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8:13am Nov 27, 2021

National National

How understaffed are stores? Smaller retailers feel the holiday-shopping strain

by Alina Selyukh

Large retailers have spent billions of dollars to woo workers. Smaller stores that can't do that expect staff shortages will lead to lost sales. They're asking shoppers to be patient.

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10:11am Nov 25, 2021

National National Economy

A complete guide to what is — and isn't — open this Thanksgiving Day

by Jonathan Franklin

Many major retailers and fast-food chains have announced they will be closed this Thanksgiving. A few, however, will stay open for customers.
11:21am Nov 17, 2021

Economy Economy

Poll: More North Carolinians will do holiday shopping online

by Neal Charnoff

A new poll conducted by High Point Unive
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3:59pm Dec 16, 2020

National National Economy

U.S. Retail Spending Declined The Most Since Historic Plunge In April

by Alina Selyukh

Retail sales dipped 1.1% in November compared with a month earlier as new coronavirus surges restricted outings to stores and especially restaurants.

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8:57pm Nov 30, 2020

National National

U.S. Shoppers Might Spend $13 Million Per Minute During Cyber Monday Peak

by Alina Selyukh

Despite the pandemic recession, holiday sales are expected to set a new record, topping $755 billion.
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11:35pm Nov 27, 2020

National National Health & Safety

A Black Friday With Masked Shoppers And Booming Online Sales

by Julie McCarthy

Shoppers encountered temperature checks and mall Santas behind plexiglas shields. But online sales may have stolen the show.
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12:23pm Nov 25, 2020

National National

El Paso Issues New Curfew As 'Perfect Storm' Approaches With Arrival Of Holidays

by Brakkton Booker

The new curfew for El Paso County, Texas went into effect just after midnight Wednesday and runs through Monday. The judge who issued the order said it was "not as rigid" as he wanted.
9:01am Nov 25, 2020

Economy Economy Health & Safety

High Point University Poll Shows COVID-19 Changing Holiday Shopping Behaviors

by Bethany Chafin

A High Point University poll shows that over half
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5:59pm Nov 29, 2019

National National Economy

Doorbusters Busted: Shoppers Rethink Black Friday

by Alina Selyukh

The day after Thanksgiving is still the busiest shopping day of the year. But, for many reasons, it is losing its status as the focal point of the holiday shopping season.

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4:03pm Nov 25, 2019

Business Business

Poll: More Folks In NC Will Shop On Black Friday

by Paul Garber

People used to fighting the Black Friday crowds may find they’re facing slightly more competition for deals this year. A poll from High Point University suggests retailers will be busier.
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3:26pm Nov 24, 2017

National National

The #OptOutside Sales Pitch: Go Outdoors On Black Friday

by Emily Russell

Parks systems are waiving fees to encourage people to skip the shopping and instead venture into nature. Here, 10 tips for safely enjoying wintry fun.

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2:49pm Nov 21, 2017

Economy Economy

HPU Poll Suggests Black Friday, Thanksgiving Shopping Trends Changing

by Keri Brown

The day after Thanksgiving is traditionally one of the biggest shopping days of the year.

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