Black Friday and Cyber Monday more popular than ever: ABN Amro
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4 months ago

Black Friday and Cyber Monday more popular than ever: ABN Amro

NL Times  

Bargain festivals such as Black Friday and Cyber ​​Monday seem to be becoming increasingly popular in the Netherlands. Almost six out of ten consumers expect to make a purchase during this period, compared to almost four out of ten last year. Black Friday officially takes place on November 29, but many webshops and stores offer their products for sale earlier. According to ABN AMRO, 30 percent of respondents think the discount period is great this year.

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Black Friday 2024 live: Top deals you can still shop today
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Black Friday 2024 live: Top deals you can still shop today

The Independent  

Find the best tech, home and beauty deals at bargain prices in the post-Black Friday sales We’ve made it through Black Friday and Cyber Monday in one piece, but don’t worry if you missed out on the weekend’s deals: plenty of retailers are continuing their sales all week. Whether you’re after beauty products, a high-spec laptop, a new mattress or …

Record-breaking Black Friday goes digital as holiday shopping embraces online convenience; Cyber Monday sales skyrocket
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Record-breaking Black Friday goes digital as holiday shopping embraces online convenience; Cyber Monday sales skyrocket

Hindustan Times  

Shopping mania is at an all-time high during the 2024 holiday season, with Adobe forecasting Cyber Monday’s record-high peak will surpass Black Friday to become the biggest shopping day of the year. Despite the shopping holiday previously being “anchored by in-store shopping,” Pandy noted that “with mobile, AI, and chatbots reshaping consumer behaviour, we expect online sales to continue growing …

Black Friday and Cyber Monday transactions decline for first time in years
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Black Friday and Cyber Monday transactions decline for first time in years

NL Times  

For the first time since 2016, Black Friday saw a drop in iDEAL transactions, with 5.82 million payments processed, an 18.4 percent decrease from last year's 7.13 million transactions. Cyber Monday transactions also fell slightly, from 5.12 million in 2023 to 5.10 million this year, according to data from online payment system iDEAL and Betaalvereniging Nederland. The diversity of discounts—ranging …

Best laptop Cyber Monday deals and offers still live from Black Friday
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Best laptop Cyber Monday deals and offers still live from Black Friday

The Independent  

Sign up to our free weekly newsletter for insider tips and product reviews from our shopping experts Sign up for our free IndyBest email Sign up for our free IndyBest email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. The Black Friday and Cyber Monday sales see prices drop on laptops across …

Boots Black Friday deals 2024: 30 best Cyber Monday offers live now
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Boots Black Friday deals 2024: 30 best Cyber Monday offers live now

The Independent  

Sign up to our free weekly newsletter for insider tips and product reviews from our shopping experts Sign up for our free IndyBest email Sign up for our free IndyBest email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Best Boots Black Friday and Cyber Monday deals Dyson airstrait straightener in onyx …

Cyber Monday expected to see record spending
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Cyber Monday expected to see record spending

Salon  

From fruit blenders to noise-canceling headphones, e-commerce sites are slashing prices on almost everything for Cyber Monday, the biggest online shopping day of the year. According to The Associated Press, consumers are expected to spend $13.2 billion on Monday, with spending at an estimated $15.7 million per minute during peak hours of 8 p.m. to 10 p.m. Brick-and-mortar stores reported …

Fewer in-store sales around Black Friday
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Fewer in-store sales around Black Friday

NL Times  

Netherlands residents seem to have spread their Black Friday purchases out over the week running up to the originally American discount day. According to the Dutch Payment Association, there were almost 19 million debit card transactions on Black Friday, a decrease of 5 percent compared to a year ago. “This year, online stores seemed to convincingly replace physical stores for …

Cyber Monday 2024: Major retailers kick off early sales ahead of December 2 event
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Cyber Monday 2024: Major retailers kick off early sales ahead of December 2 event

