| Shoppers jam stores for Black Friday deals Shoppers, who had snapped their wallets shut since September, flocked to stores and malls before dawn Friday to grab deals on everything from TVs to toys for the official start of the holiday shopping season, feared to be the weakest in decades.Retailers from Toys 'R' Us Inc. and Best Buy Co. to J.C. Penney Co. extended their hours _ some opening at midnight _ and offered deals that promised to be even deeper and wider than even the deep discounts that shoppers found throughout November.But the question remains whether anyone will be spending much money on holiday gifts as a recession nears, credit markets remain frozen, layoffs loom and consumer spending shrinks. topix.com |
Rachel's Rumors: U.S. Pizza opens this week (The Log Cabin Democrat) The latest thing you've been waiting for is practically here. U.S. Pizza is opening on Tuesday. us.rd.yahoo.com |
At Barbie’s Mansion, It’s Time for Yoga With Pro Wrestlers Mattel, the world’s largest toy manufacturer, is scheduled to announce a deal to become the new toy partner of World Wrestling Entertainment. nytimes.com |
As Girls Flock to Comic-Con, Marketers Woo Them Publishers, toy manufacturers and Hollywood’s entertainment giants used the recent comic book convention to promote products for girls. nytimes.com |
Local Business Report: Babies 'R' Us coming to Cumberland Mall VINELAND -- Babies 'R' Us is joining Toys 'R' Us at Cumberland Mall. The store will celebrate its grand reopening this weekend with savings, giveaways, kid-friendly activities and visits from costumed characters Friday. topix.com |