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Nov 25 2022
Analysis
The hidden cost of Black Friday
The Black Friday chaos we used to see in storefronts and shopping malls has moved to logistics centers and warehouses all over the world:
Hundreds of thousands of employees work long hours — often in tough conditions — to get through the holiday rush.
The big picture: E-commerce's growing share of the retail market, continued COVID precautions and an extended holiday shopping
Axios
Nov 25 2022
News
Inflation weighs on shoppers despite Black Friday deals
Concerns over inflation have crept into the holiday season as shoppers and retailers prepare for the discounted shopping weekend that begins with Black Friday, the day after Thanksgiving.
Facing higher prices for food, gasoline, and other goods this year, many consumers are reluctant to spend extra money on gifts without a large sale, according to the Associated Press, and are being
Washington Examiner
Mar 18 2023
News
Man fatally shot in Lawrence on Friday night
LAWRENCE - Lawrence police are investigating the fatal shooting of a man on Walnut Street late Friday night.
Police said they received several 911 calls reporting the shooting just before midnight. When police arrived, they found a man suffering from a gunshot wound. He was taken to Lawrence General Hospital where he died.
The name of the victim has not been released. Police are
CBS News (Online)
Nov 25 2022
Analysis
Black Friday isn’t what it used to be. Here’s why.
Americans hit malls and big box stores, hoping to snag Black Friday deals in what could be a make-or-break moment for retailers, who already are bracing for a more subdued spending season.
And despite the day’s dwindling relevance — it’s morphed into a months-long sale pitch — merchants of all sizes are digging in.
In Dallas, shoppers lined up outside the LEGO store at the
Washington Post
Mar 18 2023
News
Nature's Friday Night Lights: Sacramento Photo Of The Day
SACRAMENTO, CA — Claus Weisemann snapped this captivating photo of the night sky on Friday. According to Claus, this vista is"Looking westward from Barandas Park towards the last orange glow of the fading day with Venus already dominating the sky." Thank you for sharing this beautiful image, Claus! If you have an awesome photo of nature, breath-taking scenery, kids caught being kids, a pet
Patch.com
Mar 18 2023
News
Taylorsville police shoot armed man Friday night
TAYLORSVILLE — A man is in critical condition after being shot by Taylorsville police officers Friday night, Taylorsville police confirm. A Taylorsville resident called the fire department and police Friday at about 11 p.m. because a man who was in the same home was suffering from multiple self-inflicted injuries and was reported to be suicidal, Taylorsville police said in a statement. Police
KSL
Nov 28 2022
News
Black Friday Sees A Jump In Spending, More Customers Return To Stores
Americans returned to stores on Black Friday with record spending that included a boost to in-store traffic. The positive consumer news comes as the U.S. economy faces a possible recession amid inflation concerns.
Consumers spent $9.12 billion on online shopping Friday and $5.29 billion on online shopping on Thanksgiving day. Overall online revenue for Black Friday was up 2.3% from last
International Business Times
Nov 25 2022
News
Inflation? Recession? Starting Black Friday, holiday shoppers are planning to spend
Americans are not planning major cuts in holiday spending this year, starting with Black Friday, despite inflation fears and the risk of recession being top concerns among the majority of consumers, according to an annual survey conducted by CNBC and SurveyMonkey ahead of the first big shopping weekend of peak season.
Two-thirds of Americans (67%) are worried about inflation making it
CNBC
Nov 25 2022
News
Black Friday means deep discounts for shoppers — and intense pressure for retailers
Major retailers are under intense pressure to deliver on Black Friday after several of them reported a slowdown in sales heading into the do-or-die holiday shopping season.
Macy’s, Target, Kohl’s, Gap and Nordstrom spoke about a lull in sales in late October and early November. Target cut its holiday-quarter outlook and Kohl’s pulled its forecast, citing the slow sales. Macy’s CEO Jeff
CNBC
Mar 13 2023
News
Trump to campaign in same Iowa city DeSantis visited Friday
Donald Trump is holding a campaign event in Davenport, Iowa, on Monday, just three days after Florida GOP Gov. Ron DeSantis -- widely expected to be the former president's toughest opponent for the GOP nomination -- filled a 300-person casino room in the same eastern river town. It's Trump's first visit to the Hawkeye State since he announced his 2024 White House bid in November, but it's
ABC News (Online)