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The Best 'Shop Hoboken' Deals This Weekend

Over 55 local stores are participating in the city-wide business promotion. Did we miss a good one? Add it in the comments.

With the promotion running this Saturday and Sunday, several local stores are offering special deals. Here are just a few of the discounts and other fun things some of those stores are doing.

  • Leading off, , the jewelry and accessories shop at 408 Sixth Street, is offering a 10% discount to all shoppers. Anyone who spends over $100 will get 15% off or they could opt for a free tarot card and astrology reading with special guest Jeannine Mercurio. Otherwise, three card tarot readings will cost $20 and 30 minute astrology charts will cost $40. The store, which sells items from as far away as India, China and Brazil, but also from local artists, will serve refreshments.
  • The group that owns the clothing boutique at , the beach and travel clothes store at 55 First Street, and the shoe store at 100 Bloomfield Street will give each customer who makes a purchase a 15 percent customer appreciation card. All three stores will serve wine and hors d'oeuvres and feature live music.
  • New to the Hoboken retail scene, Bio and Chic, which sells at its 262 First Street location, is having a buy two get one free promotion on all its items, including utensils, plates and napkins made entirely out of natural items like bamboo and palm leaves.
  • Stock your kitchen with items from , 536 Washington Street, where they are offering $5 off any purchase of $50 or more, or $10 off any purchase of $100 or more. The store has plenty of stylish but functional items that will help you explore the joys of cooking.
  • Have a dog or cat in your family? Stop by , 105 Ninth Street, which is offering 20 percent off any purchase besides food items. Plus it will give complimentary treat tastings for select dog and cat brands, a catnip sampling, and will also have trainers from WoofGang Dog Training giving advice on both Saturday and Sunday between 12 and 2pm.
  • Put on your best face at , located at 57 Newark Street. The studio, , will have a special "Spin the Wheel" game which customers can spin to win prizes like sales discounts and free gifts.
  • You can find plenty of interesting and environmentally friendly items for your home and kitchen at , located at 410 Sixth Street. The store will pay the sales tax on all items sold this weekend. Plus the store will offer live music on Sunday from 3-6pm.
  • , which at 509 Washington Street, is offering a 10 percent discount on purchases over $100, and 20$ off purchases over $200. Many of the items there are appropriate for either business casual or social occasions.
  • For your hair find quality products at the salon located at 113 Washington Street. Get your hair cut and styled or enjoy one of their spa services like facials, and then save 10 percent off all Aveda products and 20% off Phyto and L'Occitane products.
  • At , 107 Fourth Street, all yarn is at least 15 percent off with some discounted more than that. The shop is also offering a free gift with any purchase while supplies last, and also snacks from local eateries. While there consider also signing up for one of the shop's popular .
  • Whatever the occasion, you'll find something to wear at located at 47 Harrison Street. Whether it's a vintage dress for a summer party or retro wear for a theme party, the boutique has it. Revival will celebrate Shop Hoboken with a 15 percent discount off everything in the store. On Sunday it will also have several live musicians performing.

There you have it, just some of the best deals in town this weekend for Shop Hoboken. To see more deals, plus the entire list of participating stores, visit the Shop Hoboken page on the city website.

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