Shopping

Despite the gruff exterior that we from New Jersey show...we have a BIG heart.  And, its proven each year through the New Jersey 101.5 Family Adoption Program.

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We are feeling better about the economy these days. We are spending more, and plan to continue, to make it a Merry Christmas.

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So your just finishing up Thanksgiving dinner. You're in the process of digesting enough food to feed you for a week that you swallowed whole because it's the holidays. Instead of going to sleep, you get all bundled up, grab your handy dandy credit card, get in the car and head towards your nearest outlet or mall.

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There is only one Black Friday and apparently, shoppers this year are well aware of that fact.

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If you're the parent of a young child and are heading out to start your holiday shopping, there are a few things to keep in mind when it comes to toy safety.

Product safety reforms in 2008 have improved the marketplace, but there are still toys on store shelves that pose safety hazards.

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Over the past seven hours, I have literally counted 56 emails from retailers teasing me about upcoming 'Black Friday' bargains. 

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This week kicks off the, "Super Bowl" of retailing, the annual holiday shopping season. What do merchants expect from you, the consumer?

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A question was asked by Dennis and Judi on the show today...Who buys more stupid crap?  Judi was talking about signing up for Shoedazzle, which led to the discussion of why women feel the need to buy so many pairs of shoes.

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According to the National Retail Federation's 2011 Holiday Consumer Intentions and Actions Survey, conducted by BIGresearch, holiday shoppers say they plan to shell out an average of $704.18 on holiday gifts and seasonal merchandise, down slightly from last year's $718.98.

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The lackluster job market could get a boost from holiday hiring. Some analysts and employers are expecting seasonal payrolls to increase slightly more than was originally projected.

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