Despite concerns about inflation, shoppers flocked to stores the day after Thanksgiving for Black Friday deals – leaving retail experts optimistic about this year's holiday season.
Despite concerns about inflation, labor shortages and potential supply chain issues, shoppers flocked to stores the day after Thanksgiving for Black Friday deals – leaving retail experts optimistic about this year's holiday season.Despite concerns about inflation, labor shortages and potential supply chain issues, retail experts are optimistic about this year's holiday season
Like many shoppers across the country, Mark Sampson braved long lines for the chance to score big discounts."But I've seen around here you can get some good deals," Sampson told Spectrum News in Florida. “Yesterday, peak sales were about 1.52 million per minute at around 6:04 p.m. last year," Finkelstein said. "That's up from about 1.49 [million] at the peak last year for Thanksgiving."
"Thanksgiving weekend is traditionally the time or to find some of those hot items on sale, you may see more 'Deal of the Day' or 'Deal of the Hour' promotions," Katherine Cullen, the NRF's senior director of industry and consumer insights, told Spectrum News.
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