Monday, November 22, 2010

Break Out the Bills!


By Alissa Coschigano

As the holiday approaches quickly, retailers are focusing and planning on their Black Friday business. This is where a large majority of company's major money comes into play. Business are competing to see who has the best sales and promotions, while still being able to get the proper amount for what they are selling. Black Friday gets more and more hectic each year, considering the fact that two years ago in Long Island, 34-year-old Wal-Mart employee Jdimytai Damour died from being trampled during the stampede inside of the store, and four shoppers, including a woman eight months pregnant, were injured. Plans are in action for each store to keep things under control. Local stores in the Poughkeepsie Galleria had their mall meetings, discussing safety issues and plans, and store actions that are to be taken. This particular mall will be opening officially at 5am with some stores deciding to open earlier. Great deals are being offered, such as those at Pac Sun. The first 50 people to enter the store receive a scratch off coupon which gives them up to 40% off an entire purchase, or a 500 dollar shopping spree! Other deals include a door buster special where Men's flannels are $15 each until 1 pm, and BOGO 50% off outwear, fleece and denim. The Woman's door-buster sales are BOGO 50% off fleece, sweaters, outerwear and denim, and essential t-shirts $10 each if you buy two or more. After eating all the turkey the day prior to Black Friday, customers are fueled and ready to start the holiday madness. Let the sales begin!

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