Sunday, December 19, 2010
It is the last weekend before Christmas, and people are finishing up their last minute shopping at the mall. Ballston Common Mall sees large crowds in their final holiday preparations.
It is the last weekend before Christmas. If you have been near a single shopping center in the Washington, DC area, you know that people are making their final holiday purchases this weekend. It may have been a slow Black Friday at Ballston Common Mall, but today there was a even wait to get into the parking lot. I'm a procrastinator myself, so I can easily appreciate the hectic last minute shopping at stores like Macy's, Saeeda's Blooming Flowers, As Seen on TV, Bath & Body Works, Payless Shoe Store, and f.y.e. These are not the lines and waiting you would expect on a Black Friday, but you will find a larger crowd than normal. I realized just how much angst I was getting into while parking. I've spent a lot of time at …
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Sunday, November 28, 2010
So you thought the Black Friday deals were amazing? Fasten your seat belt, Cyber Monday will take you for a spin on the wild side!
Ahhh...the holiday season is truly upon us. The lack of adequate parking, long check-out lines and miles of walking (or running) to the next store is finally here. For many of us, Cyber Monday has replaced the legwork of Black Friday with simple finger dexterity, a credit card and just the slightest amount of internet savvy. To sum it up: Black Friday may have met its match. Cyber Monday originated during the holiday season of 2005 and has grown (by millions of dollars) every year since. While typically Black Friday sales are geared for lower to middle-income individuals and families, Cyber Monday is aimed at those who are more tech-savvy with significantly higher/disposable incomes. According to the National Retail Federation, nine …
Thursday, November 25, 2010
Make your plans now...Black Friday is almost here!
Get some rest, because after a day of feasting, you'll want to set your alarm for the early bird doorbuster deals and steals at ten of the area's top retailers. For many of us, the beloved day after Thanksgiving makes us giddy with anticipation. The joy of hitting the ground before the sun comes up, standing in long lines to get the best deals and steals on everything from clothing to the latest electronic gadget is usually the first part of our holiday tradition. This year, however, the Black Friday news is coming out a little early. So tighten those laces, grab your helmet - it's time to get ready for the face-off by creating your game plan now! Peruse the list of hot items, opening hours, doorbuster ticket information, prices, stocking …
