black friday

J.C. Penney Shopper Reunited With Lost $300

NPR Programs: Morning Edition  Wed, 12/14/2011 - 6:24am

A woman in Montana lost her Christmas money while shopping in J.C. Penney on Black Friday. The store found the envelope, and was able to return it to Carrie McNeese using its surveillance tape.

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A Guide to Holiday Art Bazaars

Austinist  Fri, 11/25/2011 - 6:48am

A Guide to Holiday Art Bazaars If you’d rather be yarn-bombed than trampled by the Black Friday masses, then these upcoming holiday art fairs are for you.

From November 26 - December 24, you’ll be able to find both beautiful and bizarre handmade goods from local artists at any of these bazaars.



 

This Will Destroy You and Tactics [Show Preview]

Austinist  Tue, 11/22/2011 - 11:35am

This Will Destroy You and Tactics [Show Preview] Prepare to shake off your turkey slumbers and forget about Black Friday madness.

The musical highlight of this holiday weekend happens at Emo’s on Saturday night. Their soon-to-close room on Red River (12/30) will host one of Texas’ finest instrumental ensembles, This Will Destroy You, in a perfectly intimate setting.



 

Food: Noble Pig Retail Space to Open November 25

Austinist  Fri, 11/18/2011 - 4:20pm

 Noble Pig Retail Space to Open November 25 Good news for those who scoff at bargain hunting at outlet malls on Black Friday and would rather grab some duck pastrami and homemade Russian dressing instead: North Austin's Noble Pig Sandwiches will open the doors to its retail space, The Noble Pig Deli and Charcuterie, located just next door to the sandwich shop, on November 25.



 

Black Friday 2011 Price Comparisons on Electronics

Austin Metablog  Fri, 11/18/2011 - 3:30pm

Black Friday is coming very soon and below is a list of poplar electronic items and price comparisons! Remember ?...

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Petition Asks Target To Open Later On Black Friday

NPR Programs: Morning Edition  Wed, 11/16/2011 - 6:40am

Target is scheduled to open at midnight on Black Friday. Target employee Anthony Hardwick of Nebraska started the petition asking the retail chain to open later.

He says before working all night, he'd have to miss a Thanksgiving gathering to get enough sleep.

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Central Texans give retailers hope for the holidays

KVUE - Austin  Fri, 11/23/2007 - 4:00pm

Many shoppers are expected to be cautious because of a sluggish economy along with higher fuel and food prices. But some just won't miss the sales on Black Friday.