Black Thursday?
It seems as if Black Friday has now turned into Black Thursday with bargain shoppers now heading out the door right after – or even before – their Thanksgiving dinner to get the best deals. Here in Chicago, retailers are opening their doors up early to get the most sales out of their promotions going on […]
Chicagoans Speak Out About Shopping on Thanksgiving
From Christkindlemarket in Chicago, we see what people are thinking about Thanksgiving, Black Friday, and rushing the season.
Holiday shoppers flock to Groupon for discounts
Bundled up with a scarf during her self-directed tour of the city on State Street in Chicago’s Loop, Katie Currey, a 27-year-old student said she signed up for Groupon’s email offers but hasn’t bought anything for herself yet. However, Currey said she is considering using Groupon to purchase gifts this holiday season, “the right offer […]
On Buy Nothing Day, Suggestions for Green Gifts
Did you know there is a holiday event called “Buy Nothing Day?” In case Black Friday isn’t your cup of tea, read more. The National Resources Defense Council (NRDC) has sponsored a series of videos that show you how to gift saving a whale or polar bear, instead of buying more consumer goods. Consider alternatives […]
