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2013 Memorial Day Sales

Ashley Spence — Thu, 23 May 2013 17:43:18 +0000

Who doesn’t love a good sale once in a while? The weekend of Memorial Day always brings about the best of sales, making it the perfect time to go grab a few new things. Whether you’re looking for new furniture, clothes or entertainment options, Memorial Day is a great time to go shopping. With huge [...]

Shopping in Tyler — Where to Find the Perfect Dress for Christmas + New Year's

Nora Schreiber — Wed, 12 Dec 2012 03:25:42 +0000

It is a girl’s favorite time of year. Not only do we ladies get to give and receive gifts, we get to go shopping. One of the more fun holiday shopping excursions is to find the perfect Christmas party and New Years celebration dresses. But, where are the best places to look around town? The [...]

Texans WR Andre Johnson Spends $19k on Christmas Toys for Abused Teens

Leslie Reynolds — Tue, 04 Dec 2012 22:49:24 +0000

Football players are stereotyped as big, mean, and scary. We see them every week tackling other players to the ground. But sometimes the players who seem the biggest and scariest, are the most loveable with the biggest hearts. That’s what Houston Texans WR Andre Johnson just proved. The Andre Johnson Charitable Foundation is set up [...]

Big News Girls – Spanx Now Offers Shapewear For All Body Parts

Amy Austin — Sat, 01 Dec 2012 14:00:24 +0000

The one word all women know, or should – Spanx! Spanx is the ultimate under garment that hides all the ugly – I mean all the ugly! Well get ready ladies, now Spanx has their own retail stores and offer their amazing shapewear for all your body parts. No you’re not dreaming girls. Spanx now [...]

Ten Worst Gifts Bought During the Holidays

Amy Austin — Fri, 23 Nov 2012 16:00:26 +0000

It’s ‘Black Friday’ and folks are out in droves looking for that great deal! Beware shoppers, in the all the excitement and Choas of ‘Black Friday” you could make some poor choices. Here’s a list of some of the “not so good” finds, according to HuffingtonPost.com. 1. Doorbusters that really aren’t “all that.” Just because [...]

86 Million Shoppers Are Expected To Shop On Black Friday [VIDEO]

Amy Austin — Tue, 20 Nov 2012 21:15:48 +0000

Black Friday is just a few days away and stores are preparing for the estimated 86 million shoppers who will be coming through their doors. Are you sure you want to get in the middle of all that!? In fact, some stores even put their employees through training so they are better prepared for the [...]

The Top 5 Gifts You Can Get at Your Neighborhood Gas Station

Amy Austin — Mon, 19 Nov 2012 20:31:47 +0000

If you are one of the many shoppers who dare to shop on Black Friday, then you might want to do a little shopping at the local gas station. Yep, the local gas station. You might be surprised that there are a lot of possible Christmas gifts that you can pick up at a gas station.

2012 Black Friday Deals + Business Hours in Tyler

Leslie Reynolds — Wed, 14 Nov 2012 22:13:41 +0000

Black Friday is only a week away and it's time to start preparing. We gave you tips on how to do well on your Black Friday shopping, but how can you do that if you don't know where the best deals are? Here is a list of when the biggest stores in Tyler will be opening, along with some of their awesome savings. Just click on the links to see even more holiday deals.

Tips and Tricks for Black Friday Shopping

Leslie Reynolds — Wed, 14 Nov 2012 19:00:53 +0000

Thanksgiving is a time of fellowship with friends and family, and reminiscing about all the blessings you have. But the day after Thanksgiving has kind of become a holiday in itself. Black Friday has become a culture phenomenon and it's only getting bigger. Everyone is out shopping for the best deal on all of their favorite things. If you're brave enough to face the crazies, you're going to need to have some tricks up your sleeve.

