continues with a brand new musical, Clifford the Big Red Dog -Live! starring Norman Bridwell's iconic children's character, the big red dog with a heart of gold... Read the Full Article.

Bits Blog: E-Commerce Sales Are Booming, Thanks to Discounts and Free Shipping

December 6th, 2011
People have spent $18.7 billion on e-commerce sites so far this holiday shopping season, 15 percent more than last year during the corresponding days, according to comScore... Read the Full Article.

Publix Deals Starting Dec. 7 + Penny Item Prediction

December 5th, 2011
GO HERE FOR MY TIPS FOR SHOPPING AND SAVING AT PUBLIX. New to couponing? Go here to learn the coupon lingo to read an ad match round-up. Go here to see m y post about the Publix coupon policy... Read the Full Article.

The 404 959: Where we lower our carrier IQ

December 5th, 2011
Today's 404 podcast topics include who to blame for the Carrier IQ bug, a digital rape whistle for shaming street harassers, a preview of tomorrow's Xbox Live update, and a quick game of "guess-the-Apple-iOS-dev-code-names!" We're also running a contest all week, so send in your creative 404-related video voicemails to the404 cnet com for a chance ... (more).. Read the Full Article.

The Kindle Fire is on fire

December 5th, 2011
That Amazon would sell a fair share of Kindle Fires seemed inevitable based on the estimated volume of pre-orders the world's largest online retailer had received before its tablet device launched... Read the Full Article.

More Than 70% Increase in Same-Store Merchant Sales Driven by Coupon…

December 5th, 2011
"Same store sales increased by more than 70% year-over-year during the Thanksgiving holiday from November 24-28," said Josh Harding, senior director of business intelligence for WhaleShark Media, operator of RetailMeNot.com. "The surge in merchant sales was driven in part by a 50% increase in consumer visits from coupon and discount seekers coming ... (more).. Read the Full Article.

Chic holiday entertaining for less

December 5th, 2011
A beautiful holiday table can be the centerpiece of any celebration. However, many hosts and hostesses are discouraged by the idea and potential cost of fancy linens, expensive serving ware and a perfect centerpiece... Read the Full Article.

Harajuku Mini for Target: skips the sugar and goes all spice

December 4th, 2011
Times have certainly changed since the days when mothers would dress their daughters in frilly pink dresses and tie their pigtails with pink ribbons... Read the Full Article.

Holiday gift guide: An idea for everyone on your list

December 4th, 2011
It's that time of year when the lines are long, fuses are short and we find ourselves asking over and over "What to get that they'll actually use?" Don't worry... Read the Full Article.

Accents can bring sparkle to your space

December 4th, 2011
Colors that pop and finishes that sparkle help set an exuberant tone for parties, while a softly glowing tree or table display is a quiet, often ethereal delight... Read the Full Article.

Accents can bring sparkle to your space

December 4th, 2011
A big second half lifted the Millbrook High School boys basketball team to a 67-59 win over James I. What their head coach deemed a good effort wasn't enough for a win as Arlington High School's boys... www.target.com - mercury glass candleholders, $14.99-$19.99; chargers, spreaders and ornament placeholders, $1.99-$9.99; slim tinsel tree, $48 ... (more).. Read the Full Article.

Get Out: Celebrating the Holidays, Twin Cities-style

December 3rd, 2011
It isn't just about shopping and family get-togethers. The holidays are also full of special events-some of which have become traditions in their own right--for Twin Cities area residents... Read the Full Article.

Third time’s a charm, too: Minnesota Beatles Project Vol. 3 CD a winner

December 3rd, 2011
Singing Beatles songs and doing something nice for education is a winning combination... Read the Full Article.

Retailers scramble to hire engineers for websites

December 3rd, 2011
For a decade, Target outsourced its website operations to Amazon.com. The Minneapolis retail giant began preparing two years ago to take control of the site when the deal with Amazon expired this August... Read the Full Article.

Which Stock Can Keep Up Its Holiday Sales Streak?

December 2nd, 2011
U.S. retailers kicked off the holiday shopping season with a record start, during Thanksgiving weekend -- pulling in $52.4 billion, up from $45 billion a year ago... Read the Full Article.

Keep your heart pumping into winter with cool-weather workout gear

December 2nd, 2011
OK, ladies. You don't get to go into hibernation just because it's colder outside... Read the Full Article.

How to Build the Perfect Home Gym

December 2nd, 2011
Do you dream of having your own home gym but don't think you have room - in your home or your bank account? Think again! Here, your step-by-step guide to building the perfect home gym for any space on any budget... Read the Full Article.

Free clothing at Target with coupons

December 2nd, 2011
Need to do some early weekend bargain hunting? Do you like free clothes? Head over to Target and scope out those clearance racks after you go to the Target website to print some coupons... Read the Full Article.

Kobo Touch takes on the Kindle with free e-books, ad-subsidized pricing

December 2nd, 2011
After announcing a $99.99 Kobo Touch with Offers to go head-to-head with the similarly priced and ad-supported Amazon Kindle Touch last week, Kobo is once again showing its competitive streak with the introduction of the Kobo Book Club for its e-reader owners... Read the Full Article.

Chains Look for Bigger Cut of Christmas Tree Market

December 2nd, 2011
The percentage of consumers going out to a farm to cut down a Christmas tree remains relatively small from a percentage standpoint as many take the more "convenient" route of picking them up at a local lot or even ordering them online for delivery right to their door... Read the Full Article.

Consumer Business Roundup: Retailers Same Store Sales, Starbucks Expansion

December 1st, 2011
Gap A reportedA November net sales fell off 3% Y/Y, led down by a 7% at its Old Navy chain of stores and a 9% decline of international sales... Read the Full Article.

Shopaholic Wonder where my money wandered

December 1st, 2011
The winter holiday season is now upon us, and whether you celebrate Hannukah, Christmas, Kwanzaa, or Festivus, chances are, you're going to soon have Secret Santa or Hannukah Harry, and celebrations out the wazoo, and more importantly, out of your wallet... Read the Full Article.
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