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Black Friday may not reflect overall holiday shopping
Julia Coronado Nov 26, 2012
Americans spent almost 13 percent more over the holiday weekend than last year, according to the National Retail Federation. But does the weekend binge mean we are actually spending more?
The changing face of Cyber Monday
Krissy Clark Nov 26, 2012
Before smartphones or super fast at home Internet, millions of Americans would return from their Thanksgiving weekends to high-speed Internet at work and get busy shopping.
Black Friday myths busted
Sarah Gardner Nov 23, 2012
True or false: Black Friday is the busiest shopping day of the year. Purdue University professor Richard Feinberg says false. He debunks some common assumptions about the holiday shopping season and offers sound advice.
The importance of Black Friday this year
Scott Tong Nov 23, 2012
Today is supposed to be the day that retailers wait the whole year for; the day consumers line up early to be the first ones to get
those Black Friday specials.
Black Friday sales aren't always the best deals
Kai Ryssdal Nov 23, 2012
A study says rather than lining up for those doorbusting deals today, you could do just as well by shopping at other times of the year.
Why do stores open early after the holiday, anyway?
Nancy Marshall-Genzer Nov 22, 2012
Most people don't go to Black Friday's early store openings. But for retailers, it's like an arms race. If their competitors open early, they have to respond.
New Black Friday tradition: Workers picket Walmart
Krissy Clark Nov 22, 2012
Walmart workers will walk picket lines outside stores on Black Friday to protest the retail chain's low wages. Walmart, with more than a million employees, helps set pay levels for the retail industry.
How do American feels about Black Friday?
Frank Newport Nov 22, 2012
Long lines, huge crowds, frenzied shopping -- how many people are willing to brave the juggernaut known as Black Friday to get a good deal?
How Americans feel about Thanksgiving dinner, Black Friday
Frank Newport Nov 28, 2012
You don't need to wait until Black Friday -- shopping will start today in many places. But are consumers ready to spend?
Beginning a critical season for U.S. retail
Jeff Horwich Nov 21, 2012
It's no surprise that this time of year marks the beginning of an important period for the strength of retail in America. But is the outlook full of holiday cheer?
