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Will You Shop While At Work Today?

Kristine Bellino — Mon, 26 Nov 2012 12:35:43 +0000

Marcy, NY (WIBX) - It is Cyber Monday and a new survey reveals that about eighty-five percent of us will shop while at work today.

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It's Cyber Monday And It's Expected To Bring Retailers More Than A Billion Dollars Today

Kristine Bellino — Mon, 26 Nov 2012 12:20:45 +0000

Marcy, NY (WIBX) - Many believe that the term "Cyber Monday" first gained popularity in 2005, in a press release from the National Retail Federation's Shop.org. Since then, the application of the phrase has only increased. Now "Cyber Monday" is considered one of the biggest shopping days of the year.

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Black Thursday/Friday Shoppers Out in Full Force

Gino Geruntino — Fri, 23 Nov 2012 16:30:24 +0000

New Hartford, NY (WIBX) - Shoppers were out in full force last night and this morning, as they took advantage of hundreds of Black Friday deals.

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Should "Black Friday" Start Thanksgiving Night?

Kristine Bellino — Mon, 19 Nov 2012 12:41:18 +0000

Marcy, NY (WIBX) -This year "Black Friday" is beginning on Thursday.

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Your Official Guide to When Stores Will Open on Black Friday

Mike Adams — Wed, 14 Nov 2012 21:12:57 +0000

There is hardly any such thing as Black Friday anymore. With numerous retailers, like Walmart, opening their doors to holiday bargain addicts as early as 8 p.m. on Thanksgiving, other retailers must now either join the circus or risk missing out on frantic buyers with turkey hangovers and itchy spending fingers.

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Best Black Friday Deals in Utica

Polly Wogg — Tue, 13 Nov 2012 16:07:33 +0000

Black Friday shopping may be a thing of the past with more stores opening earlier this year. Many opened at midnight for the first time last year to keep up with demand. This year, some stores are opening Thanksgiving night to the disappointment of many workers who want to spend the day eating turkey with family.

Last year I found this amazing website bfads.net that has all the deals. Again this year I put together the best deals with links to the ads and where each store is located so you don't get lost. It's a one stop shop, before you shop, thanks to BFAds.

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Credit Card Debt Soars After Black Friday — Dollars and Sense

Shauna Wright — Mon, 16 Jan 2012 21:35:44 +0000

Retailers reported robust numbers on Black Friday last year, which surprised some analysts because the economy is still struggling and unemployment is high. But new data from the Federal Reserve shows where much of that money came from: credit cards.

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Black Friday Blowouts Bring Out Bargain Hunters

Branden Block — Fri, 25 Nov 2011 15:23:19 +0000

Shoppers have been out if full-force since last night, according the General Manager at the Best Buy in Consumer Square. The store's midnight sale had people lined up 4-wide, the line outside the store stretching nearly 200 yards.

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Black Friday Fight At Rome Wal Mart

Jim Rondenelli — Fri, 25 Nov 2011 14:53:10 +0000

Oneida County Sheriff's Deputies were called to the Wal Mart on Rome-Taberg Road in Rome early this morning where Black Friday shopping got out of hand.

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7 Survival Strategies to Having a Happy Black Friday

Shauna Wright — Wed, 23 Nov 2011 22:14:16 +0000

Chris Hondros, Getty Images

You have your Black Friday ads. You know when the stores open. You even know the most dangerous toys being sold this year. You, sir or madam, are ready to shop.

Or are you? Here are a few mor

Annual Clinton Shoppers Stroll Expands Into Two Day Event

WIBX — Mon, 21 Nov 2011 15:35:07 +0000

Clinton, NY (WIBX) - If you're looking to avoid the massive crowds at larger retail shops this Black Friday--then you may want to consider taking part in the Clinton Chamber of Commerce's Annual Shoppers' Stroll happening this Friday and Saturday.

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Black Friday In Oneida County

WIBX — Fri, 26 Nov 2010 15:36:15 +0000

New Hartford, NY (WIBX) - Black Friday, the day professional shoppers and those just out looking for a good deal is here, and stores all over the country are dealing with an overwhelming crowd of bargain hunters, including right here in Oneida County.

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