Economy Nov 30 Consumers still feel inflation’s squeeze as holiday shopping season begins By John Yang, Andrew Corkery, Veronica Vela
Nation Nov 29 Does Black Friday still reign as a holiday shopping juggernaut? The day after Thanksgiving still reigns as the unofficial kickoff of the holiday shopping season even if it's lost some luster. By Anne D'Innocenzio and Haleluya Hadero, Alexandra Olson, Associated Press
Economy Nov 29 Retailers hope bigger Black Friday deals energize holiday shoppers Retailers in the United States and some other countries have spent weeks pushing early holiday deals, but they are trying to seduce customers with promises of bigger discounts on Black Friday. By Anne D'Innocenzio
Economy Nov 28 Why retailers still see Black Friday as the high point of the holiday shopping season In the U.S., analysts envision a solid holiday shopping season, though perhaps not as robust as last year’s, with many shoppers under financial pressure and cautious with their discretionary spending despite the easing of inflation. By Anne D'Innocenzio
Economy Nov 24 Retailers step up Black Friday deals to with consumers on tighter budgets in mind Consumers are coming under pressure as their savings dwindle and their credit card debt grows. Despite some relief from easing inflation, many goods and services like meat and rent are still far higher than they were just three years ago. By Anne D'Innocenzio, Associated Press
Nov 23 Retailers hoping for Black Friday boon even as shopping slowdown is expected By Anne D'Innocenzio, Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — Retailers are kicking off the unofficial start of the holiday shopping season on Friday with a bevy of discounts and other enticements. Continue reading
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Nov 25 Inflation weighs on Black Friday shoppers By Anne D'Innocenzio, Haleluya Hadero, Alexandra Olson, Associated Press Shoppers eager to start holiday shopping but weighed down by inflation are hunting for the best deals at stores and online this Black Friday. Continue reading
Nov 26 Stores kick off Black Friday but pandemic woes linger By Anne D'Innocenzio, Associated Press Retailers are expected to usher in the unofficial start to the holiday shopping season Friday with bigger crowds than last year in a closer step toward normalcy. But the fallout from the pandemic continues to weigh on businesses and shoppers’… Continue reading
Nov 26 Activists block Amazon warehouses in Europe on Black Friday By Kelvin Chan, Associated Press Climate activists have blockaded Amazon warehouses in three European countries. It's part of a global effort to pressure the ecommerce giant on one of its busiest days of the year to improve working conditions and end business practices that hurt… Continue reading