Friday is the New Black!

Fortunately for the economy and hopefully for our closets, Black Friday sales were up 7% from 2010. Of course the majority of the shopping focus is centered around electronics, but several clothing retailers lured shoppers into their various locations to benefit from the bargain mania.

Although some may turn their noses up at the mad dash that takes place in order to benefit from a sale, why is it considered poor taste to insist on buying below retail? From a strictly business perspective, a retail price is the sale of a particular product to the ultimate consumer. In other words, not only do we pay for the product itself, but also the travels of said product throughout some extensive supply chain. Therefore, when savvy consumers bargain hunt or take advantage of large sales, are they not just cutting out the cost of the middleman?

In honor of the economically stylish, silbrowne@blogspot.com will feature weekly items that are both in season and under retail. After all, paying full price is soooo overrated!

Kate Spade Connie - Red
Retail Price: $225.00
Kate Spade Sale Price: $135.00
Lower Price Alert: $107.62 (Amazon.com)

Tune in Next Week!!!!!!

(Picture provided by zappos.com)