SKECHERS has signed a worldwide endorsement deal with Pro Football Hall of Fame quarterback Joe Montana in support of Shape-ups fitness footwear through 2010.

“I truly believe in this product, which is why I’m looking forward to working with SKECHERS and sharing my Shape-ups experience with the world,” Montana said in a statement. “I spent 16 years on a football field — it was an amazing time, but also pushed my body to its limit. Since I started walking in Shape-ups, I have noticed an improvement in my core strength, and the pressure on my back and knees has eased.”

Shape-ups from SKECHERS are technical walking shoes designed to promote weight loss, tone muscles and improve posture. Shape-ups have a kinetic wedge midsole that simulates walking on a soft surface like sand, providing natural instability that causes the wearer to use more energy with every step. The men’s and women’s fitness footwear line is available in sporting goods, department and specialty athletic stores around the world.

Current offer: Buy a pair of SKECHERS Shape-ups and get $10 off your next SKECHERS purchase! (excluding Shape-ups). Offer expires 3/31/10.

Here is a list of holiday shopping specials and coupon codes that we’ve found. We’ll add more throughout the holiday shopping season:

• Over 150 Fall items now 50% off at FashionBug.com! Valid 11-21 through 11-23-09.
• Get $10 off purchases of $50 or more at SKECHERS when you use coupon code FBONW! Offer expires 2/28/10.
• Save $10 on orders $100+ at Ashford.com. Use coupon code: afdec10
• Banana Republic - Women’s Tall Sale
• Thanksgiving Savings: 25% off your $100 order! Enter code GOBBLE8 Now thru 11/30
• Get the latest eBags on site offers
• Save as much as 70% on select National Geographic merchandise!
• Holiday 2009 & Promotions at Oakley.com!
• Old Navy - Women’s Bargains
• 25% Off Site Wide Sale from Organic Bouquet (sale items, gift cards & gift club excluded) Ends 11/20
• Take $20 Off When You Spend $50 with code 20ALL50 at Alloy! (Expires 11.19.09).
• The Outlet at BareNecessities.com. Savings starting at 40% OFF.
• Save 5% with code DRUMSTICK on Chocolate.com until 113009
• Enjoy up to 50% off!
  Sale at Liz Claiborne New York
• Shop $35 and Under this Holiday Season at Lucky Brand
• Free Shipping on any $99 purchase at macys.com Enter promo code: READY at checkout. Valid 11-19-2009 through 11-21-2009
• Save on Rollback Electronics at Walmart.com!
• Up to an Extra 30% off Fall Winter Collections on yoox.com!

Toys”R”Us is expanding its popular “Big Gift” layaway program to include video game hardware and is also introducing a new video game hardware trade-in program.

Effective immediately, video game hardware is now included in the company’s “Big Gift” layaway offering. Through the program, customers can reserve some of the hottest items of the season early when supply is at its best, and make a series of small payments over time. Video game hardware such as Nintendo Wii, DS and DSi, Microsoft Xbox 360 and Sony PlayStation 2, PlayStation 3 and PlayStation Portable systems and related accessories can be placed on layaway. Customers nationwide have been taking advantage of the “Big Gift” layaway as an option for gifting large items such as bikes, Power Wheels, play kitchens, dollhouses, cribs and more since its introduction in October.

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Here are some the hot romance titles we found on iTunes:

Captivated & Entranced (Unabridged Fiction) - Nora Roberts

Captivated & Entranced (Unabridged Fiction) Nora Roberts Genre: Romance Price: $5.95 Release Date: November 01, 2008

© 2008 Harlequin Enterprises, Ltd

Lust, Loathing and a Little Lip Gloss (Unabridged) - Kyra Davis

Lust, Loathing and a Little Lip Gloss (Unabridged) Kyra Davis Genre: Romance Price: $5.95 Release Date: June 01, 2009

© 2009 Harlequin Enterprises, Ltd.

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CARRERA, one of the most recognized sunglass and sport eyewear brands in the world from Safilo Group, announced the inclusion of its “Champion” sunglass model in the latest Lady Gaga music video “Bad Romance,” the lead single off the singer’s upcoming album The Fame Monster.

“Bad Romance” contains all of the elements that have made Lady Gaga’s videos widely embraced since her debut single last year. The highly stylized video finds Lady Gaga performing within a controversial and risqué environment, which enhances Lady Gaga’s overall sensuality and vulnerability. The Fame Monster follows Lady Gaga’s debut album The Fame, with eight new tracks including “Bad Romance.”

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Kurt Adler Christmas Ornament, 4.5 Macy’s 2009 Parade — Bring back fun memories of the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade with this delightful ornament from Kurt Adler. Featuring a clown, Santa, turkey, soldier and a Macy’s star balloon.

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