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Black Friday

Friday, November 23, 2012

Black Friday Lines Diminish After Daybreak

Willowbrook frenzy fades early Friday morning.

Willowbrook Mall at 6 a.m. was almost quiet. Many of the overnight bargain hunters had gone home or to the next site. Black Friday shoppers had waited for hours late Thanksgiving night for the mall's opening at midnight.

Black Friday Crowds Steady at Short Hills, Livingston

Essex County malls busy, but not overcrowded most of the day.

Essex County's two malls—Short Hills and Livingston—had a steady stream of shoppers throughout Black Friday. However, staggered store openings helped to keep the lines to a minimum Friday morning in Short Hills. By the early afternoon, Livingston was busy, but not overcrowded.

Melany Anderson-Wright

12:53 pm on Sunday, November 25, 2012

The photographer that took our pic at Short Hills with our GAP bags was such a polite and pleasant man....   more ›

Black Friday 2012: Show Us Your Lines

Find deals on Twitter and Instagram via our Black Friday New Jersey hashtag #bfnj

On Thanksgiving, timing is everything — proper coordination between bird, beans and stuffing can be the difference between the perfect stress-free meal with loved ones or a complete kitchen catastrophe. On Black Friday, getting on the right line at just the right time might save you hours and help you snag that perfect gift at a once-in-a-lifetime price. Patch is here to turn that dream into a reality and make smart shopping on Black Friday ridiculously easy. Find us on Instagram and Twitter and connect with us and local readers via our Black Friday New Jersey hashtag #bfnj.    We'll be sharing up-to-the-minute deals, 140-character anecdotes, and photos and video from the front lines of consumerism. Show us those long lines, share your …

hsr

6:32 pm on Monday, November 26, 2012

Nothing was ever said about Friday only the Holiday. Some people are sooo sour and mean. Cheer up .   more ›

Thursday, November 22, 2012

Black Friday Crowds Expected on Route 10

Several East Hanover locations will open their doors while it's still Thanksgiving.

Black Friday shoppers are expected to hit the East Hanover Route 10 corridor in force on Friday to kick off the holiday shopping season. Many stores have extended hours on Friday, with some opening at midnight and some businesses, including Target, opening while it's still Thanksgiving. East Hanover police will have officers at Best Buy and Target, the two locations that have drawn the biggest crowds in previous years, to help maintain order, East Hanover Police Sgt. James Snow said. Best Buy: midnight to 10 p.m. Target: 9 p.m. Thursday to 11 p.m. Friday Bed Bath and Beyond: 6 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. Babies R Us: 5 a.m. to 10 p.m. Toys R Us Livingston: midnight to 11 p.m. Michael's: 4 p.m. to 11 p.m. Thursday, 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. Friday Sports …

Black Friday Video Game, Console Deals 2012

We have a complete list of all the Black Friday deals at Walmart, Target, Amazon.com, Sears and much more. Both digital downloads and physical copies for this Black Friday.

The following is a complete list of all the video game deals for this Black Friday. Please note that some of the games are digital downloads or online only deals, which will be marked below. These are all confirmed deals for this Black Friday 2012. Monday 11/19/12 12:10 p.m. - 4:10 p.m.  NBA 2K12 (PS3) $15.99 LEGO Batman 2: DC Super Heroes (Wii) $15.00 Game Party: In Motion (360) $10.00 Lego Batman (360/PS3) $10.00 4:10 pm - 8:10 pm Silent Hill: Downpour (PS3) $19.99 Resident Evil: Operation Raccoon City (360) $14.99 The King of Fighters XIII (PS3) $19.99 Dragon's Dogma (360) $39.99 Tuesday 11/20/12 12:10 p.m. - 4:10 p.m.  Madden NFL 13 (360/PS3) $25.00 Spider-man: The Edge of Time (360) $14.99 The Sly Collection (PS3) $10.00 LEGO Harry …

KTitan

11:10 am on Thursday, November 22, 2012

I thought everyone had to shop locally!! Before Marshall's opened you couldn't buy any men's apparell in Wyckoff! Shopping locally is just TOO expensive!!   more ›

Friday, November 25, 2011

A Relatively Calm Black Friday Morning in Rockaway

Ample parking and stores not overly crowded at the mall.

The massive rush generally associated with Black Friday was somewhat calm this year at the Rockaway Townsquare Mall Friday morning. There was ample parking outside and the mall wasn't overly crowded. There was one exception: The Apple store was packed, but there wasn't a line to get into the store. Did you stop by the Rockaway Townsquare Mall on Friday? Tell us in the comments about your experience.

Richard Dean

3:58 pm on Saturday, November 26, 2011

Fox News Channel had reports live from inside Rockaway Townsquare Friday morning.   more ›

Short Hills Mall Welcomes Shoppers on Black Friday

Unlike other area shopping centers, shoppers were sparse at the mall this morning; but filled up in the afternoon.

There were no signs of Black Friday's deal-busting madness at The Mall at Short Hills Friday morning. Shoppers at the upscale mall in northern New Jersey walked casually from store to store and carried few bags during the hours that were crowded and hectic at other malls and big box stores. The only difference from a regular shopping day? It was 8 a.m., two hours before the mall usually opens.  At some stores, Black Friday offered shoppers unprecedented deals if they made their purchases before 9 a.m. or, in some cases, noon. At the Macy's in Short Hills, employee Kathy Graul, of Union, said, "It's definitely not Target and Kohl's, but I think for the people who shop in the Short Hills Mall, the sales are good." She said some customers …

Caroline Gosselin - Prominent Properties Sotheby's International - The Gosselin Group

1:41 pm on Saturday, November 26, 2011

Today is Small Business Saturday - Remember to shop locally!!! In fact, a new study finds thriving small businesses lift real estate values... read on: http://www.news.bookweb.org/news/new-study-finds-thriving-small-businesses-lift-real-estate-values   more ›

Hundreds 'Target' Midnight Shopping Deals

The line outside Route 10 store began to form six hours before the doors opened Thursday.

Several hundred packed Target as the Black Friday rush began at the Route 10 store in East Hanover Thursday at midnight. The line began at about 6 p.m., and stretched through the parking lot by the time the doors finally opened. Once inside, shoppers crammed the aisles in search of the best bargains. Flat-screen TVs were among the hottest items on customers' shopping lists. Did you head out on Thanksgiving night to get a head start on the shopping? Tell us about your experience in the comments.

Steve Wells

8:37 am on Friday, November 25, 2011

All very sad. This materialistic mania has now become what many people's Thanksgivings are scheduled around.   more ›

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