Black Friday Brings Out the Shoppers

Consumers not too downtrodden for 5am campouts

By Kevin Spak, Newser Staff

Posted Nov 27, 2009 9:05 AM CST

(Newser) – Economic woes didn’t prevent shoppers from camping out outside stores across the country this morning, as retailers offered especially deep Black Friday discounts. Most opened early as well, with some, including Wal-Mart and many Old Navy stores, opening yesterday to get a jump on... Read full story »

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