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The Best & Worst Things to Buy in April


April 2012 Calendar

Winter is thawing out, and spring is upon us. So what's a good buy in April, and what should you hold off on buying?

Cruises
Typically, April is a good month for cruises. But we discovered last month that cruise prices in general have been dropping when compared to last year, likely due to the industry's tumultuous string of recent public disasters. In fact, when compared to similar cruise deals from this time last year, 2012's offers are as much as 11 percent less. And we have continued to see an increase in the sheer number of cruise deals as well, making it still a good time (price-wise) to look into a vacation on the seas.

Spring Apparel… Almost
The general rule of thumb is to wait about two months after a new line of apparel hits stores to start seeing some of the better discounts. Many retailers began to debut their spring merchandise in late January and February, so that places April at about the two-month mark for some. Look closely at the discounts though: a spring sale that takes 30 to 40 percent off is still a mid-season promotion; you'll want a sale that takes at least 50 percent off or more, and if you can hold steady for a stacking coupon code, all the better. If you truly want the lowest prices — which of course comes with reduced selection — you'll likely want to wait until May.Read more

Schneider Electric's EVlink Electric Vehicle Charging Station Now Available on HomeDepot.com

by jessica on Mon, 2012-02-27 05:00


Schneider Electric EVlink

Electric vehicle owners now have another option when it comes to purchasing an indoor electric vehicle charging station. Schneider Electric's EVlink Indoor EV charging station is a compact, easy-to-install, safe and reliable Level 2 charging solution for charging all types of electric vehicles – and the best part of all? You can purchase it online at HomeDepot.com.

"Electric vehicle drivers are asking for the ability to purchase EVlink charging stations online," said Mike Calise, Director, Electric Vehicles, Power Business, Schneider Electric. "We are excited to work with The Home Depot to provide consumers a simple, point and click purchase option for buying our EV chargers."

EVlink Indoor charging station features:

  • Faster charging features: Charges approximately four times faster than a standard 110 volt home outlet. With a full 30 Amp Level 2 charging rate, EVlink owners charge almost two times faster than other 16 Amp Level 2 charging stations.
  • Homeowner-friendly design: Sleek, space-saving design, LED charging indicator, and independent cord bracket for safe and convenient mounting options.
  • Delayed charging option: Enables users to delay charging for up to eight hours, in one hour increments, allowing them to take advantage of lower off-peak utility rates.
  • Advanced safety features: Integral ground fault monitoring and protection capabilities including auto reset provides additional user safety from power outages and lost connectivity.
  • Standards compliance: UL for US, cUL for Canada and NOM for Mexico listed and SAE J1772 compliance ensures universal compatibility with any electric vehicle entering the market today.
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Black Friday Tracker: April Showers Bring May Black Friday Sales


Rest Up, Start Early

By Laura Heller, dealnews.com writer

It might be May, but many shoppers already have Black Friday on their minds.

With 186 days left until the actual day, big retailers are finalizing doorbusters right now, online aggregators are watching for early news leaks and some stores are already hosting events under the banner of Black Friday.

Home Depot hosted a Black Friday sale in April, hoping to jump-start spring home improvement projects and sales. Walmart just ran a Black Friday sale last weekend — in Costa Rica.

Welcome to the new shopping paradigm, where Black Friday has become synonymous with "sale."

But are the deals at this time of year good enough to trigger a rush to buy? Or is it all just marketing hype, wrapped up in a pretty bow?Read more

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