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Malls are urging stores to stay open on Thanksgiving

Nov 25, 2015
Some mall managers are urging smaller businesses to stay open on Thanksgiving.

Google's data on when not to shop this Black Friday

Nov 24, 2015
Google put together an infographic from smartphone data on Christmas shopping.

Don't call it 'Black Friday.' It's 'Golden Friday' at one mall in Montana

The Butte Plaza Mall is focusing on small businesses for the holidays.
The job report for December was strong.
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Finally ... finally!!! ... Black Friday starts to fade

Nov 20, 2015
Shoppers have new strategies, and retailers are changing theirs in response.

It's not really Black Friday anymore

Oct 30, 2015
The holiday shopping season, complete with discounts, starts before Thanksgiving.

UPS delivers on holiday orders – and hurts itself

Jan 23, 2015
UPS staffed up for last-minute Christmas rush but ended up overcompensating.

'Special shopping day' overload

Dec 1, 2014
As holiday sales expand, discounts are less important than the ritual of shopping. One winner: Cyber Monday.

For public good, not for profit.

The fight for higher wages is strong on Black Friday

Nov 28, 2014
Black Friday may be known as one of the busiest shopping days, but it’s also one of the biggest protest days.

Why is it called 'Black Friday'?

Nov 26, 2014
You've probably heard it's the day businesses finally make a profit. Nope.