Retailers Starting Black Friday on Thanksgiving Day: Good or Bad [POLL]

Leslie Reynolds — Tue, 13 Nov 2012 22:15:48 +0000

The day after Thanksgiving, aka Black Friday, is the biggest shopping day of the year. Stores put out their lowest prices and best deals of the year and millions of people everywhere sit out until midnight just to get these deals. Well, this year retailers are starting Black Friday early this year, and a lot of people aren't too sure about it.

Holiday Shopping Season is Officially Here

Jen Austin — Sat, 13 Oct 2012 13:30:45 +0000

I think I saw the first big, full-blown display of Christmas trees and snow globes and dancing elves in a store around September 15th. That's pure madness! But after I stopped fighting it in my head, I let my excited 4-year old drag me into that section of the store and we both picked up a snow globe and shook it

Procrastinators Listen Up — 5 Places That Still Guarantee a Christmas Arrival

Amy Austin — Tue, 20 Dec 2011 15:32:18 +0000

Still haven't found all your Christmas gifts? Don't worry—you won't have to kill yourself trying to make your way through the crowded mall just yet. Here's some trustworthy sellers who offer express or two-day shipping options. And if you buy your gifts today, many of these sellers even have free or reduced standard shipping guaranteed [...]

Research Proves Size Does Matter When It Comes to Gifts

Kathy Landin — Mon, 19 Dec 2011 20:45:02 +0000

Spent all your money on one really great gift, but think you should also get a small gift so your loved one has something else to open? Think again. New research shows that a small gift could decrease the value of the more generous one in the eyes of the recipient.

Gift-Givers Be Warned – Nobody But You Cares About the Price Tag

Kathy Landin — Fri, 16 Dec 2011 18:00:46 +0000

Traditionally, people think the perfect gift is the one you’ve spent months thinking about and searching for, or the one you spent a month’s salary on, but new research shows that gift recipients are just as happy, if not more, with less expensive gifts, or the ones they picked out themselves.

Cyber Monday – Tips On How To Get That Great Deal [VIDEO]

Amy Austin — Mon, 28 Nov 2011 14:50:23 +0000

It’s the Monday after “Black Friday,” and that means millions of Americans will take part in “Cyber Monday.” Of course the fantastic prices is what “Cyber Monday” is all about. But here are some tips on what you should know before you shop. Oh by the way, I like anything and everything. video platformvideo managementvideo [...]

What's the Most Popular Children's Gift This Year? — Survey of the Day

Jeremy Taylor — Sat, 26 Nov 2011 15:00:41 +0000

According to a Harris Interactive survey of adults planning to buy children’s presents this holiday season, the most popular kid’s gift items — more popular than video games, board games and dolls — are books. Forty-five percent of gift-buying adults say they will be buying someone under 18 a book, while 33 percent will spring for [...]

Black Friday Roundup – Survival Guides, Tips, Gift Ideas and More

Townsquare Media — Fri, 25 Nov 2011 12:25:30 +0000

Matthew Staver, Getty / Spencer Platt, Getty Images / Pamela, Etsy Black Friday is one of the most stressful days of the year, and thanks to even earlier hours leaking into our Thanksgiving time, the stress will last more than a day. In order to make your whole experience a little less crazed, we've brought [...]

The Annual Hwy 80 Sale – Miles and Miles of Bargains

Amy Austin — Tue, 04 Oct 2011 19:31:23 +0000

The historic U.S. 80 Hwy Sale is bigger then any garage sale you could imagine. It's miles and miles of bargains, so get ready to find treasures and deals by the thousands.

The event was organized 21 years ago by East Texas Tourism, to promote and increase tourism traffic and trade along Hwy 80. The three day sale kicks off October 14th and continues thru the 16th. So you'll have an entire weekend to shop until you drop!

Supermarket Shoppers Surprised by Parade

Marcie Pink — Mon, 31 Jan 2011 14:02:06 +0000

Shoppers at an Arizona supermarket received quite a shock when a full marching band and other assorted revelers showed up at the store and started parading up and down the aisles.

It was all to promote the program Box Tops for Education, in which redeeming the proof of purchases from certain grocery items lead to funds being channeled into local schools. (via Buzzfeed)