Black Friday in 2014, widely regarded as the beginning of the Christmas shopping season, declined significantly compared to last year. In 2013, 141 million Americans shopped on Black Friday, with total sales reached almost $60 billion. According to the National Retail Federation’s survey, Black Friday sales this year was down 11 percent. According to several analysts, … [Read more...]
9 Black Owned Etsy Shops for Cyber Monday Shopping
Thanksgiving is upon us, which means Thanksgiving weekend is here too. Black Friday sales have become the part two to our holiday. Unfortunately, with all the dangers of being mobbed in the electronics section, the holiday weekend is a great time to support small businesses. Cyber Monday, the close cousin of Black Friday, is especially suited for giving some indie … [Read more...]
6 Tips to Get the Most out of Black Friday Shopping
It's that time again! Thanksgiving is next week and what follows is one of the biggest shopping days of the year; Black Friday! The Friday after Thanksgiving is the official start of the Christmas shopping season and is often met with excitement over steeply reduced prices and once a year deals. Personally, I'm not a huge fan of Black Friday shopping and opt for the less … [Read more...]
Reclaim the “Black” in Black Friday: Spend Your $1.1 Trillion In Your Community
Today is Black Friday and you know what that means for a lot of us… shopping, shopping, and more shopping. Now, don’t get me wrong, shopping is not bad, especially if you are shopping conscious and deliberate about your buying power as an African-American. The recent incidents of racial profiling that occurred to black clients shopping at Macy’s and Barneys New York should … [Read more...]
4 Ways to Survive Black Friday and Other Holiday Shopping Madness
Many of us in America feel that Black Friday is the official start of the holiday shopping season. I beg to differ. I believe Black Friday is the second official holiday in the holiday season. I have friends and family who prepare for Black Friday well in advance of preparing for Thanksgiving or Christmas. They are looking for deals and doing research early on what stores … [Read more...]
Money Monday: Will You Shop on Thanksgiving Day?
You knew it was only a matter of time. First came the pre-dawn Black Friday deals with human lines huddled in the cold November air, awaiting deals on cheap televisions and Blu-ray players. Next, retailers brought us Thanksgiving midnight sales for those who couldn't wait an extra six hours to get their deal on. But, is this the year that retailers finally cross the line? … [Read more...]
Black Friday Sale: Black Family Film 3-Pack! While Supplies Last!
This is the lowest price that we've ever offered our films, in hopes that we'll spark a series of community discussions in homes across the country this holiday season. They also will make great and unique gifts for singles and couples! We're close to being sold out of our latest film Men Ain't Boys; because of this we only had 100 total packs available. Yesterday we … [Read more...]
VIDEO: Woman Pepper Sprays Shoppers To Gain Competitive Shopping Advantage on Black Friday
A California women used pepper spray on the crowd at a Wal-Mart to gain "preferred access" to the store. Yes,that is some crazy mess! Check out the Today Show video below (the story starts at the :52 mark). If you don't want to get shot or pepper sprayed check out our Black Friday deal from the comfort of your own home. Support black business and promote positive images of … [Read more...]
Money Monday: Shopping on Thanksgiving, Have We Gone Too Far?
Thanksgiving usually evokes memories of succulent turkey that tenderly melts in your mouth and golden brown cornbread that crumbles sweetly beneath your lips. It's a time to overeat, catch up with loved ones, and spend a lazy afternoon watching some football. Now it seems as if we'll be adding waiting in line, throwing elbows, and fighting over cheap deals to the mix. The … [Read more...]
Travel Tuesday: BMWK’s Annual Gift Guide for Travelers!
Black Friday, the official start of the Christmas shopping season, is right around the corner. BMWK is happy to help you make the perfect gift selection for the travelers in the family with our annual gift guide. There's one great gift for the traveler in the family and it's also a cool gift for everyone else in the family: a tablet computer. They are lightweight, have most … [Read more...]
Money Monday: Black Friday – Sham or Bargain Shoppers Paradise?
by Dr. Charles Alonzo Peters I've never really gotten the point of leaving the comfort of home to trek out in early morning darkness to stand in line for a Black Friday sale. The frigid cold weather itself is enough for me to turn the covers over and fall back asleep in my warm bed. Maybe it's the fact I don't like shopping in crowded stores or the long lines. Perhaps my … [Read more...]
Black Friday Deals for the Traveler in the Family!
by The Travelin Diva Our annual holiday gift guide for travelers"... The biggest shopping day of the year is almost here! For the traveler in the family, Wal-Mart has some of the best deals this holiday season. I have picked three travel essentials that would make perfect gifts for the traveler in the family. This year's travel essentials are: an iPod … [Read more...]