EUGENE, Ore. — Eugene police arrested two men who allegedly tried stealing merchandise from a car on Black Friday at the Fred Meyer on Division Avenue. A security guard told police he saw Joseph Dexter and Donavan Lacoste breaking into a truck just after 5 a.m. Both men were charged with theft and breaking into … Continue reading »
Local Stores Cash In on Black Friday
EUGENE, Ore. — Though right now it’s all about Cyber Monday, local retailers are still tallying up Black Friday. But nationally, sales were higher than they’ve ever been before. Fred Meyer alone said the company raked in double-digits over what it made last year. Nationally, more than $59 billion in sales were estimated between Thursday … Continue reading »
Fred Meyer Opens Early for Black Friday
EUGENE, Ore. — For many, most of Thursday was spent in the kitchen and around the dinner table, but that night and Friday morning folks were bonding in a different way. 147 million people are expected to go shopping over Black Friday weekend. While many retailers decided to start a day early, a good number … Continue reading »
Local Stores Prepare for Black Friday
SPRINGFIELD, Ore. — Long lines, crazed shoppers and doorbuster deals are all coming a little earlier this holiday season. Thanksgiving is a little more than a week away. And though relaxing with family and friends is popular on the turkey eating holiday, so is a mad dash to local malls and department stores. “We’re really … Continue reading »
