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BLACK FRIDAY


TV prices sink ahead of the Super Bowl — here are the best deals

Historically, TV prices approach their lowest point right before Super Bowl Sunday. This year, the deals are even better.

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Holiday sales up 7.6% despite the squeeze of inflation

Holiday sales rose as American spending remained resilient during the critical shopping season despite surging prices on everything from food to rent, according to one measure.

Ulta Beauty boosts outlook, as shoppers keep splurging on makeup

Ulta Beauty on Thursday boosted its outlook and surpassed Wall Street's quarterly earnings and sales expectations.

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Walmart saw a big dip in customers shopping at its stores on Black Friday this year, study finds. Instead, they may have been flocking to the retailer's website.

Shoppers just aren't flocking to stores like they used to for Black Friday. And the world's largest retailer experienced that firsthand this year.

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Here's what Black Friday sales tell us about the retail sector — and our top pick

The holiday shopping season got off to a solid start over the weekend, as online Black Friday sales beat expectations.

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Cyber Monday Deals live now: Telescopes, VR headsets, Lego and more

Our Cyber Monday space deals coverage is underway with the freshest deals on telescopes, star projectors, drones, Lego and more.

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Black Friday final hours: Save $1,500 on a Samsung smart refrigerator, plus shop Cyber Monday deals on top-rated refrigerators

Time is running out to save $1,500 on a top-rated Samsung refrigerator.

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Best Black Friday and Cyber Monday deals at Nordstrom: Ugg, Le Creuset, beauty products and more

Shop the best Nordstrom Black Friday and Cyber Monday deals on the Our Place Always pan, Ugg slippers and more.

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Best Black Friday and Cyber Monday deals at Nordstrom: Ugg, Le Crueset, beauty products and more

Shop the best Nordstrom Black Friday and Cyber Monday deals on the Our Place Always pan, Ugg slippers and more.

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Wayfair Black Friday and Cyber Monday deals you can still get

Here are the best deals at Wayfair's Black Friday and Cyber Monday sale on Cuisinart, Dyson, Vitamix and more.

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This Samsung refrigerator is $1,140 off for Black Friday, plus shop the best Cyber Monday home appliance deals

Shop the best Black Friday and Cyber Monday refrigerator and home appliance deals right now.

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Greta Thunberg joins lawsuit against Swedish government alleging 'insufficient' climate policies

Teenage climate activist Greta Thunberg has joined in on a lawsuit against the government of Sweden alleging inaction on climate change that violates its Constitution.

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Best Black Friday deals on Apple MacBook and MacBook Pro: Get a MacBook Air for $799

You can save up to $500 on a new Apple MacBook Pro this Black Friday. And that's just the beginning of the deals.

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Ex-Mets pitcher, free-agent Trevor Williams, attempts to woo MLB teams with ‘Black Friday' advertisement

In the spirit of Black Friday, former Mets pitcher and current free agent Trevor Williams decided to have his very own sale. Williams offered up himself in a 2-for-1 package.

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The best Black Friday deals that you can still get on gaming laptops and accessories

Black Friday is over, but there are still tons of gaming laptop deals available at Walmart, Amazon and Best Buy.

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Black Friday sales rake in a record $9.12 billion from online shoppers

More than 166 million Americans are expected to shop over the five days from Thanksgiving Day through Cyber Monday.

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Wayfair Black Friday deals you can still get

These are the best deals that you can still get from Wayfair's Black Friday sale, including discounts on Cuisinart, Dyson, Vitamix and more.

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Save up to 50% on Amazon Fire TV Sticks this Black Friday

If you like streaming movies and TV shows then 50% off Amazon Fire Sticks could be the Black Friday deal you're looking for.

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Light up your home with starry nebulas with 42% off this star projector

This star projector is $25 off in this Black Friday weekend deal which doubles as the perfect holiday gift for space fans or to help kids fall asleep.

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Paravel Black Friday luggage sale: Save up to 30% off all luggage, including these bestsellers

Take advantage of serious Black Friday savings on sustainable luggage brand Paravel.

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North Carolina mall shooting on Black Friday leaves 2 injured, police say

A dispute on Black Friday resulted in a shooting that injured two people in a North Carolina shopping mall, police said, adding it doesn't "appear random."

