Consumerist
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walmart
You Must Hurry, These TV Stands Will Go Fast
Walmart.com doesn't just sell phantom coolers. They also have awesome deals like this priced-to-move TV stand. We guess when you already have low low prices, there's not much room for extra discounts. (Thanks to Adam!) -
rude
Sears Confiscates Your Coat For Attempting To Return It And Buy It Back For Less
Reader Nick's mother bought a coat that was on clearance at Sears. A week later she saw that the coat had been marked down even further, so she brought it back and asked if she could return it and then buy it again for the cheaper price.
That's where it got a little weird. Rather than just saying "no," the Sears employee processed the return, then told Nick's mother she couldn't have the coat back. Nick's mom then asked her to call the whole thing off, void the return and give her the coat. Sears refused. More »
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airlines
Delta Now Loses Urine Too
Scott writes,Here's a unique twist on lost airline luggage:
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clearance
Retail: Can The Day After Christmas Save Christmas?
It's official now, Christmas was "lackluster" for retailers, despite the predicted "last minute" serge of shopping activity. From USAToday:
The International Council of Shopping Centers said same-store sales, or sales at stores open at least a year during the November-December period, appear to be coming in just below meager projections, though it said post-Christmas buying could help restore the shortfall.
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closings
Blockbuster To Close 282 Stores
The AP is reporting that Blockbuster will be closing 282 stores nationwide and will beef up spending on its online DVD rental service in order to compete with industry-leader Netflix. From the AP:"Traffic is just not what it used to be when Blockbuster was the big rooster in the hen house," said Andy Cross, senior analyst with The Motley Fool.
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seasonal shopping
Seasonal Shopping: Skis, Chocolate, Winter Coats
Winter is ending and it's the season to stock up on seasonal items that stores need to get rid of: Winter coats, seasonal candy, skis, snowboards, mittens, hats, boots, big inflatable heart-shaped lawn ornaments, you name it. Look for free shipping online and hit your local drug store for the candy. More » -
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circuit city
Circuit City To Close Several Stores - Clearance Sale Wednesday
Come Monday, Circuit City will close seven U.S. stores, which can only mean one thing: clearance sale on Wednesday. More » -
clearance
Stores Open Early for After Christmas Sales
•Kohl's—Early Bird Specials: 6am-1am, also on-line.
•JCPenney—Doorbusters: 6am-12pm
•Macy's—Early Opening: 7am
•Boscov's—Early Opening: 7am
•Linens 'N Things—Early Opening: 7am
•Target—Early Opening: 7am
•Sears—Early Opening: 7am
•Stein Mart—Early Opening: 8am
•Circuit City—Early Opening: 8am More »
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