Virus Keeps Black Friday Crowds Thin, Shoppers Shift Online
Holidays,Economy And Jobs,Business,Coronavirus,Life During Covid-19,General News
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The raging coronavirus pandemic kept crowds thin at malls and stores across the country on Black Friday, but a surge in online shopping offered a small beacon of hope for struggling retailers after months of slumping sales and businesses toppling into bankruptcy.
In normal times, Black Friday is the busiest shopping day of the year, drawing millions of shoppers eager to get started on their holiday spending.
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