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Despite inflation, crowds turn out for Black Friday

Shoppers hit stores in search of deals in the wake of soaring prices.

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Black Friday online sales to hit new record, expected to top $9 billion

Black Friday shoppers bought Apple products, espresso machines and gaming consoles, as well as toys from Funko, Hatchimals and Squishmallows.

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Snap up $720 off the Sony Alpha a7 IIk E-mount camera this Black Friday

The Sony Alpha a7 IIK E-mount interchangable lens mirrorless camera comes with a 28-70mm lens and is 42% off this Black Friday.

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Houstonians encouraged to shop despite high crime

Shoppers flocked to The Galleria Shopping Center in Houston to shop for gifts and taking advantage of Black Friday deals. (Nov. 25)

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This Fujifilm Instax Mini 7+ bundle is just $49 for Black Friday, plus shop the best Black Friday deals under $50

We've found a ton of impressive Black Friday deals under $50.

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This Samsung refrigerator is $1,140 off for Black Friday, plus shop the best Black Friday home appliance deals

Shop the best Black Friday home appliance deals right now.

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Lululemon's most popular yoga pants are deeply discounted for Black Friday, but they're selling out quick

Plus, shop the best Black Friday athleisure deals.

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Despite inflation concerns, Jacksonville Black Friday shoppers flock to spend for the holidays

It’s the biggest shopping weekend of the year.

We visited two Walmart stores on opposite sides of the country on Black Friday and were shocked by how few shoppers we saw

The Walmart stores in Rochester, NY and Irvine, CA were quiet with only a handful of shoppers in the electronics, toys, and holiday sections.

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Get these free rewards from Lego's Black Friday sale while shopping for Star Wars deals

If you've been waiting for Black Friday to save on Lego Star Wars gifts, you can also get free rewards from Lego and its VIP Rewards program.

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Apple faces "major shortages" of iPhone 14, analyst says

Holiday shoppers could struggle to find the tech giant's new iPhone as COVID surge in China hampers production.

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Save up to $170 on Elegoo Saturn models with these Black Friday 3D printer deals

Whether it's prototyping or printing out models, this trio of Elegoo 3D resin printer offer performance and quality at knock-down prices.

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Black Friday: A brief history and little known facts

Here is the history behind Black Friday, which will kick off the holiday shopping season the day after Thanksgiving 2022 with sales on Christmas and other holiday gifts.

foxnews.com

Walmart overtakes Amazon in shoppers' search for Black Friday bargains

Retailers are battling for shoppers' eyeballs and wallets amid an unusual holiday shopping season clouded with sky-high inflation.

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A huge Black Friday saving the Celestron Nature DX 8x42 is now just $89.99

Birdwatchers love these popular binoculars and with this Black Friday binocular deal, they are a steal at the bargain price of $89.99.

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Inflation? Recession? Starting Black Friday, holiday shoppers are planning to spend

As Black Friday kicks off the holiday shopping season, we're getting a clearer picture of how Americans plan to spend amid inflation and recession fears.

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Save up to $220 on the DJI Mini 3 Pro & FPV drones in Black Friday DJI drone deals

We tested the DJI Mini 3 pro and loved it, and the Fly More combo is $220 off at Adorama in the Black Friday sales.

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‘Real Black Friday’ offers chance to shop small, support local businesses ahead of Small Business Saturday

More than 120 Black-owned businesses set up along A. Phillip Randolph Boulevard Friday for The Melanin Market’s “Real Black Friday” event on the Eastside.

Should you buy the DJI Mavic Mini 2 in the Black Friday sale?

With a newly released successor and Black Friday discounts available, now could be the best time to pick up the DJI Mavic Mini 2.

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Over 166 million people plan to shop Black Friday and Cyber Monday

More than 166 million people plan to shop between Friday and Cyber Monday which is almost 8 million more than last year, according to the National Retail Federation.

When Black Friday Is Your Super Bowl

How the editor of The Strategist plans for the biggest online shopping event of the year

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Three ways we get suckered into Black Friday sales

On Black Friday and Cyber Monday, retailers use three key techniques to manipulate us into buying unnecessary products.

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Peacock Black Friday deal: Get Peacock for just $1 per month for a full year

Save big on Peacock with 80% off the streaming service and watch sci-fi shows like Battlestar Galactica.

