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Wednesday, December 26, 2012  U.S. shoppers spent cautiously this holiday season, a disappointment for retailers who slashed prices to lure people into stores and now must hope for a post-Christmas burst of spending.

Monday, November 26, 2012  A record number of shoppers boosts the first weekend of holiday shopping season

Monday, November 26, 2012  According to the National Retail Federation, more than 35 million shopped on Thanksgiving.

Sunday, November 25, 2012  As one of the busiest holiday shopping seasons comes to a close we approach one of the busiest online shopping days featuring deep discounts.

Saturday, November 24, 2012  Detroit area residents are encouraged to "shop small" at local businesses following the frenzy of Black Friday.

Thursday, November 22, 2012  Retailers across the area opened early-ahead of black Friday drawing long lines of eager shoppers waiting to get inside.

Thursday, November 22, 2012  Black Friday shopping is set to begin on Thanksgiving in several major retail stores this year.

Tuesday, November 20, 2012  With just a couple days until the biggest shopping day of the year, Black Friday, more crazed consumers will be camping out in front of area retail stores.

Tuesday, November 13, 2012  Is Nordstrom setting a new trend by waiting until Black Friday to start their Christmas promotions or are they just being a grinch?  Chime in now!

Monday, December 12, 2011  Monday, December 12, 2011 is expected to be the busiest shipping day of the year as shoppers hope to get those gifts in time for Christmas.

Monday, November 28, 2011  Step aside Black Friday, Cyber Monday is expected to be one of the biggest shopping days of the year as more people prefer to stay at home in their PJs rather than battle crowds at the stores to get good deals.

Sunday, November 27, 2011  Cyber Monday- the Monday after Thanksgiving—has officially replaced Black Friday—the day after Thanksgiving—as the most popular day to shop for the holidays. However, there are some things you have to be careful about when shopping these online deals.

Friday, November 25, 2011  Thousands of shoppers hit Birch Run Premium Outlets Thanksgiving night

Friday, November 25, 2011  US holiday shopping season brings shoppers out early for deals, but will they stay?

Friday, November 25, 2011  Police: Woman uses pepper spray on other Black Friday shoppers, 20 injured