Alisa Collins, left, and her sons, Jacob and Justin, walk to their car in a heavy rain Thursday after a morning of shopping. “We’re out shopping for dad,” Collins said.Shopping spree• Saturday is expected to be the second busiest shopping day of the year, behind only the Friday after Thanksgiving• Hamilton Place mall will be open from 8 a.m. to 11 p.m. today and Saturday, from 9 a.m. to 11 p.m. Sunday and from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday.• Northgate Mall will be open from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. today, from 7 a.m., to 10 p.m., Saturday, from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. Sunday and from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday.• Bradley Square Mall in Cleveland, Tenn. is open from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. today and Saturday, from 11 a.m,. to 7 p.m.Sunday and from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday
NEW YORK – When it comes to fat holiday discounts, better late than never.
This holiday shopping season, many stores haven’t been offering the same blockbuster deals as they did last year. Instead, they’ve dangled offers of free shipping and no-fee layaways to lure shoppers.
But during the final weekend before Christmas, shoppers should expect to see more “70 percent off” and “buy one, get one free” signs as stores try to salvage a season that so far has been disappointing.
Teen retailer Aeropostale Inc. has slashed prices on everything in its stores by 60 percent.