Discount seekers ready for Black Friday
With the economy in such turmoil, 76 percent of people said they expected to spend less on the holidays. To counter cautious consumers, retailers are pulling out all the stops.
Posted — UpdatedWith the economy in such turmoil, 76 percent of people said they expected to spend less on the holidays. Some shoppers said they plan to spend 20 to 25 percent less than last year.
To counter cautious consumers, retailers are pulling out all the stops.
Those that traditionally open early, are opening even earlier. On Thursday night hundreds of shoppers took advantage of deals on items, including artificial Christmas trees, at Michael's craft store at the White Oak Shopping Center. The company held a three-hour sale at their locations across the country.
The family was willing to hunker down in the cold to fill out their wish lists. Some may call it crazy. "I'm thinking budget," Hamm laughed.
When the doors open at 5 a.m. on Friday, Smith and her family will have camped out for more than 20 hours.
For Black Friday shoppers, the best way to make a happier holiday, is getting the best bargain.
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