Will Black Friday bargains generate rosy sales?
Author: Leonie Barrie | 26 November 2010
The unofficial start of the US Christmas shopping season kicks off with 'Black Friday' today (26 November) - and retailers across the country have left little to chance to try to ensure the recent momentum in top-line sales will continue through the weekend and into the holiday period.
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