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Amazon Prime Day is coming up. Focus will be on consumer staples to counter surging inflation, experts say

Amazon has moved its two-day shopping event to July this year. Here's how to make the most of the big sale.

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Stocks making the biggest moves midday: Nike, Pfizer, Alibaba, Carnival and more

These are the stocks posting the largest moves in midday trading.

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Houston Filmmaker with Ties to Hollywood Showcases Black History, Literary Art in New Video Series

A Houston filmmaker, known for creating diversity talent search for Disney, releases ‘Black is Eternal’ non-profit video project, curriculum for area schools.

Houston Nightclub owner transforms shuttered establishment into Black-owned grocery store

District Market Green Grocer’s intimate ambiance is not its only distinguishing feature. It could attract the attention of a resident who recognizes the grocery store as a former nightclub.

Move over, Black Friday. Big discounts are coming in January — here's why.

One expert expects "heroic" discounts on goods in January. But it's hard to predict what items will be on sale.

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Holiday burnout: Here’s when Texans are tired of booze, parties

A new report puts a timetable on holiday fatigue and lists a specific timeline when...

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Retail CEOs say online marketplaces are fueling ‘flash mob’ robberies. They want Congress to step in.

A letter signed by the chief executives of Best Buy, Target, Nordstrom and other brands urged lawmakers to make it harder for people to remain anonymous when they sell things online.

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Laredo stores report good Black Friday sales

The shopping season is in full swing, however, one of the most important shopping days of...

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VR headsets on Amazon: Save up to $300 with these deals

Cyber Monday and Black Friday have come and gone, but there are still good VR headset deals at Amazon.

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The pistol police said the Oxford high school shooting suspect used was one of nearly 700,000 firearms that Americans bought or tried to buy during Black Friday sales

The FBI conducted 687,788 background checks related to firearm purchases during the week leading up to and including Black Friday.

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Retailers need to stoke the Christmas spirit to hit lofty holiday sales targets

Target, Walmart and other retailers hope to propel strong holiday shopping into December, despite a wave of early purchases and fears over the omicron variant.

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Sheriff: Oxford High School shooting suspect used gun dad bought on Black Friday

The 15-year-old sophomore had a 9mm Sig Sauer SP 2022 pistol and at least two, 15-round magazines, said Oakland County Sheriff Mike Bouchard.

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Concerns over omicron could shift spending away from experiences, retail trade group says

The National Retail Federation reiterated its forecast on Tuesday for record growth of holiday spending.

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Telescope deal: Get $150 off the Celestron PowerSeeker 80EQ at Walmart

Featuring everything you need to get started in skywatching, this high-quality instrument is over 45% off at Walmart.

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November delivers another hit to sinking consumer confidence

U.S. consumer confidence fell to a nine-month low in November, held back by rising worries about inflation and lingering concerns about the coronavirus.

Get a Celestron smartphone-telescope adapter for less than $15 in this Cyber Week deal

Amazon has knocked over $5 off the price of this helpful Celestron smartphone adapter, which makes it easier to snap astro-photos.

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Three ways to play consumer spending in the face of the omicron variant, according to top strategist

CNBC's "Trading Nation" asked two market watchers where they're investing in the consumer given Covid's strangle on the return to normalcy.

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Cyber Monday computer deals, plus Black Friday deals on laptops and Chromebooks you can still shop

Find steals on Chromebooks and laptops at Best Buy, Walmart and Amazon, Samsung and more

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Samsung Cyber Monday deals: Galaxy Buds, Samsung Galaxy S21 5G, Galaxy Watch, 4K TVs​ and more

Samsung Galaxy smartphones, Galaxy Watch 4s, 4K smart TVs and more are on sale for Black Friday and Cyber Monday

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Cyber Monday caps holiday shopping weekend as virus lingers

Americans are spending freely and going back to store shopping, knocking out some of the momentum in online sales from last year when Americans were making many of their purchases exclusively via the internet.

Behind-the-scenes look inside Houston’s only UPS automatic sorting facility as holiday shopping ramps up

Second to Black Friday, Cyber Monday is the busiest online shopping day.

Cyber Monday: You can still shop these Black Friday deals and sales from Amazon, Walmart, Best Buy, Target, Kohl's, Home Depot and more

Ahead of Cyber Monday, there are still plenty of deals on Apple, Samsung, Michael Kors, Keurig, OMG Surprise! and more, available now.

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Amazon Cyber Monday sale: The best new deals, plus Amazon Black Friday deals you can still shop

Take advantage of Black Friday and Cyber Monday 2021 sale prices on tech, toys, apparel and more on Amazon now

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Cyber Monday deals at Target: Our favorite sales to shop now

With deals on the latest tech, appliances, entertainment and more, don't miss the best of Target's Cyber Monday sales.

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Cyber Monday deals at Target: Our favorite sales to shop now

With deals on the latest tech, appliances, entertainment and more, don't miss the best of Target's Cyber Monday sales.