Live Mint  

Cyber Monday 2024 is falling on Monday, but many retailers have already kicked off early sales events. According to a survey by the National Retail Federation, around 72.3 million Americans are expected to shop on Cyber Monday, making it the second largest shopping event of the year, right after Black Friday. Cyber Monday 2024 is shaping up to be another …

Cyber Monday 2024: Top deals from Amazon, Best Buy, Target, Kohl’s, and Walmart in US
3 months, 4 weeks ago

Cyber Monday 2024: Top deals from Amazon, Best Buy, Target, Kohl’s, and Walmart in US

Live Mint  

The holiday shopping season is in full swing, and Cyber Monday has extended its reach beyond a single day. Unlike Black Friday’s in-store rush, Cyber Monday is primarily an online shopping event. The 2024 Cyber Monday shopping spree is officially underway, with major retailers unveiling deals early to entice shoppers. Best Buy Best Buy's Cyber Monday sale kicks off on …

Is Black Friday still a holiday shopping juggernaut in 2024?
3 months, 4 weeks ago

Is Black Friday still a holiday shopping juggernaut in 2024?

Hindustan Times  

NEW YORK — After weeks of pushing early deals, retailers in the United States and some other countries tried to seduce customers with promises of bigger discounts on Black Friday, the sales event that still reigns as the unofficial kickoff of the holiday shopping season even if it's lost some luster. Enough consumers enjoy holiday shopping in person that Black …

Black Friday set to dominate Thanksgiving weekend as 131.7 million prepare to shop
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3 months, 4 weeks ago

Black Friday set to dominate Thanksgiving weekend as 131.7 million prepare to shop

Live Mint  

Black Friday is expected to be the busiest shopping day of the Thanksgiving weekend, with 72% of shoppers—an estimated 131.7 million people—planning to visit stores or shop online, according to the National Retail Federation’s survey conducted with Prosper Insights & Analytics. Thanksgiving weekend shopping trends Overall, the NRF projects a record-breaking 183.4 million shoppers will participate in the five-day shopping …

Black Friday: The truth behind the ominous tag for shoppers' favourite weekend of the year
3 months, 4 weeks ago

Black Friday: The truth behind the ominous tag for shoppers' favourite weekend of the year

Hindustan Times  

Thanksgiving may not really be a thing yet in India, but Black Friday? Choked malls and stores on Black Friday weekend is the norm: But how did it all begin? Today, is Black Friday and even if you're not among the ones thronging the malls and supermarkets, the aggressive advertising over the course of November certainly hasn't left you oblivious …

Retailers bank on Black Friday to energize bargain-hungry holiday shoppers
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4 months ago

Retailers bank on Black Friday to energize bargain-hungry holiday shoppers

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — It’s show time. After weeks of pushing early deals, retailers in the United States and some other countries are promising bigger discounts on Black Friday, the sales event that still reigns as the unofficial kickoff of the holiday shopping season even if it’s lost some luster. “People come to get the deals, but more importantly, they come …

Retailers bank on Black Friday to energize bargain-hungry holiday shoppers
4 months ago

Retailers bank on Black Friday to energize bargain-hungry holiday shoppers

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. After weeks of pushing early deals, retailers in the …

Some retail companies reject Black Friday sales
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4 months ago

Some retail companies reject Black Friday sales

ABC  

Stephanie Smail: Australians are expected to spend a record $6.7 billion during this year's Black Friday sales. Katherine Gregory: While other companies are set to make big profits today by appearing to slash prices on their products, Olivia Reddy-Daley warns consumers that not all is as it seems. Katherine Gregory: But even if you wanted to buy ethical fashion from …

Black Friday: Origins, significance and why it matters to businesses
4 months ago

Black Friday: Origins, significance and why it matters to businesses

Live Mint  

Black Friday, the day after Thanksgiving in the United States, has become synonymous with massive sales, bustling stores, and the start of the holiday shopping season. This new idea became popular with both consumers and businesses, turning Black Friday from a chaotic day into a symbol of financial success and marking the start of the holiday shopping season. Black Friday …