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Dance off, bro! Save 20% on these two Lego Guardians of the Galaxy sets this Black Friday

These two Lego Guardians of the Galaxy sets are 20% off for Black Friday so you can save up to $32.

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Black Friday is here, but didn’t it start months ago?

The traditional start of the holiday shopping seaon is expected to be more subdued than years past, but it won’t be for lack of trying.

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Get this doorbuster deal on 2 Microsoft Office lifetime licenses for only $54.99.

It’s Black Friday, the Super Bowl of consumerism – and the deals are out there if you can find ‘em. Thankfully, we’re on the beat, offering doorbuster deals at some of the lowest prices of the year on some of our best-selling items for just one day only.

Best Black Friday 2022 robot vacuum deals: iRobot Roomba, Samsung Jet Bot, Eufy, Roborock and more

Clean up after Thanksgiving with these great Black Friday 2022 deals on top-rated robot vacuums from top brands.

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Best Black Friday deals at Nordstrom: Ugg, Le Crueset, beauty products and more

Shop the best Nordstrom Black Friday deals on popular products, such as the Our Place Always pan and Ugg slippers.

cbsnews.com

Cost of living: 'We've got a spreadsheet to plan Christmas spending'

Braintree village expects more than 11,000 shoppers to visit during Black Friday.

bbc.co.uk

Retailers are under pressure to turn deep discounts into big sales on Black Friday

Black Friday weekend will take on additional importance this year after retailers like Target and Macy's reported a recent lull in sales.

cnbc.com

Photos: Chicagoland Black Friday shopping

Retailers across the Chicago area hope to see a return to Black Friday bargain seekers to drive holiday traffic.

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U.S. shoppers alone in boosting Black Friday spend as cost-of-living crisis hits Europe

Bargain-hunting shoppers will be expecting retailers to cut prices by a greater margin this year as they tighten their belts amid a worsening cost-of-living crisis.

cnbc.com

Celestron PowerSeeker 50 AZ now under $50 for Black Friday

Grab 22% off the Celestron PowerSeeker 50 AZ refractor telescope and get it for under $50 in this Black Friday deal.

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Peak holiday shopping season draws online safety tips from Florida officials

As Black Friday, Small Business Saturday and Cyber Monday approach, Florida leaders shared tips on how to keep your data secure and save money when shopping for deals online.

$50 discount on the Encalife ENTE501P refractor telescope

20% Black Friday discount on the Encalife ENTE501P refractor telescope makes this entry-level telescope $50 cheaper then its original price.

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Holiday shopping kicks off with inflation dampening spirits

While Black Friday will mark a return to familiar holiday shopping patterns, uncertainty still remains.

Black Friday 2022: Strategies to score the best deals before Nov. 25

The time of year to shop till you drop. How can you get the most bang for your buck? Consumer experts say to start shopping early.

How will pressures of record inflation affect Black Friday shopping?

Paying more at the grocery store and at the pump have sadly become the norm with 8% inflation. So, what does that mean for Black Friday shopping this year? A local economist says it's anyone's guess.

Few showers this evening and more rain chances ahead

Happy Thanksgiving! We’ve again see plenty of clouds and a few showers across the area. The scattered showers will remain this evening with temps in the mid 60s.

Florida’s CFO warns of Black Friday, Cyber Monday scams

With the holiday shopping season gearing up, Florida Chief Financial Officer is warning people to watch out for potential scams surrounding Black Friday and Cyber Monday.

Unique gifts for early holiday shopping

Black Friday is two weeks away but if you want to get a head start on your holiday shopping, Anne Roy shares some unique items.

Missed Black Friday or Cyber Monday? You can still find good deals before Christmas

Consumer Reports says whether it’s major holiday gifts like pricey tech and home goods, or more affordable stocking stuffers, December is one of the best times to find a sale on almost anything.

November delivers another hit to sinking consumer confidence

U.S. consumer confidence fell to a nine-month low in November, held back by rising worries about inflation and lingering concerns about the coronavirus.

BBB Tip: How to donate wisely on Giving Tuesday

Here are some tips for donating on Giving Tuesday.

Cyber Monday caps holiday shopping weekend as virus lingers

Americans are spending freely and going back to store shopping, knocking out some of the momentum in online sales from last year when Americans were making many of their purchases exclusively via the internet.

