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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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Bay Area residents shop for Black Friday
Slow and steady is the name of the game this holiday season. It seems the days of Black Friday fights over flat screen TV’s and long lines for overnight deals are done. But for most, shopping on Black Friday is just as much a tradition as turkey and football is the day before. Thom Jensen reports.
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Police presence strong at San Francisco's Union Square this Black Friday
Union Square in San Francisco has been a traditional spot for visitors to go for Black Friday shopping, the ice rink and have a holiday experience in the city. But this year, shoppers may notice a greater law enforcement presence.
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Police presence strong at San Francisco's Union Square this Black Friday
Union Square in San Francisco has been a traditional spot for visitors to go for Black Friday shopping, the ice rink and have a holiday experience in the city. Christie Smith reports.
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Black Friday features price cuts and plenty of security
Black Friday is in full swing with retailers offering deep discounts to draw customers and security personnel in place to deter would-be thieves. Kris Sanchez reports.
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Black Friday in the Bay: Sales, security and a burglary
The Thanksgiving leftovers have been put away and shoppers are now looking for some deals, but thieves are also looking for their opportunity. Kris Sanchez reports.
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Camping out for Black Friday deals appears to be a vanishing holiday tradition
Thanksgiving tends to come with many traditions, but there’s one that appears to be disappearing: long lines of people camping out for Black Friday deals.
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Camping out for Black Friday deals appears to be a vanishing holiday tradition
Thanksgiving tends to come with many traditions, but there’s one that appears to be disappearing: long lines of people camping out for Black Friday deals. Damian Trujillo reports.
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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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Law enforcement on high alert as millions are expected to shop this holiday weekend
The National Retail Federation expects more than 180 million people across the country to shop in-store or online this Thanksgiving holiday weekend and that’s why local law enforcement in the Bay Area is on high alert.
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Law enforcement on high alert as millions are expected to shop this holiday weekend
With tens of millions shopping this holiday season, law enforcement across the Bay Area are on high alert against retail theft. Pete Suratos reports.
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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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Question of the Day: Are You Shopping in Person or Online This Black Friday? Why?
The Bay Area answers the Question of the Day: Are you shopping in person or online this Black Friday? Why?
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Black Friday Draws Less Morning Rush Crowds in Bay Area
The traditional long lines, early morning starts and occasional elbowing to get to the product you want are things typically associated with Black Friday. But are those scenes as prevalent as they used to be? Christie Smith reports.
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Black Friday Shopping Underway
Black Friday shopping is underway across the Bay Area. However, the lines are not as long as they used to be in the past. Is Black Friday a dying trend? Ginger Conejero reports.
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Is Black Friday a Dying Trend?
The traditional long lines, early morning starts and occasional elbowing to get to the product you want are things typically associated with Black Friday. But are those scenes as prevalent as they used to be?