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Chapman Economics Expert Predicts More Holiday Shopping Admist Inflation

SANTA ANA, Calif.—Orange County retailers have much to look forward to the holiday shopping season as it kicks off with Black Friday, though some red flags still remain, according to a Chapman University professor. Raymond Sfeir, director of the A. Gary Anderson Center for Economic Research at Chapman University, predicts more shopping this holiday season than the…


Chapman Economics Expert Predicts More Holiday Shopping Amidst Inflation

SANTA ANA, Calif.—Orange County retailers have much to look forward to the holiday shopping season as it kicks off with Black Friday, though some red flags still remain, according to a Chapman University professor. Raymond Sfeir, director of the A. Gary Anderson Center for Economic Research at Chapman University, predicts more shopping this holiday season than the…


Chapman Economics Expert Predicts More Holiday Shopping Amid Inflation

SANTA ANA, Calif.—Orange County retailers have much to look forward to during the holiday shopping season, though some red flags still remain, according to a Chapman University professor. Raymond Sfeir, director of the A. Gary Anderson Center for Economic Research at Chapman University, predicts more shopping this holiday season than the last, though inflation is looming. Consumer…


Looters Hit Los Angeles Home Depot, Bottega Veneta on Black Friday

Two Los Angeles County stores were targeted by so-called “smash-and-grab” looters during Black Friday shopping events, officials said. A group of young males wearing ski masks targeted a Lakewood Home Depot at around 8:30 p.m., making off with hammers, mallets, crowbars, and sledgehammers, officials told FOX11. In all, the suspects stole about $400 worth of…


Black Friday Shootings Reported In Tennessee, Washington State, North Carolina

Shootings marred Black Friday with incidents reported in North Carolina, Washington state, and Tennessee. Three men were killed and four others were left with non-life-threatening injuries in a shooting incident at a Nashville, Tennessee apartment on the evening of Nov. 26, police said. The Nashville Police Department said in a statement that it’s unclear what led…


NTD Evening News Full Broadcast (Nov. 26)

The Biden administration and the European Union ban travel from countries in southern Africa as scientists warn of a new variant of the CCP (Chinese Communist Party) virus, officials familiar with the new variant explain what makes it unique, and we hear from shoppers on the hunt for Black Friday deals.


Deep Dive (Nov. 26): 142 Days, No Views: Unwanted Dog Waits for ‘Fur’-Ever Home

The National Retail Federation (NRF) expects record holiday shopping this year. According to the federation, nearly 2 million more people than last year will shop from Thanksgiving Day through Cyber Monday. A survey from the NRF finds many shoppers started holiday shopping early, citing concerns about supply chain issues, inventory, and high demand. This comes…


Black Friday ‘Early Birds’ Find Stores Less Crowded, Fewer Bargains

CHICAGO—Bargain hunters ventured out in chilly weather to buy Christmas gifts on Black Friday, finding stores less crowded than in years past as major U.S. retailers opened their doors early. A shift online, COVID-19 fears and less-steep discounts have thinned crowds on the day after the Thanksgiving holiday, which kicks off the year-end shopping season….


Macy’s CEO Says Black Friday Crowd Size Bigger Than Last Year

Macy’s CEO Jeff Gennette told CNBC on the morning of Nov. 26 that Black Friday shopper traffic was up compared to the same point last year, adding that he expects a great day in sales terms as the busy holiday shopping season gets underway. Gennette told the outlet that Macy’s saw “a big rush” in…


Australians Urged to ‘Spend Big’ at Small Businesses During Black Friday, Cyber Monday

Australian shoppers are being kindly urged to “spend big” at small businesses this weekend as Black Friday kicks off. Bruce Billson, the Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman, said Australians had the opportunity to support small businesses after a challenging period. “When you spend at a local small or family business, it’s the gift…