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Concords, Christmas and the Marketing Genius of Nike’s Jordan Brand

The after-holiday marketing of Air Jordan sneakers are big business in the fourth quarter

Known as Concords, Nike’s Air Jordan XI always brings out consumer dollars for the holidays…

By timmhotep aku

Posted: December 28, 2011 Tags: Air Jordan, BE Next, Christmas, Concords, holiday shopping

In the News: Sears Holdings to Close 100-120 Stores; Forgotten Black WWII Veteran Recognized and More

A few noteworthy headlines around the Web

See what’s going on in the world with today’s compilation of news around the Web

By BlackEnterprise.com

Posted: December 27, 2011 Tags: Android, Apple iOS, Carl Clark, Christmas, Flurry, In the News, Kmart, Sears, Sears Holdings, US Navy, USS Aaron Ward, World War II

They’re easy to gift-wrap. They’re never the wrong size. They fit every budget, both large and small. And you can shop for them without ever leaving the house and ship them almost anywhere in the world. Books are the perfect holiday gift. All you have to do is pick the right book for the right person. Here are some great titles for your last-minute holiday shopping, along with hints as to which individual in your life might appreciate seeing them under their tree on Christmas morning. —Alfred A. Edmond, Jr.

12 Books That Make Perfect Holiday Gifts

A holiday gift guide for the book-lover in your life

Last-minute holiday shoppers can always win points with a great read from this holiday gift…

By Alfred Edmond, Jr.

Posted: December 23, 2011 Tags: 2011 Holiday Guide Gallery, Ali Velshi, Chris Tia-Donaldson, Christine Romans, Christmas, Devon Franklin, George C. Fraser, gift ideas, Harry Belafonte, Hip Hop a Cultural Odyssey, holiday season, John H. Kennedy, Jordan Sommers, Lloyd Boston, M. Mikell Johnson, Michael Shnayerson, Patricia Stallworth, Quincy Jones, Tom Burrell

All I Want For Christmas is… Balance in My Life

The holidays bring out the best and worse in people but there is a middleground

Christmas is a time for family & friends but it can be a stressful period…

By Caroline Clarke

Posted: December 21, 2011 Tags: birthday, cancer, Caroline Clark, Christmas, holidays, Winging It, Yale

The Conscious Gift: Charity Navigator

If you have close friends and colleagues who are passionate about their communities --- whether they’re heavy into feeding the homeless, mentoring youth, or serving families abroad --- what better gift to give than a donation in their name? CharityNavigator.org allows you to pick the amount and give gift cards to the charity of your friends’ or colleagues’ choice.

Holiday Gift Guide: Gifts That Keep on Giving

Perfect picks to incorporate charity with your purchases

The holidays don’t have to be all about receiving. You can give gifts that keep…

By Janell Hazelwood

Posted: December 20, 2011 Tags: 2011 Holiday Guide Gallery, charity, Christmas, conservation, eco-friendly gifts, gifts, holidays, philanthropy, Recycling

It is that time of the year again. The holidays are upon us and a new year is on the horizon. While everyone is running through their lists and checking them twice, there’s always the question: What do you get the person who has everything? Just because I’m in the know about technology that doesn’t mean there isn’t something that wouldn’t out a smile on my face come December 25th. But if you’re at a loss for what to get the tech-friendly person in your life, I wanted to share my thoughts on some great gift ideas that I’d want for Christmas. Hint, hint… —Hajj Flemings

All [a Tech Guy] Wants For Christmas is…

Tech expert Hajj Flemings lets you scan his Christmas wish list for inspiration

What do you get the techie who has everything for the holidays? Here are some…

By Hajj Flemings

Posted: December 8, 2011 Tags: 2011 Holiday Guide Gallery, Amazon, Black In America 4: The New Promised Land - Silicon Valley, Christmas, CNN, Eric Ries, Hajj Flemings, iPhone, Kindle Fire, NewMe Accelerator Program, Silicon Valley, startup, The lean Startup, wireless

The End of the NBA Lockout Excites Small Business Owners

Entrepreneurs whose yearly profits are tied to the NBA season let out a sigh of relief

The NBA lockout didn’t just upset fans but the financial power of entrepreneurs who make…

By Mia N. Hall

Posted: December 6, 2011 Tags: Atlanta Hawks, Bar One Lounge, basketball, Chicago Bulls, Christmas, Denim Lounge, Football, Kimball's Carnival, Michael Govan, NBA, NBA Lockout, NFL, Peter Lempkin, Peter Thomas, Phillips Arena, Real Housewives of Atlanta, Wendy McLean

Working Your Style: Perfect Plus-Size Fashion for the Office Holiday Party

Secrets to great fashions for full-figured women

Working Your Style host Daisy Lewellyn gives curvy women fab fashion options for the office…

By BlackEnterprise.com

Posted: December 6, 2011 Tags: 2011 Fall Fashion Gallery, Christmas, Daisy Lewellyn, fashion, full-figure fashion, holiday attire, holiday party, New Year's Day, New Year's Eve, office attire, office fashion, plus-size fashion, plus-sized model, Working Your Style

3 Things You Should’ve Been Focused on Besides Black Friday Sales

There's nothing wrong with spending if it's for a good cause and not consumer greed and gluttony

Despite being in a recession, American spending continues as 2011 marks the biggest Black Friday…

By Caroline Clarke

Posted: November 30, 2011 Tags: 9/11, Black Friday, Caroline Clark, Christmas, Cyber Monday, debt, economy, Education, George W. Bush, health care, holiday shopping, over-spending, recession, sales, Thanksgiving, The Biggest Loser, volunteer work, weight loss, Winging It

From Black Friday door buster specials to pre- and after-Christmas sales, the start of the holiday shopping frenzy may soon engage your inner shopaholic—and leave you with a mound of debt by New Year’s. The average American is expected to spend a little more than $700 on holiday gifts and seasonal merchandise in 2011, according to the National Retail Federation’s 2011 Holiday Consumer Intentions and Actions Survey. Nationwide, sales are expected to reach $465.6 billion, putting retailers in the black.

If the shopaholic in you is ready to be unleashed, take steps to control your spending habits so you aren’t left in the red, with credit card debt and an empty savings account before the year is over. Here are some useful tips to control your inner shopaholic this holiday season. —Lynette Khalfani-Cox

5 Holiday Shopping Tips for Shopaholics

Don't get caught up in the craziness of the holiday shopping season, here are a few tips to stay on course

It’s holiday shopping season and shopaholics need be wary of falling into financial trouble. Here…

By Lynnette Khalfani-Cox

Posted: November 28, 2011 Tags: Black Friday, budget, Christmas, Christmas list, credit card debt, Cyber Monday, holiday shopping, online shopping, shopaholic, shopaholics anonymous, shopping, Thanksgiving