More than 140 animals adopted at Jacksonville Humane Society over weekend

Hundreds of animals were adopted over the weekend.

How to avoid scams on Cyber Monday

Cyber Monday starts tomorrow and the National Retail Federation says it’s expected to be record-shattering, surpassing last year’s sales of over $10.8 billion.

Jacksonville Humane Society offers free adoptions for Black Friday weekend

Hundreds of eligible dogs and cats will be available at the JHS Adoption, Education & Pet Help Center at 8464 Beach Blvd.

Activists block Amazon warehouses in Europe on Black Friday

Climate activists have blockaded Amazon warehouses in three European countries.

Get these handpicked holiday gifts in our Black Friday Sale

Don’t miss these Black Friday Sale handpicked gift deals

Black Friday is back but it's not what it used to be

On this year’s Black Friday, things almost seem normal.

Avoid these holiday scams on Black Friday and Cyber Monday

News4Jax Consumer Investigator reveals the biggest scams of the season and how to protect your personal information and wallet.

Black Friday: Shopping Online Vs. In-Store

Jessica Morgan from Jacksonville Mom joined us on our Countdown to Black Friday River City Live Special to give you some tips on when to online vs. in-store. Here are some pointers to help you tackle Black Friday this year.

Black Friday or Cyber Monday? Making the most out of holiday deals

Last year, Black Friday was the second-largest online spending day in U.S. history behind Cyber Monday in 2019! And how will something called Artists Sunday impact your shopping decisions?

7 questions and answers all about Prime Day

Happy Prime Day! Not sure where to start or why you should care? Let us explain.

Retail sales fell 1.1% in November, biggest drop in 7 months

U.S. retail sales fell a seasonally adjusted 1.1% in November, according to the U.S. Commerce Department. The Commerce Department on Wednesday also revised October’s report, saying that retail sales fell 0.1% that month, instead of rising 0.3% as it previously reported. Economists expect retail sales to fall again this month as virus cases spike and states add more restrictions. “It will take a miracle to keep retail sales positive in December," said Chris Rupkey, chief financial economist at global financial group MUFG. The few bright spots were online sales, which rose 0.2%, supermarket sales, up 1.9%, and sales at home improvement stores, which were up 1.1%.

Shopping for toys for your kids? Beware these hidden dangers

According to Safe Kids Worldwide, 174,000 children under the age of 15 were treated in emergency rooms for toy-related injuries in 2016 alone. She also had this advice: “Beware of third-party or independent sellers, which may not conform to CPSC (Consumer Product Safety Commission) standards.”Some toys and regular household items also carry a hidden risk. According to Safe Kids, more than 2,800 children are treated in ERs every year after swallowing small batteries known as button batteries. “But with adult items such as key fobs, even music cards, they have button batteries in them as well. There are very common items we can see that have all these button batteries.

Black Friday sees record online as US shoppers stay home

Black Friday online sales hit a new record this year as pandemic-wary Americans filled virtual carts instead of real ones. Consumers spent an estimated $9 billion on U.S. retail websites on Black Friday, according to Adobe Analytics, which tracks online shopping. Field said stores may be rethinking the cost of paying employees and opening on Thanksgiving when they could easily make up for those sales online. Adobe expects Monday to be the largest online sales day in U.S. history, with estimated spending of $10.8 billion to $12.7 billion. One reason for the big numbers is that people are shopping online for things such as groceries and alcohol that they bought in person before the pandemic, Adobe said.

Want to support small businesses? Shop locally for the holidays

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Given the number of businesses owners who have been forced to close this year because of the pandemic, there’s a big push to shop locally this year to support the small businesses that have been able to stay open. And now that the country is seeing a surge in coronavirus cases, small retailers have no idea what to expect this holiday shopping season. “We keep everything clean.”But supporting small business is about more than just minimizing the spread of COVID-19. “It’s giving back to local children and it’s definitely full circle.”Khanna told News4Jax that supporting small businesses this holiday season greatly impacts the local economy. So to me, shopping small business is everything.

4 easy ways to increase cybersecurity during holiday shopping

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – With even more Black Friday sales online this year, cybersecurity experts say scammers are also more prepared than ever to log in and take your hard-earned money. Here are some easy things to do to help you shop safely. More and more people are having their personal information stolen this way, according to Tech TimesUse your credit card instead of your debit card to shop online. When it comes to getting duped over a really good deal, experts say there’s one rule of thumb that never fails to save you money. If a deal seems too good to be true, it probably is.