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Cyber Monday: You can still shop these Black Friday deals on laptops and Chromebooks you can shop now

Find steals on Chromebooks and laptops at Best Buy, Walmart and Amazon, Samsung and more

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Cyber Monday at GameStop: The best Nintendo Switch video game deals right now

Find GameSpot Black Friday/Cyber Monday deals on Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, Super Mario Maker 2, Zelda: Breath of the Wild and more

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Happy Sunday: Walmart Cyber Monday deals you can shop right now, PlayStation 5 included

Shop the PS5, Chromebook and more right now during Walmart's Deals for Days event.

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Black Friday shopping in stores drops 28% from pre-pandemic levels as shoppers spread spending throughout the season

Traffic at retail stores on Black Friday dropped 28.3% compared with 2019 levels, according to preliminary data from Sensormatic Solutions.

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Group of 20-30 robbers swarm Best Buy in Minnesota on Black Friday

The theft resembles other mass robberies recently seen across the country.

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The savings flow in this Black Friday deal for new film version Dune board game

Gale Force Nine's Dune board game gets a Hollywood makeover and update in this spicy Black Friday deal.

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Shoppers expected to spend $9 billion on Black Friday

The pandemic doesn't seem to be slowing down Black Friday shoppers, who are expected to shop online and in stores at a massive scale. Meg Oliver takes a look.

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Black Friday shopping off to slow start in McAllen, but picked up

Black Friday shoppers being camped outside of shopping centers for a place in line seemed to be a thing of the past, at least at La Plaza Mall on Friday.

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U.S. Shoppers Head To Stores For Black Friday Bargains

Online shopping has taken a bite out of traditional Black Friday outings, and sales are more subdued than they once were.

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U.S. Shoppers Head To Stores For Black Friday Bargains

Online shopping has taken a bite out of traditional Black Friday outings, and sales are more subdued than they once were.

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Strong this Black Friday deal is: Save $20 on Lego's Star Wars Attack of the Clones Yoda right now

You can save $20 on Lego's Star Wars Attack of the Clones Yoda, complete with lightsaber, at Amazon for Black Friday.

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Black Friday sales on track for record high

Holiday sales in November and December could top $200 billion, according to a forecast from Adobe.

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Black Friday binoculars deals: Save big on these National Geographic binoculars from Kohl's

Save nearly $50 in this Black Friday binoculars sale from Kohl's.

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Save $100 on this Vantop Snaptain drone at Best Buy for Black Friday

The Vantop Snaptain SP7100 drone is 33% off at Best Buy.

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We visited 2 Walmart stores more than 2,000 miles away on Black Friday and found sparse crowds on both coasts

Both stores were calmer and emptier than a typical Black Friday morning, with no major crowds or rushes for deals.

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What is Small Business Saturday? How Houstonians can support their hometown stores

This year’s shopping holiday is a special one for small businesses all over the Houston-area.

This DJI Mini SE drone combo is $125 off for Black Friday

Save more than 25% this Black Friday on a drone kit designed for rugged flying.

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Walmart Black Friday deals you can shop right now, PlayStation 5 included

Shop the PS5, Chromebook and more right now during Walmart's Deals for Days event.

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Over 100 million expected to shop on Black Friday as more stores offer early sales: "It has become a really strong day"

According to the National Retail Federation, more than 108 million people plan to shop in stores or online on Black Friday.

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Black Friday deals under $50 at Amazon, Walmart, Best Buy and more

Save on holiday gifts from Amazon, It Cosmetics and more

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Scarcity of morning shoppers brings new look to Black Friday in Corpus Christi

If you were one of those who got up early to go Black Friday shopping in Corpus Christi, then you were probably surprised at the lack of shoppers.

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Black Friday STEM kit deals: Save on Mars survival and climate change sets from Amazon

These out-of-this-world Black Friday STEM kit deals include a Mars survival kit where you can grow your own biodome.

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Black Friday 2021: Deals and sales from Amazon, Walmart, Best Buy, Target, Kohl's, Home Depot and more

We've found Black Friday 2021 deals on Apple, Samsung, Michael Kors, Keurig, OMG Surprise! and more, available now.

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‘It’s not as crowded’: Black Friday shoppers returned in smaller numbers across Houston area

Shoppers said there were smaller crowds and shorter lines for Black Friday shopping in Houston.

49% of consumers plan to shop Small Business Saturday. These tips can help

Many independent small businesses are still struggling to recover from the pandemic. Here's how shoppers can support them this holiday season.

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Black Friday deals under $100 you can shop today

From loungewear and fuzzy slippers to the latest tech, here are the best early Black Friday deals on a budget.

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The best Amazon Black Friday deals you can shop today, including a sale on gift cards

Take advantage of the hottest Black Friday 2021 sale prices of the holiday season on Amazon now

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On Black Friday, here's how holiday shoppers feel about inflation, the supply chain and inventory

Shoppers are not excited to shop across Black Friday, Small Business Saturday, and Cyber Monday this holiday season as factors like inventory and pricing weigh.

