Though many mega-retailers opted to kick off the holiday shopping season on Thanksgiving this year, Black Friday still drew millions of shoppers to malls and other retail outlets across the country.
The impact of the earlier start time for many shoppers turned the hunt for deals into more of a marathon than a sprint.
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By the time Black Friday kicked off at midnight, Marge Wyman planned to already be more than four hours into a 12-hour shopping expedition. The Ellicott City resident got started at Toys R Us in Columbia on Thursday evening. Next on her agenda were Wal-Mart, Kohl’s and at least four other stores.
The International Council of Shopping Centers estimated that more than 80
The impact of the earlier start time for many shoppers turned the hunt for deals into more of a marathon than a sprint.
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From game plans to apps and tips on how to shop smart, here is the Post’s guide to the holiday season’s unofficial kickoff.
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Hayley Tsukayama Nokia shares tumbled Wednesday after the company unveiled two new Windows phones.
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By the time Black Friday kicked off at midnight, Marge Wyman planned to already be more than four hours into a 12-hour shopping expedition. The Ellicott City resident got started at Toys R Us in Columbia on Thursday evening. Next on her agenda were Wal-Mart, Kohl’s and at least four other stores.
The International Council of Shopping Centers estimated that more than 80