2.  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SjjCVP0s5w I http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SjjCVP0s5w I

3.  http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player _embedded&v=YnE1IE1FAeQ http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player _embedded&v=YnE1IE1FAeQ

4.  According to research sales happen on patterns and can be predictable.  Using sales, consumers can save big  What are consumers?

5.  The answer depends on what you are looking for. ShopItToMe.com, a San Francisco company that analyzes more than 750,000 sales items a year from more than 200 online retailers. By running averages, the company found the following patterns:  Mondays: Shoppers can save nearly 50% on men’s and women’s dress pants, and about 55% on sunglasses.  Tuesdays: Expect to save more than 40% on men’s apparel.  Wednesdays: Shoppers save about 40% on shoes and children’s clothes.  Thursdays: Save 36% on handbags.  Fridays: Pay 42% less for jewelry, belts and scarves.  Saturdays: Lingerie (37% off) and jackets/outerwear (51% off).  Sundays: Swimsuits (52% off).

6.  December 26  Retailers are placing sales to move all the extras they ordered for the holiday  Be mindful of the returns  December 27-28 will not be as busy but expect a lot of picked through items

7.  November and April.  Check for November sales at big-box retailers, which need to make room for winter boots and shoes.  Athletic shoe stores often offer great sales in April, when non-serious runners start hitting the pavement again.

8.  October right after the post-back-to-school sales  During the fall season, fashion forward people will be seeking the latest trends  Jeans are not usually the trend so demand is down

9.  When the demand is up so are prices  When the demand is low so are the prices  What about supply?  When would be the best time to save money on swim wear?

10.  Visit: http://business.time.com/2012/10/26/the- best-times-to-buy-clothing/ http://business.time.com/2012/10/26/the- best-times-to-buy-clothing/

11.  Complete a T-chart on types of stores and sales with the descriptions of each pg. 378-380 (BLS) Type of Store or SaleDescription

12.  Pg. 380-381 Labels and Hangtags  Pg. 381 Comparison Shopping

13.  Pg 383 1-10 (Review it)