Economy Dec 03 What's next for U.S. retailers after the Thanksgiving shopping weekend By Anne D'Innocenzio, Associated Press
Economy Nov 28 U.S. retailers are about to see if shoppers are willing to spend on Black Friday The annual sales event still brings more shoppers into stores than any day of the year and still rules as the U.S. retail industry's unofficial start of the holiday shopping season. By Anne D'Innocenzio
Economy Nov 30 Watch 7:35 Consumers still feel inflation's squeeze as holiday shopping season begins The weekend after Thanksgiving is the traditional start of the holiday shopping season, beginning with Black Friday. Some retailers have been offering discounts throughout November in hopes of encouraging shoppers squeezed by inflation to open their wallets. We hear from… 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
Nov 28 Why retailers still see Black Friday as the high point of the holiday shopping season By Anne D'Innocenzio 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. Continue reading
Nov 24 Retailers step up Black Friday deals to with consumers on tighter budgets in mind By Anne D'Innocenzio, Associated Press 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. Continue reading
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