shopping

Softball tournament’s effects on tourism

A softball tournament taking place in Gulfport has people from across the country visiting the Mississippi Coast this week. National Fastpitch Alliance’s inaugural National Championship at the Gulfport Sportsplex has brought around 112 teams from 20 different states to Gulfport…

Gulfport Outlets President's Day Sales extend throughout the week

Attention shoppers! Get ready to shop away the winter blues. The Gulfport Premium Outlets is holding their annual President's Day sale, rolling out their spring items. These sales are extending past today's holiday, until the end of the month. Every…

Black Friday shopping on the Coast

Two stores in the Edgewater Mall in Biloxi will be open Thursday. JC Penny will open its doors at 2 p.m. and Belk will open later at 4. Both stores will be open through at least 1 a.m. Gulfport Premium…

Tax Free Weekend kicks off

Stores along the Gulf Coast are starting to fill up as the Tax Free Weekend has kicked off and the Gulfport Premium Outlets are no different. Sales are being made. Just in time for back to school shoppers, it’s Tax…

Tax Free Weekend begins Friday

If you haven’t already begun your back to school shopping this weekend is the perfect time to start. Starting Friday at midnight, Mississippi shoppers will not be charged the seven percent sales tax on clothes or shoes that ring up…

Walmart participates in Tax Free Weekend

The Mississippi Sales Tax Holiday is this coming Friday and Saturday just in time for back-to-school shopping. School vacation is coming to a close. Gulfport resident Angela Austin is buying school supplies at Walmart. She is preparing to send her…

Returning Christmas presents

Today, a lot of people will be returning or exchanging their Christmas presents either because they are unwanted or not exactly the right size. Many people flocked to the Gulfport Premium Outlet Mall to make their returns. News 25’s Veronica…

Last minute shoppers

Christmas is just one week away and some people are still doing some last minute shopping. The Gulfport Premium Outlets has seen an influx of shoppers as it gets closer to the holiday, a surprise to some because most people…

Out of town residents do Black Friday in Gulfport

Black Friday deals are still going on for those brave enough to venture out to the stores on one of the busiest shopping days of the year. The mad rush of deal-crazy shoppers has intimated Amber Woods for years, but…

Early holiday shopping at Best Buy

Some choose Turkey on Thanksgiving Day while others opt out for some shopping. Many people were already camping out Thursday to make sure they’ll be in on the sweet deals. At about 2 p.m. yesterday, a line wrapped around Best…

Holiday Returns, Exchanges, and Savings

The day after Christmas is a huge day for retailers as thousands of shoppers flock to stores across the area to return gifts and shop even more. News 25’s Kendra Turley joins us from Edgewater Mall with details on what…

Last Minute Shopping

It’s the night before Christmas Eve and that can mean only one thing: last minute shoppers will be out in full force. Some simply love the rush, some wait for the deals and some just let time get away from…

Last Minute Holiday Shopping Week Begins

It’s no secret that not everyone plans ahead of time when it comes to holiday shopping. With Christmas less than a week away, shoppers in downtown Ocean Springs were on the fast track today, trying to hit the holiday deals…

Black Friday Shopping Continues

Even though the Black Friday madness is over, the deals continue in many places on the Coast. If you didn’t wish to brave the chaos this morning to grab that flat screen TV from Best Buy, you still have a…

Shoppers Hit Stores for Black Friday

Whether you were out in the dark before sunrise or you waited until the sun came up, shoppers across the Coast took to stores for Black Friday. Shoppers all across the Coast braved crowds to score that perfect deal. There…

Small Business Saturday

Millions of Americans started off their Christmas shopping today thanks to Black Friday. The deals will continue online for Cyber Monday, but don’t forget Saturday. Small Business Saturday gives people a reminder to support the locally owned and operated shops…

Black Friday Shopping Continues

Black Friday shoppers on the Coast are still hitting those big deals this afternoon. Many will continue throughout the weekend. News 25’s Shelby Myers is in Gulfport to bring you all the action continuing into the night.

Black Friday Starts Early

Shoppers were out in large numbers in Gulfport only a few hours after finishing off their Thanksgiving meals. All were eager to take advantage of early bird, doorbuster deals and pre-Black Friday sales. The Premium Outlet is offering extended hours…

Should Stores Open on Thanksgiving Day?

In what’s becoming a trend the last few years, many retail stores decided to open their doors on Thanksgiving Day. Large retail stores like Target, Wal-Mart, Toys ‘R’ Us, Best Buy and Macy’s decided to help shoppers get a jumpstart…

Thanksgiving Shopping Rush

Grocery stores across the Coast have been busy all week as people stock up on Thanksgiving items. Today shoppers at Jerry Lee’s Grocery in Pascagoula scrambled for turkeys, ham, and all the homemade fixings the deli has to offer. Some…

Late Night Shopping in Ocean Springs

Businesses in Ocean Springs are staying open a little later. Every third Thursday in Ocean Springs, 20 retail businesses will keep their doors open a little later. The first date of “Late Night Shopping” takes place next Thursday, October 20th.…