How Americans are expected to shop this holiday weekend

The holiday shopping season is upon us, with Americans estimated to have spent $8 billion on Black Friday. The National Retail Federation expects a record 183 million Americans shopping online or in stores between Black Friday and Cyber Monday. Sales are expected to grow but it may not be a huge uptick from 2023.

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Discounters Like Burlington, T.J. Maxx Expected to Win Holiday-Shopping Wars

Investors can expect a bleak outlook for department stores that have struggled to provide consumers with the value they’re looking for, but discounters such as T.J. Maxx, Ross Dress for Less and ...
Business - The Wall Street Journal - October 31
Holiday Shopping, Up Close and Personal

The experience of interacting with small business owners at winter markets makes holiday shopping “a little bit more wholesome” for some visitors.
Business - The New York Times - 2 days ago
What stores are open on Thanksgiving? Weekend shopping guide

84 million people are planning to shop in between Thanksgiving Day and Cyber Monday so NBC’s Brian Cheung stops by TODAY to share what stores are open on Thanksgiving, how early they plan to open ...
Top stories - NBC News - 2 days ago
Record-breaking travel expected for Thanksgiving weekend

Thanksgiving weekend is expected to break travel records, and some of the airport crowds have already started to form. CBS News national correspondent Dave Malkoff has the latest from the airport ...
Top stories - CBS News - November 22
3 Holiday Shopping Trends to Improve Customer Experience

Prepare your customer service team for the holiday rush with these insights.
Business - Inc. - November 15
Walmart Stock Rises on Strong Earnings Ahead of Holiday Shopping Season

The bellwether retailer reported higher-than-expected sales in its latest quarter and upgraded its forecast for the rest of the year.
Business - The New York Times - November 19
Walmart Earnings: Holiday Shopping Is Off to a Strong Start

The retailer said sales rose during the most recent quarter, propelled by shoppers buying groceries, home goods and toys—a sign that spending is off to a steady start this holiday season.
Business - The Wall Street Journal - November 19
The Evening: Holiday Shopping Got Off to a Cautious Start

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Top stories - The New York Times - 18 hours ago
Record holiday travel and stormy weather expected

A record number of travelers are expected to hit the road this Thanksgiving week. Storms from coast to coast could disrupt road and air travel, and a shortage of air traffic controllers could also ...
Top stories - NBC News - 4 days ago