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Norwalk, CT
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Walmart's Early Black Friday Sale Starts Nov. 12: Deals! Deals! Deals! Walmart's Early Black Friday Sale Starts Nov. 12: Deals! Deals! Deals! Walmart's Early Black Friday Sale Starts Nov. 12: Deals! Deals! Deals!
Walmart's Early Black Friday Sale Starts Nov. 12: Deals! Deals! Deals! Black Friday is coming early to Walmart, and bargain hunters might want to get their shopping carts ready before the deals start dropping. Walmart kicks off its Early Black Friday sale on Thursday, Nov. 12, with four days of deals on holiday gifts, popular brands, and everyday essentials. The savings start online at 12:01 a.m. ET, with in-store deals beginning at 6 a.m. local time, according to Walmart's holiday shopping announcement. Ready to shop? Check out Walmart's Black Friday deals or head to Walmart's Holiday Shop for more gift ideas and seasonal savings. But there's a catch—some sh…

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by Daily Voice
Hartford, CT
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Americans Changing Christmas Shopping Habits Amid Inflation: New Survey Americans Changing Christmas Shopping Habits Amid Inflation: New Survey Americans Changing Christmas Shopping Habits Amid Inflation: New Survey
Americans Changing Christmas Shopping Habits Amid Inflation: New Survey More than half of Americans fear inflation could "ruin Christmas" as shoppers prepare for another tight holiday season, according to a new survey. About 52% of Americans said inflation is going to ruin Christmas, according to a WalletHub survey released on Wednesday, Oct. 7. The personal finance website's findings come as some shoppers get an early start on holiday gift buying. The survey also arrives as inflation remains stubbornly high at 3.4% as of August, well above the Federal Reserve's 2% target. A major factor behind inflation is soaring gasoline and energy prices due to&nb…

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by Chris Spiker
Hartford, CT
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Holiday Spending To Drop For First Time In Five Years, Survey Expects Holiday Spending To Drop For First Time In Five Years, Survey Expects Holiday Spending To Drop For First Time In Five Years, Survey Expects
Holiday Spending To Drop For First Time In Five Years, Survey Expects Holiday shoppers are expected to spend less in 2025, marking the first decline since the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a new survey. PricewaterhouseCoopers released its 2025 Holiday Outlook on Wednesday, Sept. 3. The financial firm found that Americans plan to spend an average of $1,552 over the holidays, down 5% from 2024. Gift budgets are taking the biggest hit, dropping 11% to $721, as consumers pull back on shopping amid President Donald Trump's widespread tariffs. "People are going to keep shopping, but with continuing concerns about tariffs and elevated prices (especially on electr…

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by Chris Spiker
Hartford, CT
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Holiday Shipping Deadlines - Order By Tuesday, Dec. 15, For Delivery Before Christmas Holiday Shipping Deadlines - Order By Tuesday, Dec. 15, For Delivery Before Christmas Holiday Shipping Deadlines - Order By Tuesday, Dec. 15, For Delivery Before Christmas
Holiday Shipping Deadlines - Order By Tuesday, Dec. 15, For Delivery Before Christmas If you want your online orders and mailed packages to arrive by Christmas, you should probably hit “ship” by or on Tuesday, Dec. 15. For a list of shipping deadlines, scroll to the end of the article. Major delivery service providers such as U.S. Postal Service and FedEx have released holiday shipping schedules providing people with their best chances for on-time delivery.  Some retailers, including BJ’s Wholesale Club, are pushing for even earlier ordering deadlines to be sure of on-time delivery during what promises to be a busier-than-usual delivery season.  “Online orde…

