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Eden in Love offers graduated discounts
Eden in Love’s popular Black Friday sale is back, with graduated discounts beginning at 6 a.m. Friday with 50 percent off all merchandise until 8 a.m. To make room for all the extra holiday stock of clothing, jewelry and accessories, the boutique is taking over the Ward Warehouse’s second-floor conference rooms.
After that, take 40 percent off through 10 a.m., 30 percent off from 10 a.m. to noon, and 20 percent off from noon through 9 p.m.
Throughout the day there will be complimentary snacks to keep shoppers fueled, and a comfy Guy Zone for patient accompanists and handbag holders. Call 591-1005.
Shop at Kahala Mall starting at 7 a.m.
Kahala Mall will celebrate Black Friday by opening up at 7 a.m., giving guests the opportunity to shop for door-busters at savings of up to 75 percent off.
Shoppers who purchase $150 or more in same-day receipts will receive a $10 Kahala Mall gift certificate and breakfast items from Whole Foods Market and a complimentary cup of coffee from Starbucks, in the mall’s Center Court. To add to the fun, more than 30 prizes and gift cards worth $25 or more will be given away at noon, including a $200 Kahala Mall shopping spree (must be present to win).
While there, enter to win an international round trip for two on Hawaiian Airlines.
CHAI part of Small Business Saturday
CHAI Studio is among local retailers participating in Small Business Saturday this weekend.
The day was created in acknowledgement that few small, local businesses can compete with the slash-and-burn prices offered by corporate chain stores to generate Black Friday sales. Small Business Saturday aims to give community stores a chance to reach more people while encouraging consumers to shop small.
CHAI Studio owner Amerjit Ghag has created gift packs to make holiday shopping easier. "The Girlfriend Gift" ($75), for example, is a set of three nesting velvet cosmetic and coin purse-size bags handmade by artisans in India. The bags are filled with a pair of handmade earrings made from real flowers, four handmade glass bangles and a set of printed emery boards.
The Ward Warehouse store houses an assortment of furniture, home decor, bedding, pillows, throws, custom rugs, glassware, jewelry and clothing made by traditional artisans from around the world, with re-purposed or ethically sourced materials. CHAI Studio is also popular for its body bar, where you can create your own signature scent for perfumes.
Call 536-4543.
Spend $100, get $10 at Ward Centers
For every $100 a customer spends at Ward Centers from Black Friday through Dec. 15, he or she will receive a $10 Shopping ReWards certificate valid at 16 Ward Centers stores and restaurants through Dec. 24.
Receipts can be redeemed for Shopping ReWards on weekends only (Nov. 29-Dec. 1, Dec. 6-8 and Dec. 13-15) at the Crazy Shirts Outlet at Ward Centre or Downtown Gifthings at Ward Warehouse, while supplies last.
For a list of participating merchants, visit www.wardcenters.com/holiday. Some restrictions apply.
Ward Centers officially opens at 9 a.m. on Black Friday.
A few perks offered at Ward Centers for Small Business Saturday this year include free-gift-with-purchase deals at As Seen on TV, MisFortune Hawaii, Moana Hawaii Boutique, Noa Noa and Taj Clubhouse.
For more information, visit www.wardcenters.com or follow Ward Centers on Twitter at www.twitter.com/ward_centers, on Instagram at www.instagram.com/wardcenters or on Facebook at www.facebook.com/VictoriaWardCenters.
Disney purchases aid Boys & Girls Clubs
As part of its commitment to local communities, the Disney Store is helping support the Boys & Girls Clubs of America through its Wish Gift program. For every purchase of a select plush toy, ornament or snow globe through the end of December, Disney Store will donate $1 to the organization, up to $100,000.
All of Disney Store’s "Magical Week" deals are available in stores and online, starting at budget-friendly price points of $10, $15 and $20, including an assortment of toys inspired by Disney’s new animated film, "Frozen."
Find early deals at Ala Moana stores
Ala Moana Center officially opens at 6 a.m. Friday, but shoppers can get a head start on the holiday deals at Old Navy and other stores as early as 9 a.m. today.
They will be followed by Starbucks at 5 p.m. today and Bath & Body Works, Gap/Gap Kids, Gymboree, Janie & Jack, Macy’s and Sunglass Hut at 8 p.m.
Show up at midnight for a chance to win prizes and get your hands on door-buster specials at more than 50 stores.
The festivities continue with entertainment and giveaways at the new Centerstage throughout the day. Four trips for two to anywhere Alaska Airlines flies will be awarded between midnight and 6 a.m. on Black Friday. Join Ala Moana Center’s eVIP Club on the mall’s website to enter.
Score a Big Santa bobblehead by bringing your Ala Moana Center receipts totaling $500 or more to the Customer Service area, while supplies last. Receipts must be dated Nov. 16 to Dec. 24, 2013.
A free shopping guide on site will have information on special deals. Get updates by following @AlaMoanaCenter and #BFHI on Twitter.
Make a list of deals and shopping hours ahead of time by checking www.alamoanacenter.com.
Spalding House opening Museum Shop
The new Museum Shop at Spalding House will open on Black Friday, offering out-of-the-ordinary gifts, with great design and handmade options.
Architect Glenn Mason transformed a storage shed into a light, bright retail space where shoppers will find contemporary jewelry, accessories and home decor items that aren’t at the museum’s main location. The shop is adjacent to the Spalding House Cafe.
Spalding House (formerly The Contemporary Museum) is at 2411 Makiki Heights Drive. Call 532-8786.
The shop at Spalding House’s sister museum, the Honolulu Museum of Art, also offers such unique selections as earth-inspired elk jewelry from Australia, bold silver and pewter pieces from Quebec-based Creations Osmose, home accents such as whimsical candleholders from Sweden and luminous fused-glass wall clocks by Michigan artist Nina Cambron. At 900 S. Beretania St. Call 532-8703.
Visitors headed only to either shop don’t need to pay museum admission.
Also, check out the Honolulu Museum of Art School Studio Benefit Sale, open from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. from Black Friday through Dec. 8.
Work in metal, ceramics, glass fusion and weaving by the instructors, students and artists who use the facilities will be available for sale, with 30 percent of proceeds going toward maintaining the school’s studios. At 1111 Victoria St. Call 532-8741.
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STAR-ADVERTISER / NOVEMBER 2010