Black Friday ads

Thousands of shoppers flocked to Bloomington, Minnesota to hunt for deals at the nation's largest mall, the Mall of America, this Black Friday. Abby Wise spoke with some of the determined deal finders to see how they fared this hectic morning.

For die-hard shoppers, Black Friday is the Iditarod of the year: a marathon of holiday buying that requires both stamina and strategy. But the stores that host these shopping warriors also must be prepared. To get an idea of how stores prepare for the onslaught, we braved the crowds at Best Buy's...

There are so many Friday Freebies on Black Friday 2010, it's enough to make you ditch your relatives and shop. From free smart phones, to tote bags, breakfast to software, retailers are enticing would-be customers with everything under the sun. Here are some of the goodies you can get:

If you're still undecided about whether or not to head out on Black Friday, we've got a list of some of the best, and worst, deals. Here Are Some Bad Ones Don't be fooled by an ad comparing the Black Friday sale price to the manufacturer's suggested retail price. Things are almost never sold at...

Anyone preparing to shop on Black Friday is likely drowning in ads by now. Trying to figure out which stores open earliest, which offers the best doorbuster deals and just how to score them can drive a person to drink. But take some advice from the pros and you might find your stress level greatly...

Black Friday ads are filled with supposed deals on jewelry. The ads have pages and pages of diamonds and semi-precious stones at 50%, 60% even 75% off the regular price. But how to know if it's a deal, or even real, for that matter? "If it looks too good to be true, it probably is," says Kevin...

We haven't even hit the stores for Black Friday yet, but the predictions about just how big of a day it will be are rolling in. "138 Million Shoppers Expected ... Up from 2009" screams one headline and "Fewer Americans Plan to Hit the Stores" declares another.

Kmart will be open on Thanksgiving Day, giving everyone another head start on holiday shopping. A Kmart spokesperson sent WalletPop a sneak peak at some of the deals offered that day from 6 a.m. to noon, although stores will be open in most markets until 9 p.m. Kmart joins Sears and Toys R Us in...

Anyone who's seen a headline declaring that $3 appliances will be on sale at Target on Black Friday 2010, might think it was referring to major appliances, like dishwashers or stoves. But don't get too excited, Target's Black Friday ad is referring to small kitchen appliances like toasters and hand...

Retailers are really piling on, declaring early Black Friday sales and hosting special events both in-stores and online.And as we get closer to Black Friday 2010, it seems everyone wants to throw a sale. But sometimes a deal really isn't a deal. Retailers are slapping the Black Friday banner on...