by Andrew Beckett | Nov 25, 2016
The holiday shopping season officially gets underway today. For many people, Black Friday sales mark the start of holiday shopping season. Madison College retail expert Betty Hurd says analysts predict there will about an 11 percent increase in business today alone....
by Jackie Johnson | Nov 25, 2014
Black Friday is around the corner, but holiday shopping is already under way. Black Friday traditionally begins on the Friday after Thanksgiving. This year, many stores are opening on Thanksgiving Day, and several retailers are offering deep discounts an entire week...
by Andrew Beckett | Feb 17, 2014
A Wisconsin-based retailer is closing its doors, after almost 60 years in business. American TV and Appliance announced Monday it plans to close all 11 of its stores in Wisconsin, Illinois and Iowa. The move will impact nearly 1,000 employees. In a statement, company...
by Jackie Johnson | Dec 2, 2013
The Monday after Thanksgiving has become the online retail equivalent of Black Friday, according to the National Retail Federation. Many consumers, who were too busy to shop over the Thanksgiving weekend or simply didn’t find what they were looking for, are...
by Jackie Johnson | Nov 29, 2013
What’s hot and when is the best time to buy it? Madison College marketing and retail expert Betty Hurd says Black Friday is the best time to get best deals. Black Friday is the busiest holiday shopping day of the year and the last Saturday before Christmas is...
by Jackie Johnson | Nov 28, 2013
Holiday shoppers this season are more informed consumers. As the Christmas shopping rush gets under way, folks with smart phones just might have the upper hand. Madison College marketing and retail expert Betty Hurd says more than half of those who own mobile devices...
by Jackie Johnson | Nov 25, 2013
Expecting bigger — and earlier — crowds as Christmas shopping gets under way. Many retail stores will kick off their Black Friday specials on Thursday, and critics say that’s just too early. Madison College marketing and retail expert Betty Hurd...
by Jackie Johnson | Nov 22, 2012
Retailers really don’t make much profit on many of their sale items, in fact, they often lose money, according to Madison College Business and Marketing instructor Betty Hurd. She says the goal is to get the consumer in the door. The big “must haves”...
by Jackie Johnson | Nov 19, 2012
Black Friday starts early this year. And one expert thinks that trend will continue. Madison College Business and Marketing instructor Betty Hurd says 3/4 of people are using cash or debit cards, which means when the money’s gone, it’s gone. As a result,...
