Black Friday
Black Friday chat transcript
We had reporters and readers providing Black Friday updates from around the region.
- Photos Shoppers share their top Black Friday buys
- Some get VIP treatment | Photos Shopping spree
- Photos Black Friday scenes | Doorbuster deals
- Also Tweet Cyber Monday deals to #bdccybermonday, and follow here
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...and a couple more Black Friday deals...
Gap.com is offering 50 percent off all men's and women's sweaters and 50 percent off all kids' and babies' fleeces (hoodies, pants, hats, scarves,...
Surveys
15 quirky gift ideas
Want a shirt you can play the guitar on? Then look no further. View this, and other, unique gifts that will please even the pickiest recipient.
Games for teens and adults
Does someone on your shopping list love video games, yet they're not a kid anymore? Here are 12 hot titles that are not intended for young children.
Shopping guide to four towns
Are you planning on looking for unique gifts in Hingham, North End, Jamaica Plain, or Newburyport? Then check out this guide to shopping in these towns.
Music gift guide
Our picks for holiday CDs
Andrea Bocelli tops the list for holiday music. See who else we recommend.
DVD gift ideas
From Butch Cassidy to Sesame Street, check out our picks for the top DVDs to give as gifts this year.
Gifts for fitness fanatics
Know someone who needs a new water bottle? Here are 17 gifts for runners, bikers, and others who enjoy an active lifestyle both in and outside the city.
Gifts for cube dwellers
Help brighten up a friend, family member, or co-worker's small space this holiday season with these 20 unique (and cheap) gifts.
12 holiday shopping tips
The holiday season is hectic for all. But that doesn't mean you can afford to leave your budget behind. Here are 12 tips to keep in mind when shopping for gifts.
2009 gift card study
Experts believe 2009 gift card purchases will bounce back from last holiday season, when spending on the cards decreased.
Eight tips to make your donations count
When your disposable income is limited, it's even more important to evaluate the charities you support. Here's how.
How to pick a tree
Deciding between a fir and a pine? Check out the National Christmas Tree Association's guide to selecting a tree.
Holiday Shopping Headlines
- Grocer offers its first Black Friday promotion (AP, 11/25/09)
- Before you buy that gift, know the return policy (AP, 11/25/09)
- When Black Friday comes (Boston Globe, 11/25/09)
- Majority of pet owners buy presents for their pals (Boston Globe, 11/24/09)
- Consumer group warns about toy hazards (AP, 11/24/09)
- Smart Spending: When Black Friday is worth effort (AP, 11/24/09)
- Your company's Internet will get a Cyber Monday workout (Boston Globe, 11/23/09)
- Holiday travelers waited longer to book this year (AP, 11/20/09)
- Holiday Shopping Notebook: Holiday gimmicks (AP, 11/19/09)
- Smart Spending: Online help for holiday shopping (AP, 11/19/09)
- Holiday hits could include Snuggies, Zhu Zhu pets (Boston Globe, 11/18/09)
- Customer gifts shouldn't be economic casualties (AP, 11/18/09)
- 'Call of Duty' setting entertainment records (AP, 11/18/09)
- Be a generous holiday tipper, without overspending (AP, 11/18/09)
- JC Penney to stop publishing 'big book' catalogs (AP, 11/18/09)
- 'Uncharted 2' leads Video Game Award nominations (AP, 11/18/09)
- Senators blast Web sites for scamming shoppers (AP, 11/18/09)