Wednesday, December 26, 2012
Retail experts are saying that December 26 will be one of the largest shopping days this year.
The presents have been unwrapped and the kids are happy with Santa’s offerings for another year. The hustle and bustle of holiday shopping is done in the suburbs. Right? Not so fast! The Christmas spirit is still strong in some. For many, the day-after-Christmas sales represent the best part of the holiday shopping experience! It’s not all about the “return”. December 26 shopping is more about the DEALS! Nerdwallet.com is reporting that December 26 should be a HUGE retail shopping day this year. Last year, shoppers spent $7.1 billion on the day after Christmas according to ShopperTrak, a 25.5% increase from the year before. Experts are predicting that the after-Christmas sales will look a bit like Black Friday – with early hours and …
Wednesday, November 21, 2012
Ready, get set, go shopping! The bargain hunting starts early this year, so Patch has compiled the best big box discounts to give you a head start.
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Wednesday, November 21, 2012
If you want the best Black Friday deals, you'll barely have enough time to gobble down your turkey; forget about your pumpkin pie. Stores are opening earlier than ever on Thanksgiving to grab Black Friday shoppers. Toys 'R Us, Walmart, Kmart and Sears open their doors at 8 p.m. on Thanksgiving. Target opens at 9 p.m. Many others open at midnight or very early Friday morning. Several stores are offering waves of doorbusters. Many also are advertising online deals, which include free shipping, and Black Friday prices all day Thanksgiving. The early start to Black Friday has even prompted some opponents to start petitions against the practice. Here's everything you need to know about Black Friday. Read on for more specific deal information. …
Planning to travel or shop this weekend? Here are some tips for you.
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Wednesday, November 21, 2012
The holidays are here! The busiest time of year is again upon us. Don’t let the hectic pace of the season keep you from using good judgment and common sense. Not doing so can expose you, your vehicle and maybe even your home to the whims of a thief. The old expression about not reinventing the wheel has a lot of validity, and you have probably heard some of these things before. Nevertheless, the topic is far too important not to repeat. Protecting yourself, your family and your belongings doesn’t have to be difficult, inconvenient or expensive. Sometimes all that is needed is a reminder. The Vernon Hills Police Department’s Crime Prevention Unit has the following simple suggestions to help improve your security, both at home and away, …
Wednesday, February 16, 2011
2011 efforts will include new marketing strategies and aesthetic improvements, but some officials say the village should work harder to draw new businesses.
As Buffalo Grove rolls out its 2011 economic development plan, some officials say the village needs to step up its efforts draw new retailers to town. Trustees praised the village’s goals for the year, which focus on attracting and retaining businesses. The plan, which was presented Feb. 7 by Deputy Village Manager Ghida Neukirch and approved by a 4-0 vote, addresses such areas as aesthetic improvements and redevelopment goals for various parcels across the village. (See attached PDF.) Two franchises have expressed interest in moving into the empty auto dealership sites on Dundee Road, Neukirch reported, while the owner of the Land and Lakes property is already marketing the property for lease or sale. In an effort to spruce up existing …
Pessa
1:42 pm on Wednesday, December 26, 2012
Can't speak for other malls, but Northbrook Court wasn't busy and the deals weren't spectacular. I saw people carrying a bag or two, but not nearly the volume of years past. more ›