Why retailers still see Black Friday as the high point of the holiday shopping season
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4 months ago

Why retailers still see Black Friday as the high point of the holiday shopping season

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — After weeks of plugging increasingly inviting discounts, retailers in the United States and several other countries are preparing for prime time: Black Friday, the bargain bonanza that still reigns as the unofficial kickoff of the holiday shopping season even if it’s lost some luster. It’s a better experience.” In the U.S., analysts envision a solid holiday shopping …

Countdown to Black Friday begins in Lucknow! Here’s where and how to shop
4 months ago

Countdown to Black Friday begins in Lucknow! Here’s where and how to shop

Hindustan Times  

Mirroring the international trend of Black Friday sale which stormed India via online offers, the city too is gearing up for the shopping extravaganza which offers windfall of discounts beginning this Friday. The biggest draw is at the city malls which are doing their best to woo customers by sending messages, mailers and social media posts to spread awareness about …

Black Friday sales are ramping up this week. So are scams
4 months ago

Black Friday sales are ramping up this week. So are scams

ABC  

Online shoppers are being warned to be extra wary of scammers as Black Friday sales ramp up across the country this week. We're easy targets during sales season "Scammers often exploit popular shopping events like Black Friday, hoping to take advantage of individuals focused on securing a bargain," ANZ scams portfolio lead Ruth Talalla said. Here are a few to …

Black Friday 2024: What is it, when is it and why shoppers worldwide go crazy?
4 months ago

Black Friday 2024: What is it, when is it and why shoppers worldwide go crazy?

Live Mint  

Black Friday 2024: Black Friday is a global shopping phenomenon known for massive discounts and bustling sales. A Global Shopping Extravaganza In the past two decades, Black Friday has expanded worldwide. Cyber Monday, the Monday following Black Friday, focuses on online deals, catering to digital shoppers. Significance for Shoppers and Businesses For consumers, Black Friday is an opportunity to buy …

What is Black Friday? How did it become a shopping tradition?
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4 months ago

What is Black Friday? How did it become a shopping tradition?

India Today  

Black Friday is a shopping event that takes place the day after Thanksgiving in the United States. Over the years, Black Friday has evolved from a one-day in-store shopping frenzy into a global phenomenon, with online sales and extended deals that often begin weeks in advance. The name "Black Friday" originated in Philadelphia during the 1960s, initially describing the chaotic …

What Black Friday’s history tells us about holiday shopping in 2024
4 months ago

What Black Friday’s history tells us about holiday shopping in 2024

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — The holiday shopping season is about to reach full speed with Black Friday, which kicks off the post-Thanksgiving retail rush later this week. The term “Black Friday” is several generations old, but it wasn’t always associated with the holiday retail frenzy that we know today. Jie Zhang, a professor of marketing at the University of Maryland’s Robert …

US consumers to bargain hunt in annual 'Black Friday' spree
4 months ago

US consumers to bargain hunt in annual 'Black Friday' spree

Deccan Chronicle  

NEW YORK: US shoppers are coming out in force this holiday season, but the festiveness is being tempered by inflationary pressures that have abated but not completely faded. Americans are "ready to open their wallets this holiday season," said the Conference Board ahead of Black Friday -- the day after Thanksgiving, which this year, falls on November 28 -- that …

Third of Dutch residents are postponing purchases in hopes of Black Friday deals
4 months, 1 week ago

Third of Dutch residents are postponing purchases in hopes of Black Friday deals

NL Times  

About a third of Netherlands residents delay purchases in order to get a better deal on Black Friday. “Electronics and fashion dominate Black Friday purchases and together account for almost half of all spending,” the researchers said. Last year, roughly 7.1 million debit card transactions were completed on Black Friday using payment processor iDeal. The Dutch Payments Association also noted …

Black Friday 2024 live: Latest offers on Nintendo, Le Creuset at Currys, Amazon and more
Trending News
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Black Friday 2024 live: Latest offers on Nintendo, Le Creuset at Currys, Amazon and more

