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Black Friday fever

by CAROLYN BOSTICK
Staff Writer | November 28, 2024 1:06 AM

Black Friday shopping culture has evolved in recent years to encompass more than just the day after Thanksgiving, but for many, the in-store rush remains a mainstay of the shopping season. 

About 131.7 million people are expected to shop on Black Friday across the country, with about 65% planning to shop in stores, according to the National Retail Federation and Prosper Insights and Analytics consumer research firm.

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