The 2009 Short Pump Black Friday Shopping Guide

It’s finally upon us: that insane, yet magical day called Black Friday. Retailers everywhere have ridiculous deals on merchandise and people go crazy trying to get their piece of the pie. We’ve put together a guide of the best Black Friday promotions from both locally-owned and national retailers to help you navigate the chaos and […]

November 25, 2009; 11:39 PM • by Trevor Dickerson

Local Retail Deals:

Short Pump Town Center – Free Black Friday Survival tote bag to the first 500 shoppers to come by Guest Services starting Friday at 8:00 a.m. Contains samples, coupons, deals, plus $5,000 in gift cards will be given away throughout the morning.

Other Short Pump Town Center Store Deals – A myriad of other stores at Short Pump Town Center are having sales. This page lists them all.

Allergy Apparel – Offering free shipping and a free tattoo Thursday through Monday. Allergy Apparel is also available at your local Short Pump Whole Foods Market.

By Invitation Only – 10% off Crane and William Arthur holiday cards and stationery, 25% if off all Sweet Pea flat holiday photo cards, 20% off all folded holiday photo cards, plus free return address imprinting on all holiday photo cards. Also offering free return address labels on all in-house printing orders placed on Friday. Enjoy free food, tea, coffee and hot chocolate throughout the day.

It’s Hip To Be Round – Save 40% from 10am to 2pm, 25% from 2pm to 6pm, and 40% from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

Shades – Buy one pair of sunglasses at regular price and get the second pair at half off. Most major brands included.

Local Services & Other:

Tutor Doctor – Offering a free academic tutoring consultation and up to 3 free hours of in home tutoring in 2010 in any grade or subject.

The Reflections of West Creek Apartments – Reducing administrative fee from $300 to $100 to any prospects who apply on Black Friday.

National Deals:

Best Buy – Doorbuster pricing begins at 5:00 aam., with tickets handed out beginning at 3:00 a.m.

Target – opens at 5:00 a.m.

Walmart – opens at 5:00 a.m.

Free Drinks:

Target – Printable coupon for free medium soda from Target on Friday, November 27th and Saturday, November 28th.

Check Thursday’s Times-Dispatch for a Press Pass coupon for a free medium Café Blends coffee (or medium beverage of your choice) from Chick-fil-A.

Editor’s Note: Listed retailers sent information in via email to be included. If your business is having Black Friday deals, please feel free to list them in the comments section below.

Alison Brown of RVA Bargains contributed to this guide.