The Independent  

The sale is your chance to find top-rated products at their cheapest ever prices The early Black Friday sales are well underway ahead of the official start date of 29 November. You’ll find the creme de la creme of deals so far in our shopping guides, plus, for a real-time stream of discounts and Black Friday news, our liveblog has …

Black Friday 2024 – live: Latest news and early deals
Trending News
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Black Friday 2024 – live: Latest news and early deals

The Independent  

The sale is your chance to find top-rated products at their cheapest ever prices The biggest sale of the year is still a few weeks away but early Black Friday offers have already started dropping across major retailers. To help you spot the best deals, our Black Friday liveblog is tracking the latest discounts on everything from tech, TVs and …

When is Black Friday and Cyber Monday? 2024 UK dates, deals and information - plus the best deals to expect ahead of this year's biggest sale event
4 months, 3 weeks ago

When is Black Friday and Cyber Monday? 2024 UK dates, deals and information - plus the best deals to expect ahead of this year's biggest sale event

Daily Mail  

SHOPPING – Contains affiliated content. During Black Friday, retailers including the likes of Amazon, Ninja, Shark, Boots, Lakeland, and John Lewis offer the best deals of the year, including sitewide discounts and codes and 'up to' sales. In this article, we'll give you the lowdown on everything you need to know about Black Friday 2024 - from the best early …

Cyber Monday 2023 is here - What it is? and everything you need to know
1 year, 4 months ago

Cyber Monday 2023 is here - What it is? and everything you need to know

India TV News  

What is Cyber Monday? Notably, In 2005, the National Retail Federation came up with the term "Cyber Monday" to encourage post-Black Friday online shopping. Difference Between Cyber Monday and Black Friday Black Friday, occurring on the Friday after Thanksgiving, is a busy day for in-store shopping in the US. So, while Black Friday is about in-store bargains, Cyber Monday takes …

On this Cyber Monday: Here's are 6 best practices to secure your online shopping
1 year, 4 months ago

On this Cyber Monday: Here's are 6 best practices to secure your online shopping

Hindustan Times  

Cyber Monday, the digital shopping extravaganza following Black Friday, extends the season of offers and discounts until November 27. FILE - Cyber Monday –- a term coined back in 2005 by the National Retail Federation –- continues to be the biggest online shopping day of the year, thanks to the deals and the hype the industry has created to fuel …

Still looking for deals on holiday gifts? Retailers are offering discounts on Cyber Monday
1 year, 4 months ago

Still looking for deals on holiday gifts? Retailers are offering discounts on Cyber Monday

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Consumers are scouring the internet …

What is Cyber Monday? Here's what you should know about the online shopping extravaganza
1 year, 4 months ago

What is Cyber Monday? Here's what you should know about the online shopping extravaganza

Live Mint  

The first Monday after the Thanksgiving weekend is known as Cyber Monday, a day designed to promote the best deals on online shopping platforms and was created as a counterbalance to Black Friday sales. According to a Reuters report, this year's Cyber Monday, which falls on November 27, is set to be the biggest online shopping day of the year …

Black Friday Cyber Monday 2023 LIVE deals: Last chance to get deals on mattresses, hair tools, blanket hoodies and more (only a few hours left!)
1 year, 4 months ago

Black Friday Cyber Monday 2023 LIVE deals: Last chance to get deals on mattresses, hair tools, blanket hoodies and more (only a few hours left!)

Daily Mail  

SHOPPING – Contains affiliated content. Cyber Monday is drawing to a close, yet there's still thousands of enticing deals. From discounts on Simba mattresses and Ninja kitchen appliances to Amazon's huge sale, there are plenty of impressive offers, some rivalling or even surpassing those of Black Friday. This annual shopping extravaganza occurs on the Monday following Black Friday and was …

Cyber Monday 2023: Date, history, significance and everything you need to know
1 year, 4 months ago

