So you've canceled your Thanksgiving travel plans, quarantined the college student and created a scaled-back, family-only holiday menu. Good job.
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The crush of grocery store shoppers on the days leading up to Thanksgiving can be maddening in the best of times, but it's especially stressful this year. The coronavirus is raging around the country, and many communities are imposing new restrictions and closings.
The good news is that everyone has learned a lot about how to safely navigate a grocery store in the months since coronavirus lockdowns first started.
Many things are taking place:
Amazon Smile is a way to give to charity just by shopping | kare11.com
GOLDEN VALLEY, Minn. —
There's a program through Amazon that many shoppers are not aware of, and it could turn into cash for your favorite charity. Amazon Smile is the charity arm of the online shopping giant.
"So far we've donated more than 237 million dollars to a really wide range of charities," said Piers Heaton-Armstrong, president of Amazon Smile Foundation.
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"You just start at smile.amazon.com, you pick your favorite charity, there's over a million to choose from, and then you shop Amazon as normal. Same great selection, same great prices, but with the added benefit that Amazon is going to donate a portion of your sales to the charity of your choice," says Heaton-Armstrong.
Black Friday shopping guide: How to snag the best deals - The Washington Post
Holiday shopping is radically different this year. Black Friday sales began in October and "doorbuster" deals are all but obsolete as more Americans shop online during the pandemic.
Many of the nation's largest retailers began rolling out discounts well before Halloween in hopes of securing early sales in a year of unpredictable twists and challenges. They have moved most of their discounts online and are staggering in-store offers to allow for social distancing and other safety measures.
Holiday scams target virtual shopping events
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WIS) - The Better Business Bureau is warning shoppers to be on high alert for scammers looking to take advantage of virtual holiday markets or online pop-up events due to COVID-19.
This scam, new to 2020, targets some of the events that are happening online this year to promote small businesses that would have normally hosted indoor sales.
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Online security experts say this time of year, consumers need to be on their guard and do their homework before sending any sensitive information online.
In case you are keeping track:
Macy's may temporarily close more stores as Covid cases rise, CEO says
Macy's could face more temporary store closures as coronavirus cases rise rapidly across the U.S., impeding its recovery and the all-important holiday shopping season, executives said Thursday.
"Covid is surging again across the country," CEO Jeff Gennette said during a post-earnings call with analysts. "And that continues to impede our recovery, in international tourism and urban areas. And the supply chains have opened up, yet problems remain."
Black Friday shopping in stores looks like shorter lines and piles of pajamas - The Washington
The children's clothing chain has reimagined every part of the shopping experience. Pajamas, T-shirts and sweatpants are displayed prominently, near entrances, at all 800 stores instead of the red party dresses and plaid button-downs that are usually front-and-center this time of year. Stores have wider walkways and more cabinet space to accommodate online orders that will be picked up in-person.
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The pandemic has reshaped the most important shopping season of the year, forcing retailers to rethink inventory, store layouts and when, even how, they offer their deepest discounts. Many have spent months trying to accommodate a boom in online shopping, but Black Friday weekend requires they also confront their approach to what historically is the busiest stretch of the year for in-store shopping.
Kick off your holiday shopping in WNY with 'Pink Friday' | wgrz.com
That's the idea behind Pink Friday , a brand new movement to encourage shoppers to support local boutiques on the Friday before Thanksgiving.
It's happening this Friday, November 20 in at least 17 boutique stores across Western New York.
The inspiration came from Lexi Furlong, owner of Blush Boutique . She was inspired by a national organization called The Boutique Hub and, with their help, Lexi brought the idea to Western New York. She called as many local boutique owners as she could, and the excitement quickly spread.
Copper Moon Studio prepared for shopping season during Stay-at-Home Advisory | wtol.com
HOLLAND, Ohio — The new Lucas County Stay-at-Home Advisory is landing right in the middle of holiday shopping season.
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"In my 14 years I've been open, I'd say this is definitely the hardest bout I've ever had to go through." said Stacy Owen, owner and artist of Copper Moon Studio.
Since 2006, it has been a go-to local spot for fused glass art, especially their holiday-themed pieces.
But over the last few years, they have also had growing success with fused glass classes and Lil Chip Projects for the kids.
Happening on Twitter
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