Jacksonville shoppers flock to stores seeking Black Friday savings

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Shoppers in Jacksonville didn’t let the COVID-19 pandemic keep them from scoring a good deal on Black Friday. In addition to traditional tips, like wear running shoes, masks will be must-wear items at virtually every store. Health experts remind you, the mask is not just to protect yourself, but to protect those working the holiday weekend. Shoppers said the lines were long because stores aren’t letting everyone inside together. Saturday, known as Small Business Saturday, is another shopping holiday aimed at showing support for local and small businesses.

Police called to Jacksonville GameStop for line cutter

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office was called twice to a GameStop at River City Marketplace over a man who disrupted the line outside the store. According to the first two-people standing in line who had front-row seats to the incident, a man joined the line around 10 a.m. Thursday. The next time the man showed up, his family came with him. Donnell Malpress said he brought his son to get him the new Xbox Series X. The three gaming consoles most popular with consumers this year include the Xbox Series X, PlayStation 5, and the Nintendo Switch.

The Latest: Illinois surpasses 12,000 deaths from COVID-19

(AP Photo/Marta Lavandier)SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — Illinois has risen above 12,000 deaths from COVID-19, while also surpassing the 700,000 mark for confirmed coronavirus infections. The Health Department said the situation constituted an “alert,” and said that nationwide, infections had risen by over 8% last week. Pfizer and its German partner BioNTech have asked the FDA to allow emergency use of its COVID-19 vaccine candidate. The state health department reported 5,704 new cases on Friday, putting the state at 3,476 deaths and 295,001 cases since March. ___TORONTO — Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says he expects more than half of Canadians to receive a COVID-19 vaccine by next September.

Virus keeps Black Friday crowds thin, shoppers shift online

Black Friday shoppers wear face masks as the leave Saks Fifth Avenue flagships store empty handed, Friday, Nov. 27, 2020, in New York. Crowds at stores were dramatically diminished as shoppers shifted online. Black Friday is projected to generate $10 billion in online sales, a 39% bump from the year ago period, according to Adobe. And Cyber Monday, the Monday after Thanksgiving, will remain the biggest online shopping day of the year with $12.7 billion in sales, a 35% jump. At a popular shopping area in St. Petersburg, Florida, several storefronts were empty, and the only line was at a plasma donation center.

149 cats, dogs adopted during Black Friday weekend

Published: November 26, 2020, 10:40 am Updated: November 30, 2020, 11:14 amJACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Great update: 149 animals have new homes after the Jacksonville Humane Society (JHS) and Animal Care and Protective Services (ACPS) hosted a Black Friday event offering free adoptions. JHS told News4Jax that 92 cats and 57 dogs were adopted from Nov. 27 through Nov. 29. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Those interested in viewing JHS’ adoptable pets can visit www.jaxhumane.org. Visitors to can also help the pets in our community by bringing a bag of dog or cat food as a donation. For more information, visit www.

France postpones 'Black Friday' to help locked-down shops

The approach of “Black Friday," originally scheduled for Nov. 27 in France, had brought the dilemma to a head. The director of Amazon France, Frederic Duval, told France Info radio on Friday before the meeting that the e-commerce distributor was ready to sign up to a delay. The delay applies only to Amazon France, he added. “If we can’t open our shops for Christmas it will be very difficult for the sector,” she said. “There are already a lot of flower shops that suffer greatly so, today, we need help and coherence.”

Doing holiday shopping online? These are your shipping deadlines

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – It’s being called shipmageddon: retailers and shipping companies are getting bombarded with online orders. So if you’re hoping your packages will arrive on or before Christmas Day, these companies are saying you’ll want to get an early start on any holiday shopping you’re planning to do. So major retailers such as Best Buy, Target and Walmart are rolling out holiday deals early. RELATED: Experts recommend doing your holiday shopping early this yearBut it’s worth mentioning that they’re all warning there is no guarantee your shipment will arrive on time. So, a word of advice: if you’ve got holiday shopping to do, it’s probably best to start now.

