black friday economics

Black Friday Madness Ruining Holiday Shopping
Black Friday Madness Ruining Holiday Shopping
Black Friday Madness Ruining Holiday Shopping
There was a time when the Friday after Thanksgiving was just another day on the calendar, and, oh yes, the beginning of the holiday shopping season. Then the media started hyping it with live TV coverage of eager shoppers lining up hours before opening time to get first crack at the highly discounted bargains. In a few years, that day went from a fun day for shoppers to Black Friday for the busine