BLACK FRIDAY SALES ROSY.Byline: JULIA M. SCOTT Staff Writer Hordes of shoppers who have barely digested their turkey dinners will hit the stores Friday, a shopping day so profitable that retailers call it Black Friday Black Friday, Sept. 24, 1869, in U.S. history, day of financial panic. In 1869 a small group of American financial speculators, including Jay Gould and James Fisk, sought the support of federal officials of the Grant administration in a drive to corner the gold . Nearly everyone else calls it a headache. It was the busiest shopping day of the year in 2005, according to according to prep. 1. As stated or indicated by; on the authority of: according to historians. 2. In keeping with: according to instructions. 3. the National Retail Federation, and this weekend 137 million shoppers will scramble for sales starting earlier than ever. CompUSA will open at 9 p.m. on Thanksgiving and stay open until midnight. At the Camarillo Premium Outlets, 80 stores will open at 12:01 a.m. Friday. The Disney Store in Valencia will open at 3 a.m. ``A lot of people shop on Black Friday even when they don't want to because the deals are just too good to pass up,'' said National Retail Federation spokeswoman Ellen Davis. If you decide to brave the mad dash for T.M.X. Elmo, Sony PlayStation Sony Playstation - Playstation 3 and other hot gifts, stay calm with these tips from the federation: Prepare your list with backup ideas in case what you're looking for Looking for In the context of general equities, this describing a buy interest in which a dealer is asked to offer stock, often involving a capital commitment. Antithesis of in touch with. is sold out. Wear comfortable shoes. You can wear those strappy heels at holiday parties. If you're looking for a hard-to-find gift, shop early because prized items will sell out -- especially toys. If you spot a good sale in the newspaper, clip the entire ad out so you remember where it is from. Let charity groups at the mall wrap your gifts. You'll support good causes and save yourself time and effort. Ask for a gift slip to make exchanges easier. Stash stash Drug slang noun A place where illicit drugs are hidden receipts in an envelope and save them until after the holidays. Shop with the recipient in mind. There's always time to buy yourself something later. If you are not sure what someone wants, get a gift card to avoid returns. Keep a grip on personal belongings personal belongings npl → efectos mpl personales while you shop. Ask your husband to hold, not just watch, your purse. Be prepared for long lines In communications, circuits that are capable of handling transmissions over long distances. and don't let a grumpy cashier ruin your day. julia.scott(at)dailynews.com (818) 713-3735 Looking for a bargain? Some of the best sales are happening at: The Disney Store: 20 percent off until 10 a.m. The store in Valencia will open at 3 a.m.; stores in Northridge and Glendale at 4 a.m., those in Sherman Oaks and Canoga Park at 5 a.m., and the store in Thousand Oaks Thousand Oaks, residential city (1990 pop. 104,352), Ventura co., S Calif., in a farm area; inc. 1964. Avocados, citrus, vegetables, strawberries, and nursery products are grown. at 7 a.m. Kmart: Opening at 6 a.m. in Northridge, North Hollywood, Valencia and Burbank, with 50 percent off men's and women's outerwear and 70 percent off fine and sterling-silver jewelry. Camarillo Premium Outlets: Many stores offer early-morning sales; 80 stores open at 12:01 a.m. Friday. Gap stores: 30 percent off purchases of $50 or more until noon. Northridge Fashion Center Northridge Fashion Center is a large shopping mall located in Northridge, California. It opened in 1971. It was severely damaged during the Northridge Earthquake in 1994, but renovated extensively in 1995 and 1998. : Free coffee, juice and pastries for shoppers. Macy's: Some items 10-20 percent off. Doors open at 6 a.m. CAPTION(S): box Box: Looking for a bargain? (see text) |
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