Consumer watchdogs say Black Friday sales might have set records this year, as retailers offer deep discounts to get shoppers into their stores, and Cyber Monday could do the same.
Read MoreBlack Friday shoppers may notice longer lines and fewer retail associates in some of their favorite stores than in past holiday seasons as retailers scale back seasonal hiring over concerns about consumer spending.
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Read MoreStorewide event with discounts in all departments, including Tempur-Pedic mattresses, ends today. Doors open 9 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.
Read MoreStorewide event with discounts in all departments, including Tempur-Pedic mattresses, starts today. Doors open 9 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.
Read MoreKosciusko County’s health department plans to visit businesses that are possibly not adhering to state guidelines aimed at slowing the spread of the coronavirus.
Read MoreGreat deals happening at JB’s this Friday! Doors open at 9 a.m.
Read MoreNORTH WEBSTER — North Webster Chamber of Commerce tackled an array of agenda items at its Monday, Sept. 16, regular monthly meeting, not the least of which was distributing the ballot for 2020 officers and directors. President Jim Smith announced his departure from the board at the end … Read More
LOS ANGELES — For 13 straight years, energetic REI store manager Nikki Mashapure spent her Black Friday in the retail trenches, trying to keep from being overrun by invading shoppers at work.
Read MoreWARSAW — With Black Friday only one week away, area residents are gearing up for some major holiday shopping. However, before they camp out Thanksgiving night or rush the doors early Friday morning, it may help consumers to consider exactly what it is they plan to buy and whether or not … Read More
GOSHEN — Ignition Music Garage has been Elkhart County’s only full-service record store since opening in February 2012. With over 10,000 titles in stock, they are also the largest vinyl/CD retailer in the Michiana area.
Read MoreBy TERRI RITTER Public Relations Coordinator, North Webster Public Library The state of Indiana turns 198 years old on Dec. 11 and we will be celebrating with some Indiana Trivia at 3 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 11. Retired Indiana history teacher Paula Markley will share unusual and little known … Read More
Traditional retail stores this holiday season have fully embraced the Internet and continue to close the gap with major online retailers such as Amazon, according to an Indiana University Kelley School of Business expert. “Three years ago, brick-and-mortar retailers sometimes perceived their own websites as competition,” said John … Read More
Scammers are sure to be out in full force this holiday shopping season. Attorney General Greg Zoeller offers some tips to help protect shoppers from becoming victims of scams or identity theft. When shopping online: Research the online business you plan to purchase from and confirm their physical … Read More
By MICHELLE HANSEN Shopko Public Relations Shopko announces that its stores will be open for extended hours beginning Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, Nov. 27 through Friday, Nov. 28. Special store hours and pricing will be available at the retailer’s Shopko and Shopko Hometown stores and on Shopko.com. A Shopko … Read More
Black Friday, the day after Thanksgiving, gets its name from the fact that it used to be the day that retailers’ profits moved into the black for the year. “Now retailers are out to get consumers early and often,” Richard Feinberg, Purdue University professor of consumer science and … Read More
