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Black Friday finds picky US shoppers waiting for bigger bargains

IndiaTimes Saturday, 25 November 2023
US consumers are watching their wallets and holding out for deeper discounts, setting retailers up for a subdued holiday shopping season. Estimates suggest that online US sales will grow 1% in November and December compared to last year, the slowest growth in at least five years. Shoppers are unimpressed by the discounts offered on Black Friday and are likely to wait for better sales. Retailers have managed to reduce their inventory this year, resulting in less pressure to move merchandise.
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