Sears Black Friday sales include special pricing on items throughout Sears' retail locations including "doorbusters," which are specially-priced products available in limited numbers on a first-come, first-served basis the day of the sale.http://www.merinews.com/article/sears-offers-about-600-black-friday-2010-doorbuster-deals/15834576.shtml
Sears begins Black Friday early, allowing customers to take advantage of the Black Friday offers for two days. This move to make Black Friday a two day event that begins on Thursday has also been adopted by Wal-Mart, a direct Sears competitor. http://www.merinews.com/article/sears-offers-about-600-black-friday-2010-doorbuster-deals/15834576.shtml
On Thanksgiving Thursday, Sears is open from 7:00 a.m. and doesn't close until noon. However, they will not be open during these hours in jurisdictions where it's illegal.http://www.dailyfinance.com/story/company-news/walmart-to-open-thanksgiving-sears-too/19715872/ On Black Friday itself, Sears stores open at 4:00 a.m.http://www.merinews.com/article/sears-offers-about-600-black-friday-2010-doorbuster-deals/15834576.shtml Black Friday deals will be available starting at 8 pm CST online. Online purchases can be shipped for free with coupon code SANTA, or shoppers can opt to pick it up the same day in store.http://www.sears.com/
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2010 Black Friday Doorbuster Deals
Almost 600 items are featured at Sears for their Doorbuster Black Friday event. Many stores will be opening at 4 a.m. and quantities may be limited. Friday doorbusters will be available from 4 a.m. to 12 noon. This includes appliances, electronics, clothing and jewelry. Sears Black Friday flyers offer customers a coupon for an additional $10 savings on purchases of apparel, accessories or intimate apparel of $50 or more. Customers can purchase a Kenmore washer and dryer pair for $199.99 each or game tables for pool or table tennis at what is advertised as the lowest prices of the season. http://sears.shoplocal.com/sears/default.aspx?action=entryflash&?adCell=HP1weeklyad
Sears
Sears is an American, mid-range department stores. Founded in the late 19th century, by Richard Warren Sears and Alvah Roebuck, Sears had grown from a mail order retailer to America's largest brick and mortar retailer by the mid-20th century.http://www.chacha.com/question/when-was-sears-founded http://www.glgroup.com/News/Sears-The-Retailer-That-Once-Was-6007.html In 2005, Sears merged with Kmart to create the Sears Holding Corporation. http://www.usatoday.com/money/industries/retail/2005-03-24-kmart-sears-votes_x.htm
Black Friday 2010
Black Friday is the kick off event to start the Christmas shopping season for many retailers. Select items and exclusive promotions are advertised to lure shoppers into stores on the day after Thanksgiving. According to this video, because of the holiday crowds, many shoppers may find themselves at risk of identity theft and should take precautions with their personal and financial information.