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Saturday, November 17, 2012

Shop Small Business: Heels Boutique in Wildwood

This is "Boot Sale Weekend" at Heels, and the staff offers a Thanksgiving celebration for which customers save 25 percent to 40 percent. Check out the store on Small Business Day Nov. 24.

Launched by Rosemary Barry in Wildwood Town Center on March 28, 2008, Heels Boutique evolved from a shoes boutique to what's now fondly referred to as a “department store boutique." "We opened our doors during the height of the recession," said Barry. "What a scary time it was to open a business! We rethought our product mix and price point, and charged ahead." Barry said they now sell a little bit of everything, all at very affordable prices.  "We strive to fill our store with unique products—we don’t want our customers to see themselves coming and going in Wildwood! You can stop into Heels, grab a great pair of jeans, a cute top, of course a wonderful pair of shoes, or a gift and head out the door ready for the evening—all in one stop!" …

Black Friday Shopping in St. Louis to Start Earlier Than Ever in 2012

Walmart announced a Thanksgiving Day start to its sales. Toys R Us, Best Buy and other retailers aren't far behind.

Serious shoppers know Black Friday—the day after Thanksgiving—is the day for bargains. Retailers are opening earlier than ever this year with sales to entice holiday shoppers, which some consumers have voiced crossed a line. See Tuesday's article: 'Premature' Black Friday Spawns Online Petition Against Target Walmart has set the bar at 8 p.m. on Thanksgiving Day for 2012 sales to start. Target indicated it will open at 9 p.m. that night. Macy’s and Toys R Us are among a growing number of shops kicking off Black Friday sales at midnight, the St. Louis Business Journal reports. Area mall doors will open at various times, though some of their stores may or may not be open then. Many sales haven't been announced yet. Target offers a signup to …

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