Black Friday draws large crowds despite lower consumer sentiment
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There are 27 shopping days between Thanksgiving and Christmas, a marathon that began on Black Friday with a sprint to the stores. Elaine Quijano reports on the hunt for deals.
Breakdown
- Black Friday shopping began with large crowds at malls
- Consumer sentiment is at a three-year low despite busy stores 24s
- Most Americans believe prices have risen in recent weeks 33s
- Average holiday spending is expected to be $890 per shopper, slightly down 57s
- More people have shopped online than in stores on Black Friday in recent years 1m 40s