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Walmart Will Open At 10pm On Thanksgiving

By Ben Popken 11.10.11

The arms race of hours is on. Determined to top retailers like Target, Macy’s, Kohl’s and Best Buy who are all opening at midnight on Black Friday, Walmart has announced it will be opening at 10 pm on Thanksgiving night. [More]

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Most Americans Giving Black Friday The Cold Shoulder

By Ben Popken 11.10.11

Despite all the hype and hoopla and multi-page spreads, most Americans are planning on doing absolutely no shopping at all on Black Friday, according to a new survey. [More]

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Morning Deals

By Phil Villarreal 11.10.11

Clothing

Lee: [Jeans] 50% Off All Jeans Event and Free Shipping

Torrid: [Apparel] $10 Off $10.01 Purchase w/ Coupon BTDM1111

Avenue: [Apparel] 40% off your entire order w/ Coupon AV111313

My Habit: [Clothing & Accessories] Save 15% Off Your Order with coupon code MEMBER15.

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How Deep Does A Discount Have To Be For Before You Call It A "Good Deal?"

By Ben Popken 11.9.11

A study of “Groupon addicts” asked them to specify how low a markdown had to be before they considered it a “good deal.” These were some pretty tough customers. How do their standards match up to yours? [More]

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"Booty Cam" Presents Firm Evidence That Your Butt Looks Big

By Phil Villarreal 11.9.11

Coming soon to your changing room is a device dubbed the “Booty Cam,” a closed circuit electronic eye that’s strategically set up to give you a live feed of your butt. Developed by the founder of American Rag jeans company, the device is already inside upscale Industrie Denim stores in San Francisco and Scottsdale, with more locations expected to open next year. [More]

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Morning Deals

By Phil Villarreal 11.9.11

Clothing

Original Penguin: [Apparel] 40% Off Entire Purchase w/ Coupon OPFF40

Banana Republic: [Womens] 25% Off Entire Womens Purchase w/ Coupon BRVOTE

Rockport: [Shoes] Save 40% Off Any Order + Free Shipping with coupon code FAM40AFF.

Bloomingdales: [Apparel] 20% off your entire order w/ Coupon FANDF

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Morning Deals

By Phil Villarreal 11.8.11

Clothing

Sears: [Shoes] Extra 50% Off Clearance Shoes Event

Dickies: [Apparel] 25% Off Entire Purchase w/ Coupon GAN25

Bloomingdale’s: [Clothing] Bloomingdale’s Coupon Codes 20% off Storewide + Stackable Free Shipping NO MINIMUM

Lands’ End: [Apparel] 25% off all Outerwear + Free Shipping w/ Coupon SHIPOUTERWEAR and PIN 2198

Eddie Bauer: [Clothing & Accessories] Save Up To 50% Off All Fleece + Free Shipping On $50 Or More with coupon code EBFSHIP.

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JCPenney's Black Friday Ad Is Out

By Ben Popken 11.7.11

If you want to see what kind of deals JCPenney is offering for the Black Friday sale this year, their entire 72-page ad just got uploaded. [More]

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Morning Deals

By Phil Villarreal 11.7.11

Clothing

Footlocker: [Shoes] 15% off your entire order w/ Coupon LKS13VN3

J.Jill: [Apparel] 15% Off your Entire order, No Code Needed

Banana Republic: [Apparel] 25% Off Full-Price Items w/ Coupon BRGIFT

Jessica London: [Womens] 50% Off One Item w/ Coupon JLE4483

Cafe Press: [Apparel] 20% Off Entire Purchase w/ Coupon CART1106

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Morning Deals

By Phil Villarreal 11.4.11

Clothing

Finishline: [Apparel] Two NCAA Fleece Hoodies for $40

The Limited: [Apparel] 40% Off Entire Purchase w/ Coupon INVITED

Old Navy: [Apparel] 30% Off Entire Purchase w/ Coupon ONFRIENDS + Printable

Esprit: [Apparel] 40% Off Entire Purchase w/ Coupon FRIENDS12

The Limited: [Apparel] 40% Off your entire order w/ Coupon INVITED

JCPenney: [Clothing] [JCPenney Kid’s Sale $10 off $25 Coupon Code (2 Coats for $19.99)]

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Big Retailers Opening Doors Even Earlier On Black Friday

By Ben Popken 11.3.11

Instead of the usual 3am Black Friday door opening, several retailers, including Target, Macy’s, and Kohls, announced they’re going to be open at midnight this year. [More]

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Morning Deals

By Phil Villarreal 11.3.11

Clothing

Torrid: [Apparel] $10 Off $10.01 Purchase w/ Coupon BTDM1011

Macy’s: [Apparel] 20% Off Entire Purchase w/ Coupon SAVEBIG

French Connection USA: [Apparel] 30% Off Entire Purchase w/ Coupon FCH11

Piperlime.com: [Shoes] 20% off all Men’s Shoes/Apparel w/ Coupon GET20

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Isn't It A Tad Early To Be Selling "Belated" Christmas Cards?

By Ben Popken 11.2.11

Seems to be jumping the gun a bit to already be selling “Belated Christmas” cards, don’t you think? [More]

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Morning Deals

By Phil Villarreal 11.2.11

Clothing

Lane Bryant: [Womens] 40% Off Entire Purchase w/ Coupon FALLROCKSLB

Nautica: [Apparel] 30% Off Entire Purchase w/ Coupon VIP30

Fashion Bug: [Apparel] 30% Off Sitewide + $20 Off $50 Purchase w/ Coupon FALL20FB

Eddie Bauer: [Apparel] Free Shipping on your order w/ Coupon GIFT

Old Navy: [Apparel] 25% off your entire order w/ Coupon ONSAVE25

Last Call: [Clothing & Accessories] Last Call by Neiman Marcus Sale: 20% to 50% off sitewide + free shipping w/ $75

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5 Bad Deals In Extended Warranties For Holiday Shoppers

By Ben Popken 11.1.11

Extended warranty plans are generally known as being bad deals for consumers. But how specifically are they bad? An insider who works, begrudgingly, for an extended service plan company lays out some of the worst extended warranty deals to watch out for when shopping this holiday season. [More]

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