With the upcoming holidays, food is always a major priority on the list, but a good place to find great gifts for others and yourself is at the top of that list as well. These stores in the area have you covered.
The Meriden Mall: 480 Lewis Ave., Meriden
The mall is open Monday from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Tuesday-Wednesday, 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.; closed Thursday; Friday, 7 a.m. to 9 p.m.; Saturday, 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.; and Sunday, noon to 6 p.m.
Boscov’s: Family-owned department store inside Meriden Mall
Boscov’s carries apparel, shoes, handbags, cosmetics, jewelry, domestics, small appliances and home accessories.
Their Black Friday Deals are now underway with specials like 25% off on Hey Dude Shoes and 50-60% less than ticketed prices on almost all Alfred Dunner & Ruby Rd. fall collection and related separates.
Boscov’s is open Monday-Saturday from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. and Sunday from 11a.m. to 6 p.m.
F21 Red (Forever 21): Clothing store inside Meriden Mall
Forever 21 carries apparel, shoes, accessories and more.
Early Black Friday Deals are now underway with specials like 40% off everything, up to 70% off markdowns, deals up to 50% off select styles, and doorbuster deals at $15 and under.
Charlotte Russe: Clothing store inside Meriden Mall
Charlotte Russe carries apparel, shoes, accessories and more.
Black Friday Deals include up to 70% off some items and footwear under $20.
Torrid: A clothing store for women sizes 10-30, inside Meriden Mall
Torries carries clothing, footwear and accessories.
Black Friday Deals are now underway with specials like 40% off everything.
Hot Topic: Teen music-inspired retail accessory store for guys and girls inside Meriden Mall
Hot Topic carries band merch, accessories, toys and collectibles, backpacks and more and offers up to 50% off holiday deals.
Shoe Dept. Encore: Shoe store inside Meriden Mall
Shoe Dept. Encore carries shoes from Crocs to Adidas to New Balance to boots.
They currently have doorbuster deals on top brands (some exclusions apply). Get deals under 50$, 25% off boots and more.
Foot Locker: Footwear and apparel store inside Meriden Mall
They carry shoes and apparel from Nike to Adidas to New Balance to Jordan and more.
They currently have several deals, including up to 30% off Nike.
Champ’s Sports: Footwear and apparel store inside Meriden Mall
Champ’s carries shoes and apparel from Nike to Adidas to New Balance to Jordan and more.
Their Black Friday Sale includes 25-30% off Nike styles, up to 50% off CSG and more.
Finish Line: Footwear and apparel store inside Meriden Mall
Finish Line carries shoes and apparel from Nike to Adidas to New Balance to Jordan and more.
Their Black Friday Sale includes 25% off select Nike shoes, clothing and accessories; up to 50% off select accessories; and buy one, get one 50% off select T-shirts.
Dick’s Sporting Goods: Sporting goods store inside Meriden Mall.
Dick’s carries everything you may need for fishing, basketball baseball, golf and more.
Their Black Friday Deals include up to 50% off thousands of styles including apparel, footwear and fitness, and up to $200 off golf equipment.
Bath & Body Works: Fragrance store inside Meriden Mall.
This store carries personal care and home fragrance, including top-selling collections for fine fragrance mist, body lotion and body cream, three-wick candles, home fragrance diffusers and liquid hand soap.
Their Black Friday Deals include all full-size body, skin and hair care, buy three, get three free, and all three-wick candles for $12.95.
T.J. Maxx: American department store chain inside Meriden Mall
T.J. Maxx carries clothes, shoes, accessories, home products and more.
Their Merry Christmas markdowns include up to 70% less than department and specialty store prices.
They are open Monday-Wednesday from 9:30 a.m. to 9:30 p.m.; closed Thursday; Friday (Black Friday) and Saturday, 7 a.m. to 10 p.m.; Saturday, 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.; and Sunday, 8 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Local Shops
The Dressing Room Boutique: Clothing store located at 7 S. Elm St., Wallingford
The Dressing Room carries dresses for every occasion, including the holidays and wedding, shoes, and accessories.
They have a holiday shop with tons of giftable options, for under $25, under $50 and under $100.
They are open Monday-Saturday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.; closed Sundays (hours may differ due to Thanksgiving and Black Friday)
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Bricks and Minifigs: Toy store with the opportunity to host parties and events, at 1173 Queen St., Southington
This store is having a Block Friday and Small Business Saturday Sale Friday-Sunday. This includes buy one, get one 50% off all used sets (not including certified); buy one, get one 50% off all bulk containers; five for $13 on Build-A-Fig and Build-A-Friend; and spend $50 or more and get to spin the prize wheel.