Cyber Monday 2023: Date, history, significance and everything you need to know

Hindustan Times  

Cyber Monday 2023: The Monday after the US Thanksgiving weekend is known in the e-commerce world as "Cyber Monday". The result is that Cyber Monday and Black Friday have combined to create a hybrid online and in-store shopping experience that makes it difficult to distinguish between the two days. Cyber Monday is a popular online shopping event that takes place …

This year’s Black Friday ‘busiest shopping day on record’ – Nationwide
1 year, 4 months ago

This year’s Black Friday ‘busiest shopping day on record’ – Nationwide

The Independent  

Sign up to our free money newsletter for investment analysis and expert advice to help you build wealth Sign up to our free money email for help building your wealth Sign up to our free money email for help building your wealth SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our …

Black Friday set to be ‘busiest ever’ as spending beats last year
1 year, 4 months ago

Black Friday set to be ‘busiest ever’ as spending beats last year

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy This year’s Black Friday could …

Black Friday Deals Start Early, but Shoppers Are Choosy This Year
1 year, 4 months ago

Black Friday Deals Start Early, but Shoppers Are Choosy This Year

Live Mint  

Millions of Americans are headed to stores on Black Friday, but retailers are navigating through a holiday season in which shoppers aren’t splurging as much as they have in recent years. The retailer is ready for a promotional environment and is advertising goods such as electric bikes and beauty products that are selling well with the slogan, “Yes, Best Buy …

Black Friday: It’s no longer just a phenomenon in the U.S. And that has sinister consequences.
1 year, 4 months ago

Black Friday: It’s no longer just a phenomenon in the U.S. And that has sinister consequences.

Slate  

For weeks we’ve been steadily targeted with an increasing number of deals, sales, and specials—on social media and TV and in our inboxes—all of which culminates in the ultimate retail barrage of offers on the fourth Friday in November, known as Black Friday. Last year, American consumers spent a record $9.12 billion online shopping during Black Friday, according to Adobe …

Black Friday sale 2023: Here are best deals from Amazon, Croma, H&M, Nykaa and others
1 year, 4 months ago

Black Friday sale 2023: Here are best deals from Amazon, Croma, H&M, Nykaa and others

Live Mint  

After the festive season sales, top brands are wooing Indian customers with Black Friday sales on the e-commerce platforms. Black Friday Sales in India: Here is a glimpse of what is on offer in India CROMA Electronic brand Croma unveiled its 'darkest' Black Friday sale this year. Nykaa's Pink Friday Sale has 50% off on over 2,100 brands this year …

The 35 best Black Friday deals still live on everything from tech to home and fashion - grab our top picks while you can
1 year, 4 months ago

The 35 best Black Friday deals still live on everything from tech to home and fashion - grab our top picks while you can

Daily Mail  

SHOPPING – Contains affiliated content. The 35 best Black Friday 2023 deals Our Place Always Pan® 2.0 The popular Our Place Always Pan 2.0 is on sale for £45 less in the Our Place Black Friday sale, now reduced to £85 until November 29. While Black Friday is THE day to save, Cyber Monday, this year on November 27 is …

Black Friday 2023: How the annual sales day got its name; all you want to know about date, history and significance
1 year, 4 months ago

Black Friday 2023: How the annual sales day got its name; all you want to know about date, history and significance

Hindustan Times  

In American culture, the Friday after Thanksgiving is known as "Black Friday". Shops typically open as early as midnight or on Thanksgiving Day to showcase amazing deals and attract large crowds on Black Friday. Black Friday 2023: How the annual sales day got its name; date, history and more Black Friday 2023 date: In the United States, Black Friday falls …

Retailers expecting 'record' Black Friday sales, but Westpac warns of 'penny-pinching' Christmas
1 year, 4 months ago

Retailers expecting 'record' Black Friday sales, but Westpac warns of 'penny-pinching' Christmas

ABC  

Despite high levels of pessimism among Australian consumers, David Wall has noticed a lot of people are buying board games and puzzles at his toy stores ahead of the Black Friday sales. "While we expect overall Christmas trading will be subdued, we're expecting this by Friday to be a record simply because people are shopping on a budget, and they're …

