Monday, November 24, 2008
Retailers struggling in a down economy are starting to make every day seem like the day after Thanksgiving.
Local stores are gearing up for a rush of customers on Black Friday, but a shopping expert said that won’t be the only day to save money.
“There are still going to be some fantastic sales, but Black Friday is going to be a day when a lot of people will say, ‘Let’s wait for another sale,’” said Dan de Grandpre, editor in chief dealnews.com.
Black Friday — so named because it is historically the day when retailers turn a profit — features large discounts that lure shoppers. This year, however, retailers have been rolling out discounts early, and shoppers may sense there are more good deals to come, he said.
For more, see Tuesday’s Vindicator and Vindy.com