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Black Friday

Friday, November 23, 2012

Black Friday Lines Diminish After Daybreak

Willowbrook frenzy fades early Friday morning.

Willowbrook Mall at 6 a.m. was almost quiet. Many of the overnight bargain hunters had gone home or to the next site. Black Friday shoppers had waited for hours late Thanksgiving night for the mall's opening at midnight.

Black Friday 2012: Show Us Your Lines

Find deals on Twitter and Instagram via our Black Friday New Jersey hashtag #bfnj

On Thanksgiving, timing is everything — proper coordination between bird, beans and stuffing can be the difference between the perfect stress-free meal with loved ones or a complete kitchen catastrophe. On Black Friday, getting on the right line at just the right time might save you hours and help you snag that perfect gift at a once-in-a-lifetime price. Patch is here to turn that dream into a reality and make smart shopping on Black Friday ridiculously easy. Find us on Instagram and Twitter and connect with us and local readers via our Black Friday New Jersey hashtag #bfnj.    We'll be sharing up-to-the-minute deals, 140-character anecdotes, and photos and video from the front lines of consumerism. Show us those long lines, share your …

hsr

6:32 pm on Monday, November 26, 2012

Nothing was ever said about Friday only the Holiday. Some people are sooo sour and mean. Cheer up .   more ›

Thursday, November 22, 2012

Best Black Friday Deals in Montville

Local deals may entice shoppers away from the malls and into neighborhood stores this season.

As the stuffing begins to settle in the bellies of Thanksgiving diners across the country, some will already have their eyes on the newest and hottest holiday gifts as they head to the malls on Black Friday. Others will ditch the chaos and packed parking lots to shop local. Black Friday, the day when the Christmas shopping season officially begins, means something to not only big-box retailers, but small businesses as well. In Montville, business owners are proving it by offering specials and deals on only Friday to kick off the holiday season. Gabriel Jewelers, on Route 202 in Towaco, will be hosting a sample sale on Friday where special pieces will be brought in specifically for the event. A store employee said the sale will feature "one…

Turkey-Frying, Black Friday Shopping: Show Us Your Photos

Add pictures of your family celebrations to our gallery.

Not all Thanksgivings are equal. Families celebrate the day in different ways unique to their styles and traditions. While some fill up on turkey and stuffing to gear up for a day of shopping on Black Friday, others hit the sack early, bloated from too much mashed potatoes and gravy. We want to see how Montville residents celebrated Thanksgiving, Black Friday and the whole holiday weekend. Click "Upload Photos & Videos" and post photos of your celebrations to our gallery.

Black Friday Video Game, Console Deals 2012

We have a complete list of all the Black Friday deals at Walmart, Target, Amazon.com, Sears and much more. Both digital downloads and physical copies for this Black Friday.

The following is a complete list of all the video game deals for this Black Friday. Please note that some of the games are digital downloads or online only deals, which will be marked below. These are all confirmed deals for this Black Friday 2012. Monday 11/19/12 12:10 p.m. - 4:10 p.m.  NBA 2K12 (PS3) $15.99 LEGO Batman 2: DC Super Heroes (Wii) $15.00 Game Party: In Motion (360) $10.00 Lego Batman (360/PS3) $10.00 4:10 pm - 8:10 pm Silent Hill: Downpour (PS3) $19.99 Resident Evil: Operation Raccoon City (360) $14.99 The King of Fighters XIII (PS3) $19.99 Dragon's Dogma (360) $39.99 Tuesday 11/20/12 12:10 p.m. - 4:10 p.m.  Madden NFL 13 (360/PS3) $25.00 Spider-man: The Edge of Time (360) $14.99 The Sly Collection (PS3) $10.00 LEGO Harry …

KTitan

11:10 am on Thursday, November 22, 2012

I thought everyone had to shop locally!! Before Marshall's opened you couldn't buy any men's apparell in Wyckoff! Shopping locally is just TOO expensive!!   more ›

Friday, November 25, 2011

Shoppers Cram Willowbrook on Black Friday

Mall opened early as customers flocked for deals.

Willowbrook Mall was bustling with activity at 5 a.m. Black Friday. The mall was supposed to open at 6 a.m., but several security personnel said the mall opened at 3 a.m.; Gap and Macy’s opened at midnight. Toys "R" Us on Hamburg Turnpike opened Thanksgiving night at 9 p.m. Dozens of people lined up to purchase discounted technology like netbooks and video games. People carried multiple bags from several of the large department stores at 5 a.m. One family used a stroller to bring five bags of merchandise out to their car. “There’s not really one thing I think people want this year, but the sales are the best and places are rewarding shoppers for spending a lot of money,” Christina Hendericks, a Wayne resident, said as she walked back to …

A Relatively Calm Black Friday Morning in Rockaway

Ample parking and stores not overly crowded at the mall.

The massive rush generally associated with Black Friday was somewhat calm this year at the Rockaway Townsquare Mall Friday morning. There was ample parking outside and the mall wasn't overly crowded. There was one exception: The Apple store was packed, but there wasn't a line to get into the store. Did you stop by the Rockaway Townsquare Mall on Friday? Tell us in the comments about your experience.

Richard Dean

3:58 pm on Saturday, November 26, 2011

Fox News Channel had reports live from inside Rockaway Townsquare Friday morning.   more ›

Hundreds 'Target' Midnight Shopping Deals

The line outside Route 10 store began to form six hours before the doors opened Thursday.

Several hundred packed Target as the Black Friday rush began at the Route 10 store in East Hanover Thursday at midnight. The line began at about 6 p.m., and stretched through the parking lot by the time the doors finally opened. Once inside, shoppers crammed the aisles in search of the best bargains. Flat-screen TVs were among the hottest items on customers' shopping lists. Did you head out on Thanksgiving night to get a head start on the shopping? Tell us about your experience in the comments.

Steve Wells

8:37 am on Friday, November 25, 2011

All very sad. This materialistic mania has now become what many people's Thanksgivings are scheduled around.   more ›

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