Parisian (Bon Ton) Black Friday 2011

Signs, price tags and coupons touting big discounts (think 60% off ) are common at outlet malls. Researchers say these visual cues plant so called reference prices what folks think something is worth in the minds of shoppers. Because outlet shoppers pay less than the reference price, they end up feeling like they got a …

Bagsbuy Deals Black Friday 2011

Prices at outlet malls can encourage some seriously wanton spending, says Michelle Madhok, the chief executive of fashion site SheFinds.com. Prepare a list of items to look for before you start shopping, and don t deviate. Comb through your closet to spot wardrobe holes, narrow down camera models by checking online reviews, and measure the …

Avon Deals Black Friday 2011

Outlets weathered the downturn by attracting cost conscious shoppers. There s been a resurgence of people looking for value, says Mark Libell, an outlet executive and the author of the blog Factory Outlet Insiders. In 2009, Simon Property Group s Premium Outlet Centers, the nation s largest collection of outlets, saw sales dip only slightly, …

Barneys New York Black Friday 2011

Prices at outlet malls can encourage some seriously wanton spending, says Michelle Madhok, the chief executive of fashion site SheFinds.com. Prepare a list of items to look for before you start shopping, and don t deviate. Comb through your closet to spot wardrobe holes, narrow down camera models by checking online reviews, and measure the …

AutoAnything.com Deals Black Friday 2011

Online outlets are one of the few growth opportunities available to retailers as shoppers cut back spending, says Howard Davidowitz, the chairman of Davidowitz Associates, a national retail consulting firm and investment bank based in New York. Bargain hunters are visiting outlet malls in droves and hunting for sales online, so combining the two makes …