Walmart to spread out deals to avoid Black Friday crowds

NEW YORK – Walmart says it will spread out its traditional one-day Black Friday deals over three weekends in November in an effort to reduce crowds in its stores during a pandemic. The discounter, based in Bentonville, Arkansas, will kick off the deals online Nov. 4, with new deals in stores on Nov. 7. The second event will begin online Nov. 11, followed by a similar sales event in stores Nov. 14. It will wrap up its discounts online Nov. 25 with new discounts in stores Nov. 27, the day after Thanksgiving and the traditional Black Friday. This holiday season, many stores are starting their holiday deals in October.

Pandemic pushes start of holiday shopping earlier than ever

(AP Photo/David Zalubowski)NEW YORK – Add last-minute holiday shopping to the list of time-honored traditions being upended by the coronavirus pandemic. Black Friday has long been the unofficial start to the U.S. holiday season, though retailers have been pushing holiday shopping earlier for the last decade or so. The first big holiday push will come from Amazon, which is positioning its mid-October Prime Day as a kickoff to the holiday shopping season. Even with the early start to the season, holiday sales are expected to deliver smaller gains than in recent years. Joel Bines, who runs the retail practice at AlixPartners, thinks the earlier shopping will stick even when the pandemic is over.

Target joins Walmart in ending Thanksgiving store shopping

NEW YORK Target is joining Walmart in closing its stores on Thanksgiving Day, ending a decadelong tradition of jump-starting Black Friday door buster sales. Now, the virus has turned the holiday shopping model upside down. Historically, deal hunting and holiday shopping can mean crowded events, and this isnt a year for crowds, Minneapolis-based Target said in a corporate blog posted. Despite competition from Thanksgiving shopping, Black Friday ranks as either the top or No. Like Target, other retailers will also likely start holiday sales even earlier to stretch out crowds.

Coronavirus might mean less Corona beer on Cinco de Mayo

But we’re referring to Corona beer and Cinco de Mayo. Typically, the dominant choice of beer for those celebrating Cinco de Mayo is Corona. But Corona likely will be consumed way less than usual due to the coronavirus pandemic, that is unrelated in name. In February, a report in the Denver Post said Corona was taking a public relations hit due to people fearing they would get coronavirus by drinking Corona. Cinco de Mayo has surpassed St. Patrick’s Day and the Super Bowl for beer consumption on one day, with Corona virtually holding a monopoly on advertising and sales for beer on Cinco de Mayo, according to Loop Insights.

Black Friday shopping picks up after slow start at St. Johns Town Center

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Black Friday is easily the biggest shopping day of the year, but you might not have guessed that if you woke up early to take advantage of so-called door-buster deals at the St. Johns Town Center. The outdoor shopping mall on Jacksonville’s Southside typically is the busiest destination for shoppers, no matter what time of year. On Black Friday alone, the industry trade group anticipated 114.6 million people would be shopping nationwide. For people who can’t resist heading to the store, there’s an amenity at the Town Center you might not know about. “You can just call the shuttle and they’ll come pick you up, or hail them like a cab,” said Ashlee Schneider, marketing and business development director for St. Johns Town Center parent company Simon Property group.

What is ‘Buy Nothing Day,’ anyway?

“Buy Nothing Day” -- ever heard of it?

Target hiring 130,000 temp workers for holidays

Target said Tuesday that it would hire more than 130,000 temporary workers for its stores and distribution centers. UPS also announced plans Monday to hire around 100,000 holiday workers, roughly the same number as last year. And Amazon said it would announce its holiday hiring plans in the coming weeks. Target will pay $13 an hour to seasonal workers for the first time and offer them discounts at stores. The escalating trade war and the growing possibility of a recession have not changed retailers' hiring plans.

Walmart removes 1,000 3rd-party items from website after shootings

- Walmart has removed about 1,000 third-party items from its website in the wake of two mass shootings after determining the products violate company policy, a company spokesperson told CNN. A recent review focused on gun-related items after 31 people were killed in mass shootings in El Paso, Texas, and Dayton, Ohio, earlier this month. Last week, Walmart pulled displays of violent video games in its stores. At least 31 people were killed in separate shootings earlier this month in an El Paso Walmart and outside a strip of entertainment venues in Dayton. The 21-year-old suspect in the El Paso shooting surrendered to police on the day of the attack.

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