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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 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 ›

Black Friday Rush Hits the Rockaway Mall

Hundreds wait in lines after turkey meal to be the first to get holiday deals.

Hundreds rushed to the Rockaway Mall Thursday night to be the first to check out this year's Black Friday deals and to get a head start on holiday shopping. Some headed over right after their turkey meal, while others even skipped their dinner to make sure they could be the first in line. The line at Best Buy started a full day before its midnight opening on Friday. Maplewood resident Amanda Meehan was the first to get to the store at midnight on Thursday. She slept in her car, camped out all day, and skipped her Thanksgiving dinner to get the Toshiba 40-inch TV special for $179.99. Most customers who waited in the Best Buy line were also hoping to get the Toshiba deal that saved $240 on the TV. By 11:30 p.m., the line wrapped around the …

Joyce Gould

7:38 pm on Sunday, November 25, 2012

There is nothing being sold that I would consider worth more than spending time with family. No big deal can take the place of loved ones. In a few years the things people bought on sale will be in the trash. When tough times come it is your family that will be there for you. I wish people would realize that and set their priorities better than they do now. People should always come before things.   more ›

Thursday, November 22, 2012

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 ›

Wednesday, November 21, 2012

Where to Find Best Black Friday Deals in Parsippany

Black Friday, Small Business Saturday and Cyber Monday rule the shopping roost after Thanksgiving.

If you have a black belt in Black Friday shopping, listen up: area big-box retailers are gearing up to dazzle bargain hunters even earlier this year—starting on Thanksgiving Day! Last week, Walmart announced that it would open its doors at 8 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 22, and offer holiday doorbusters while supplies last. These include deals on TVs, iPads, an electric scooter for $79 and a steam mop for $39. Not to be outdone, Target and Best Buy are also planning all-out holiday shopping assaults. Target's deals begin at 9 p.m. According to an ad leaked online, the best deals will be for TVs, a Nook, a Nikon camera and an XBOX 360 Kinect bundle. At  Best Buy, doors open at midnight. Doorbusters include deals on TVs, phones and Samsung laptop …

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 ›

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 ›

Chamber 'Optimistic' About Shopping Season

President discussed expectations this holiday season and challenges of the economy.

It's Black Friday, the start of a time everyone hopes will be prosperous for local merchants, many of whom run small businesses. The economy has been a rough ride for the past few years, layaing waste to more than a few small businesses all across the nation.  With that in mind, Patch wondered about the state of small business in Parsippany. For answers, we talked with Robert J. Peluso, president of the Parsippany Area Chamber of Commerce and its Visitor Center. Parsippany Patch: I know the chamber spends a good deal of effort in attracting large businesses to the township. What does the chamber do for small businesses?  Robert Peluso: The Parsippany Area Chamber of Commerce works with all businesses and merchants in not only attracting …

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