They are open Monday-Saturday from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.; and Sunday, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. (hours may differ due to Thanksgiving and Black Friday)
Other department stores
Marshalls: An American chain of off-price department stores (owned by TJX Companies). There is one located at 533 S Broad St., Meriden, and 199 Highland Ave., Cheshire.
Marshall’s carries clothes, shoes, accessories, home products and more.
Their Merry Christmas markdowns include up to 70% less than department and specialty store prices.
They are open Monday-Wednesday from 9 a.m. to 10 p.m., and closed Thursdays. Open Friday (Black Friday) from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m.; Saturday, 7 a.m. to 10 p.m.; and Sunday, 8 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Burlington: An American national off-price department store at 533 S Broad St., Meriden.
Burlington carries clothes, shoes, coats, accessories and more.
They currently have their Burlington coat event going on through Thanksgiving weekend. Buy a coat and receive 10% off your entire purchase from Dec. 1-15 (valid on an in-store merchandise purchase). They also have other coat deals, holiday home decor under $20, gifts under $20 and more.
They are open Monday-Wednesday from 9 a.m. to 11:30 p.m.; closed Thursday; open Friday (Black Friday) from 7 a.m. to midnight; Saturday, 7 a.m. to midnight; and Sunday, 9 a.m. to 11 p.m.
Old Navy: An American clothing and accessories store located at 533 S. Broad St. Space 2, Meriden.
Old Navy carries clothes, coats, accessories and more.
Their Early Black Friday Deals are underway including gifts from $6, tops from $10, dresses from $20, pants from $30 and more. There is also an in-store exclusive on Friday that ends at noon where pj pants for the family are $5.
They are open Monday from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.; Tuesday, Wednesday and Saturday from 9 a.m. to 10 p.m.; and closed Thursday. Store opens again Friday (Black Friday), 5 a.m. to 10 p.m.; and Sunday, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.
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Kohl’s: An American department store retail chain at 1248 S Broad St, Wallingford.
Kohl’s carries clothes, shoes, accessories home products and more.
Their Black Friday Deals are now underway and you can get an extra 15% off your purchase for every $50 you spend until Friday. Also there are $10 and under deals; $20 and under deals; 50% off shop toys; 30% off shop Lego; and 50% off Amazon devices and more.
They are open Sunday-Wednesday from 9 a.m. to 10 p.m.; closed Thursday; open Friday (Black Friday) from 5 a.m. to midnight; and Saturday from 8 a.m. to 11 p.m.
Nordstrom Rack West Farm Shopping Center: Department store at 1600 S. East Road, Farmington
Nordstram carries clothes, shoes, home products and more.
Their Black Friday Deals include Marc Jacobs products from $80; UGG products from $50; Madewell products from $20; BCBGeneration, Marc Fisher LTD and more up to 60% off.
They are open Monday-Saturday from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.; and Sunday 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. (hours may differ due to Thanksgiving and Black Friday)
H&M: Fast-fashion clothing store at 31 Westfarms Mall, Farmington
They carry clothes, accessories and more.
Their holiday shop is now underway. Deals include gifts for her for under $35.
They are open Monday-Thursday from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Friday and Saturday, 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.; and Sunday, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. (Hours may differ due to Thanksgiving and Black Friday)
Super Centers
Target: Retail chain at 474 Chamberlain Highway, Meriden, and 600 Executive Blvd. S., Southington
Target carries clothes, shoes, accessories, home products, food and more.
Their Black Friday Deals include 50% off X Rocker Horizon Floor Rocker Gaming Chair; 60% off games and accessories; up to 50% off top tech and toys; and 30% off clothing, pajamas and slippers.
They are open Sunday-Wednesday and Saturday from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m.; Friday (Black Friday), 6 a.m. to 10 p.m.; and closed Thursday (Thanksgiving).
Walmart Supercenter: A giant department and grocery store at 235 Queen St, .Southington, and 844 N. Colony Road, Wallingford.
Walmart carries clothes, shoes, accessories, home products, food and more.
Their Black Friday Deals are underway including up to 40% off select items; up to 65% flash deals; and holiday gift savings.
They are open Sunday-Monday from 6 a.m. to 11 p.m. (hours may differ due to Thanksgiving and Black Friday)
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