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Baby girl critically hurt in I-495 car crash on Black Friday has died, police say
A 1-year-old girl from New Hampshire died two days after the car she was in crashed on Interstate 495 in Andover, Massachusetts, police said Wednesday. The crash took place early Friday morning, the day after Thanksgiving. Massachusetts State Police haven’t identified the girl or the woman who was driving, but said Wednesday that the investigation into whether the driver, a…
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Black Friday shoppers spent a record $9.8 billion in U.S. online sales, up 7.5% from last year
Black Friday kept the momentum going from the day before on Thanksgiving when online sales totaled $5.6 billion.
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Police chief warns of 3+ hour backups, urges shoppers to avoid Wrentham Outlets
The police chief in Wrentham, Massachusetts, is warning of three-plus hour waits and urging shoppers to avoid the Wrentham Outlets on the afternoon of Black Friday. “STOP. IF YOU ARE TRYING TO DRIVE TO THE #WRENTHAMOUTLETS, DO NOT BOTHER. THEY WILL BE CLOSED BEFORE YOU CAN GET THROUGH TRAFFIC. WAITS EXCEED THREE HOURS. 495 AND SURROUNDING ROADS ARE JAMMED. TRY…
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Black Friday shopping underway in Mass.
Deep discounts and deals greeted Black Friday shoppers inside South Shore Plaza in Braintree early Friday morning.
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Long lines and deep discounts with Black Friday shopping underway at Mass. stores
Black Friday is here, and shoppers are out in full force at malls and outlets across Massachusetts. Deep discounts and deals greeted Black Friday shoppers inside South Shore Plaza in Braintree early Friday morning. “It’s worth it, it’s worth it, it’s still a deal you know, a deal’s a deal, right?” said Zion Williams who’s shopping for deals. Robert...
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Some Black Friday shoppers up early to snag deals
Black Friday has changed over the years – so it’s not the line out the door at midnight for those door-buster deals.
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Retailers are ready to kick off Black Friday just as shoppers pull back on spending
Retailers are kicking off the unofficial start of the holiday shopping season on Friday with a bevy of discounts and other enticements.
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Where can you shop on Black Friday? Here's what's open and when
Check out the hours of operations here for major retailers on Black Friday.
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“Green Friday” prioritizes the planet with memorable gifts
A movement away from traditional Black Friday shopping is growing in the U.S. Tidying expert Marie Kondo is also embracing “Green Friday” which emphasizes quality time, memories, and services over physical gifts. National climate reporter Chase Cain shows us how to minimize our impact on the planet this holiday season.
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Black Friday deals aren't as good as you think. Here's how to snag even lower prices
Stores try to tempt you with Black Friday discounts, but these are not necessarily the best prices of the year, according to shopping experts.
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Thanksgiving Holiday Shopping, by the Numbers
How much shopping did Americans do over the Thanksgiving holiday weekend? Here’s how busy it was, according to the National Retail Federation and Prosper Insights & Analytics.
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Is Traditional Black Friday Shopping Over?
First the internet, then the pandemic, changed our shopping habits. So what does Black Friday look like now?
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Long Lines of Traffic at Wrentham Outlets for Black Friday Shopping
If you wanted to shop at the Wrentham Outlets on this Black Friday, you likely waited in a long line of traffic to get there. And the waiting didn’t stop once you arrived because the parking lot was another obstacle.
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Crowded Malls as Mass. Shoppers Head Out for Black Friday Deals
Despite the high cost of nearly everything right now, the Massachusetts Retailers’ Association is predicting a 10-percent increase in local holiday shopping sales.
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Mass. Shoppers Swarm into Stores for Black Friday Deals
It’s beginning to look a lot like the Black Fridays of the pre-pandemic past. Shoppers were seen at centers across Massachusetts in the early hours of the day, with hopes of scoring some Black Friday deals. This year’s shopping is expected to be better than last year because many stores have a surplus of stock. In the previous year,...
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Shoppers Head Out for Black Friday Deals
It’s beginning to look a lot like the Black Fridays of the pre-pandemic past.
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Inflation Hovers Over Shoppers Seeking Deals on Black Friday
Shoppers eager to start holiday shopping but weighed down by inflation are hunting for the best deals at stores and online this Black Friday. Retailers that had offered mostly lackluster discounts earlier in the season responded this week with new bargains. Elevated prices for food, rent, gasoline and other household costs have taken a toll on shoppers. As a result,...
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Protect Your Purchases From Third Party Sellers
Third party sellers may be removed from large retailer websites if a pattern of problems is discovered.
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Is Walmart Open on Thanksgiving? Here's What You Need to Know
As with any holiday, the actual day is pretty hectic, especially when you have a turkey to thaw, pies to bake and family to welcome — all at the same time.
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Everything You Need to Know to Score the Best Black Friday Deals
Black Friday is nearly here! Here are the deals being offered by major retailers to help you save on your holiday shopping. Plus, everything you need to know about what stores will be open on Black Friday and whether it’s worth shopping in-person on Friday or from your couch on Cyber Monday.