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Monday, November 26, 2012  A record number of shoppers boosts the first weekend of holiday shopping season

Friday, November 23, 2012  Many Americans celebrated Thanksgiving yesterday with a great meal. But today, millions of people ventured out to find some deals

Saturday, November 26, 2011  Los Angeles mayor says Occupy group must leave camp; groups elsewhere discourage Black Friday shopping

Friday, November 25, 2011  US holiday shopping season brings shoppers out early for deals, but will they stay?

Friday, November 25, 2011  Police: Woman uses pepper spray on other Black Friday shoppers, 20 injured

Sunday, December 26, 2010  Shoppers expected to be out in force for after-Christmas bargains; snow may crimp some plans

Friday, December 24, 2010  Workers with the day off on Friday expected to mob stores in last-minute gift grab.

Monday, December 20, 2010  With just four shopping days until Christmas, retailers are already celebrating with an increase in sales. Where do you typically do most of your holiday shopping? Tell us "Your Point of View" by voting in our poll!

Friday, November 26, 2010  Hundreds of people braved the snow and dropping temperatures Friday morning to be the first in line for black Friday at Target at the Grand Traverse Mall.

Thursday, November 25, 2010  Stores push higher-ticket items on Black Friday in bet to grab shoppers ready to spend more

Monday, December 28, 2009  Holiday shoppers spend a little more, but weaker gift card sales may mean rough January

Thursday, February 05, 2009  The nation's retailers are reporting dismal January sales as shoppers dig deep into survival mode.