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Black Friday

Attention holiday shoppers! Deals are pretty much everywhere

by Meghan McCarty Carino
Nov 15, 2018
Why is your in-box already overflowing with sale alerts and discount codes?
People walk past a shop advertising 'Black Friday' discounts.
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Holiday jobs outlook full of good cheer

by Mitchell Hartman
Sep 14, 2018
Seasonal hiring likely to be so strong, employers will vie to fill jobs.
Amazon's 800,000-square-foot fulfillment center in Kent, Washington.
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In Rockport, Texas, residents review Black Friday priorities

by Andy Uhler
Nov 24, 2017
As many Americans try to make the most of retailers offering deals on one of the busiest shopping days of the year, the 10,000 or so residents of Rockport, Texas, are still dealing with the aftermath of Hurricane Harvey. Many are still living in hotel rooms. Some have had to relocate to rental properties miles […]
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Korean firm helps extend Black Friday benefits overseas

by Jed Kim
Nov 24, 2017
Black Friday is an American phenomenon that increasingly, belongs to the world. Globalization and technology have made it much easier for folks overseas to buy sought-after American goods. This cross-border commerce has been around for decades but today, it’s getting a big boost. Click the above audio player to hear the full story.  Correction: A […]
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The U.K. imported Black Friday in its full glory — fights included

by Jana Kasperkevic
Nov 24, 2017
British shoppers enjoy Black Friday deals … without Thanksgiving.
A sign for Black Friday deals is displayed in a shop window on Oxford Street on November 22, 2016 in London, England.
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A tale of two Thanksgivings: one spent at work, one spent with family

by Jana Kasperkevic
Nov 23, 2017
With Black Friday sales starting at 6 p.m. on Thanksgiving, some retail workers lose out on time with their families.
Black Friday and Cyber Monday are a few of the biggest shopping days of the year.
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Black Friday may not be best day for deals

by Aaron Schrank
Nov 22, 2017
More than half the respondents in a survey by WalletHub said Black Friday no longer offers the best deals of the year. The personal finance website analyzed ads from major retailers and found that there are a lot of deals on the day after Thanksgiving, but you have to know where to find them.  Click […]
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After five years, has Giving Tuesday caught on?

by Marielle Segarra
Nov 29, 2016
The day is designed to get your mind off buying and onto donating.
A woman carries retail shopping bags during Black Friday events this year in New York City.
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Final Note

Make Cyber Monday Great Again

by Kai Ryssdal
Nov 28, 2016
Is Trump's red hat ornament: naughty or nice?
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We have the chips, but how safe is online shopping?

by Annie Baxter
Nov 25, 2016
You're still an easy target online, where so much holiday shopping actually happens.
Shoppers buy gifts at the Toys'R'Us store during early Black Friday events on November 24, 2016 in Paramus, New Jersey. Although Black Friday sales are expected to be strong, many shoppers are opting to buy early or online, with retailers offering year round sales and other incentives that are expected to ease crowds.
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