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Wednesday, November 21, 2012

Black Friday: Must-Shop Locations in Anne Arundel

What are your favorite stores in Anne Arundel to visit bright and early the morning after Thanksgiving?

The holiday shopping season kicks off in a big way when retailers in and near Anne Arundel officially celebrate Black Friday. That fabled day after Thanksgiving is one of the biggest sales days of the year for many stores—both national, big box chains and local retailers. It’s also one of the best days to save on items big and small as retailers pull out the stops to offer amazing deals to get customers in their doors. The latter is exactly why we want to help Patch readers map out a Black Friday game plan. But to do that, we need your help. What are your “must-shop” Black Friday destinations in the Anne Arundel area? What are some of the best deals you’ve come across so far? Share your preferences and savings finds in the comments section…

Barb Ster

7:38 am on Sunday, November 25, 2012

I would rather pay full price than fight those crowds   more ›

Wednesday, November 14, 2012

Layaway Makes a Comeback for 2012 Holiday Season

Try layaway plans at one or more of these retailers in Anne Arundel County.

In this economy, some shoppers are fretting over being able to afford that special toy, bauble or other item that they know will bring a smile to their children, spouse, friend or family member. Consider layaway as a way to spread payments out over time, and be able to check things off those holiday lists. Popular during the Great Depression in the 1930s, layaway fell out of fashion in the 1980s as credit card usage became widespread. Many companies are once again offering the service, which allows customers to make installment payments on an item, sometimes with a small fee added to the item’s price for the company’s administrative costs. In Anne Arundel County, try one of these retailers’ 2012 holiday layaway programs (see stores to …

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