Black Friday is almost here. What to know about the holiday sales event’s history and evolution
1 year, 4 months ago

Black Friday is almost here. What to know about the holiday sales event’s history and evolution

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — If you didn’t already guess it from a barrage of sales ads in your inbox, the holiday shopping season is upon us. While Black Friday may no longer look like the crowd-filled, in-person mayhem that it was just decades ago — in large part due to the rising dependence on online shopping that was accelerated by the …

Black Friday 2023: When is Black Friday? Know interesting facts about the shopping day
1 year, 4 months ago

Black Friday 2023: When is Black Friday? Know interesting facts about the shopping day

Hindustan Times  

The Black Friday shopping frenzy is about to begin as crowds will gather to their favourite stores and malls to get the best deals and discounts. Black Friday falls a day after the festival of Thanksgiving, the traditional US holiday where people gather to express gratitude over a delicious meal with traditional delicacies When is Black Friday in 2023? Black …

Black Friday deals start early and seem endless. Are there actually any good deals?
1 year, 4 months ago

Black Friday deals start early and seem endless. Are there actually any good deals?

NPR  

Black Friday deals start early and seem endless. "If you wake up on Black Friday and that's the first time you're thinking about it, you're late to the game," said Kristin McGrath, editor at the shopping website RetailMeNot. And it no longer starts the day after Thanksgiving This year, Amazon and Best Buy started their Black Friday sales a full …

When do Black Friday sales start? Here's how to bag a bargain and avoid getting swept up in the frenzy
1 year, 4 months ago

When do Black Friday sales start? Here's how to bag a bargain and avoid getting swept up in the frenzy

ABC  

It may have originated in the United States, but the concept of Black Friday sales has spread across the globe. While Black Friday sales can offer consumers discounts, CHOICE editor Pru Engel says Australians should always scrutinise the deals on offer to ensure they're getting a bargain. UNSW Business School professor Nitika Garg says Black Friday sales can have an …

Explained: What is Black Friday? Check expectations and hot deals
1 year, 4 months ago

Explained: What is Black Friday? Check expectations and hot deals

Hindustan Times  

Retailers are preparing for what they hope will be yet another record-setting global shopping spree on Black Friday, the fourth Friday of November, which this year is Nov. 24. Retailers including Best Buy, Macy's, H&M and pure e-commerce retailers like Shein and Temu are already touting early Black Friday "deals" of up to 30% off on some limited merchandise online …

When is Black Friday and Cyber Monday? November 2023 dates and everything you need to know ahead of the years biggest sale event
1 year, 4 months ago

When is Black Friday and Cyber Monday? November 2023 dates and everything you need to know ahead of the years biggest sale event

Daily Mail  

SHOPPING – Contains affiliated content. Get ready, shoppers; it's officially November, meaning Black Friday 2023 is just around the corner. During Black Friday, retailers such as Amazon, Ninja, Lakeland, and John Lewis offer the best deals of the year, including sitewide discounts and codes and 'up to' sales. In this article, we'll give you the lowdown on everything you need …

Black Friday Sale Receives Massive Love From Indian Customers; Know The Numbers
2 years, 4 months ago

Black Friday Sale Receives Massive Love From Indian Customers; Know The Numbers

News 18  

Well, there could be no better days when we get our hands on massive deals of the year, be it fashion, beauty, or electronics. Earlier, it was thought that the Black Friday Sale was an opportunity for e-commerce platforms to sell any remaining goods during the festive season. However, this year there is a lot of excitement among buyers about …

Inflation hovers over shoppers seeking deals on Black Friday
2 years, 4 months ago

Inflation hovers over shoppers seeking deals on Black Friday

Firstpost  

Due to elevated prices for food, rent, gasoline and other essentials, many people were being more selective, reluctant to spend unless there was a big sale New York: Cautious shoppers hunted for the best deals at stores and online as retailers offered new Black Friday discounts to entice consumers eager to start buying holiday gifts but weighed down by inflation. …

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