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“Metro opens early for shopping”
Nov 27, 2008 11:50 AM (19 mins ago) AP
ARTICLE SNIPET: “WASHINGTON (Map, News) - Metro trains will begin running an hour early at 4 a.m. for shoppers heading to stores and malls across the Washington region on Black Friday.”
“ShopLocal Sees 21% Increase in Black Friday Deals Offered by Retailers
High Volume of Sales Offered Create Potential for Strong Consumer Activity on Black Friday”
Last update: 8:00 a.m. EST Nov. 27, 2008
ARTICLE SNIPPET: “CHICAGO, Nov 27, 2008 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ — Retailers have increased Black Friday sale offers by 21% over last year according to ShopLocal. This traditionally strong shopping day could be as big as ever.
In the current economic conditions consumers are looking for deals, and retailers have clearly communicated to them that they will see the best deals on Black Friday. Not only have retailers offered a higher volume of promotions, there has been an unprecedented early release of Black Friday deals, with a majority of major retailers announcing early this week.
“This year’s Black Friday sales could be bigger than ever. Consumers will not only find great deals on gifts, but could make additional purchases on items for themselves or their homes to take advantage of the deals being offered,” said ShopLocal CEO Vikram Sharma. “Retailers are offering great value to consumers in a difficult season.””