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by Kristin Palpini
Bridgeport, CT
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Apple Headphones, Smartwatches, and More Cyber Monday Tech Deals Not To Pass Up Apple Headphones, Smartwatches, and More Cyber Monday Tech Deals Not To Pass Up Apple Headphones, Smartwatches, and More Cyber Monday Tech Deals Not To Pass Up
Apple Headphones, Smartwatches, and More Cyber Monday Tech Deals Not To Pass Up The holidays are creeping up quickly, which means getting your shopping list together for your loved ones. As the gifts pile up, your dollars tend to go down. Lessen the blow on your credit card bill this season and get awesome deals on great products. Be sure to use the coupon code CMSAVE20 at checkout to get 20% off all of these electronic essentials and accessories (some exclusions apply). Audio Apple Powerbeats 3Apple If you like listening to clear, crisp audio, a quality set of headphones or earbuds is vital. With all of today's advanced technology, there are so many options out th…

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by Daily Voice Shop
Massapequa, NY
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Poll: What's Your Favorite Thanksgiving Side Dish? Poll: What's Your Favorite Thanksgiving Side Dish? Poll: What's Your Favorite Thanksgiving Side Dish?
Poll: What's Your Favorite Thanksgiving Side Dish? When it comes to classic Thanksgiving side dishes, everyone has their favorites. From stuffing and mashed potatoes to candied yams, veggies or even cranberry sauce, no Thanksgiving feast is complete without enjoying a hearty helping (or two) of the sweet and savory side you love the most. Which classic Thanksgiving side dish are you most looking forward to this year? Vote for your favorite in the poll above. On the e-commerce side, Thanksgiving costs are on the rise across the board. Statista Infographics forecasts a $4.4 billion expenditure on Thanksgiving Day, up from $3.7 billion in 2018…

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by Valerie Musson
Stamford, CT
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All-Time High: Black Friday Online Sales Soar To $6.2 Billion All-Time High: Black Friday Online Sales Soar To $6.2 Billion All-Time High: Black Friday Online Sales Soar To $6.2 Billion
All-Time High: Black Friday Online Sales Soar To $6.2 Billion This year’s Black Friday holiday shopping spree has topped last year’s numbers, according to a new report from Adobe Analytics. The day after Thanksgiving, Friday, Nov. 23, 2018, has officially become the first day in history that saw more than $2 billion in sales that were made on smartphones as opposed to laptop or brick-and-mortar sales. This large spike in smartphone-based Black Friday sales can be attributed to multiple factors, but it’s certainly a careful and calculated goal from major retailers. "Retailers have done their part to build better mobile experiences for consumers and tu…

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by Valerie Musson
Stamford, CT
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Black Friday, Cyber Monday Scam Alert Issued Black Friday, Cyber Monday Scam Alert Issued Black Friday, Cyber Monday Scam Alert Issued
Black Friday, Cyber Monday Scam Alert Issued As area residents prepare for the holiday shopping season, authorities have issued tips to help consumers protect themselves on Black Friday and Cyber Monday. The following are tips for consumers shopping on Black Friday and Cyber Monday: Beware of misleading bargains and added fees. The “sale” price may have been marked up before it was marked down – nullifying the impact of the sale. Often, the touted “sale” price may, in fact, be significantly higher than the price for that same item later in the season. Additionally, delivery charges and/or other added costs such as assembly fees are o…

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by Daily Voice
Greenwich, CT
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Amazon: Prime Day 2018 Breaks Record With More Than 100M Products Sold Amazon: Prime Day 2018 Breaks Record With More Than 100M Products Sold Amazon: Prime Day 2018 Breaks Record With More Than 100M Products Sold
Amazon: Prime Day 2018 Breaks Record With More Than 100M Products Sold Despite a few hiccups early on, Amazon is reporting that its latest Prime Day sale has been its most successful yet, breaking records. Amazon’s website and app malfunctioned early on this week’s annual blow-out sale, but the company still managed to surpass all prior sale records in its 24-year history, including Black Friday and Cyber Monday sales. In total, more than 100 million products were sold during the event, which ran for 36 hours, beginning at 3 p.m. on July 16. “Sales this Prime Day surpassed Cyber Monday, Black Friday and the previous Prime Day, when comparing 36-hour periods, …

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by Zak Failla