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Online sales over holidays on track to top $200 billion after Thanksgiving Day kickoff, Adobe says

Thanksgiving day online sales totaled $5.1 billion, which matches the level of last year, according to data from Adobe Analytics.

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Black Friday deals on laptops and Chromebooks you can shop now

Find steals on Chromebooks and laptops at Best Buy, Walmart and Amazon

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The best Black Friday daily deals: These 38 sales expire at midnight tonight

Find Black Friday daily deals at Amazon and Best Buy, but don't delay. These holiday deals expire at midnight.

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"Buy now, pay later" gives holiday shoppers a new option

This holiday season, many shoppers are turning to a new payment system: Buy Now, Pay Later allows consumers to take items home now and delay payments for a set period, with little to no interest. Mark Strassmann has the details.

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Activists block Amazon warehouses in Europe on Black Friday

Climate activists have blockaded Amazon warehouses in three European countries.

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Thinking about upgrading to a NEXTGEN TV this holiday season? All the best Black Friday deals

With the holiday season officially here, many people are likely looking ahead to Black Friday, and anticipating all the deals and promotions we’ll be seeing next week.

Get your shopping done early! These stores will be closed on Thanksgiving Day

Now that Fall is in full swing, many Houstonians will begin sorting through their extensive grocery list for holiday meals and start some early shopping to find the best deals on gifts.

Walmart reveals 2021 Black Friday deals

Walmart revealed its Black Friday deals, kicking off its sale Monday with more than a thousand items already discounted.

7 questions and answers all about Prime Day

Happy Prime Day! Not sure where to start or why you should care? Let us explain.

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Here are 4 tips for saving money on Amazon Prime Day

We are just a few days away from summer’s online Black Friday. Amazon Prime Day started a shopping sale war with Walmart, Target, Kohls and other retailers announcing competing deal days.

Retail sales fell 1.1% in November, biggest drop in 7 months

U.S. retail sales fell a seasonally adjusted 1.1% in November, according to the U.S. Commerce Department. The Commerce Department on Wednesday also revised October’s report, saying that retail sales fell 0.1% that month, instead of rising 0.3% as it previously reported. Economists expect retail sales to fall again this month as virus cases spike and states add more restrictions. “It will take a miracle to keep retail sales positive in December," said Chris Rupkey, chief financial economist at global financial group MUFG. The few bright spots were online sales, which rose 0.2%, supermarket sales, up 1.9%, and sales at home improvement stores, which were up 1.1%.

Here are the best Cyber Monday deals, according to KPRC 2 consumer expert Amy Davis

Hopefully you didn’t blow your whole budget on Black Friday, because there are some seriously good deals online today. Then when you use the promo code POWERUP, you’ll get an extra 15% off. When you use the promo code CYBERMON20m you’ll get $10 off when you spend $50. You can stack those savings on top of whatever deals the retailer is giving today. If you sign up for Rakuten with my promo code and use it to buy anything for $40 or more, we will both get $40.

Black Friday sees record online as US shoppers stay home

(AP) – Black Friday online sales hit a new record this year as pandemic-wary Americans filled virtual carts instead of real ones. Consumers spent an estimated $9 billion on U.S. retail websites on Black Friday, according to Adobe Analytics, which tracks online shopping. Field said stores may be rethinking the cost of paying employees and opening on Thanksgiving when they could easily make up for those sales online. Adobe expects Monday to be the largest online sales day in U.S. history, with estimated spending of $10.8 billion to $12.7 billion. One reason for the big numbers is that people are shopping online for things such as groceries and alcohol that they bought in person before the pandemic, Adobe said.

Holiday shoppers looking for deals as Black Friday shopping continues

HOUSTON – Despite COVID-19, many shoppers showed up early to Memorial City Mall for Black Friday deals. It’s almost like a tradition coming to Memorial City Mall every Black Friday,” said Juan Garibay. “We want to avoid lines, avoid people, avoid crowds and stuff like that.”American Girl was a big hit with a line outside the doors when they opened. They had a section outside for shoppers to wait. Families said it wouldn’t be the holidays without Black Friday shopping and this year, with safety in mind.

The Latest: Illinois surpasses 12,000 deaths from COVID-19

(AP Photo/Marta Lavandier)SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — Illinois has risen above 12,000 deaths from COVID-19, while also surpassing the 700,000 mark for confirmed coronavirus infections. The Health Department said the situation constituted an “alert,” and said that nationwide, infections had risen by over 8% last week. Pfizer and its German partner BioNTech have asked the FDA to allow emergency use of its COVID-19 vaccine candidate. The state health department reported 5,704 new cases on Friday, putting the state at 3,476 deaths and 295,001 cases since March. ___TORONTO — Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says he expects more than half of Canadians to receive a COVID-19 vaccine by next September.

Black Friday shopping begins amid COVID-19 pandemic

HOUSTON – On Thanksgiving night, the parking lots were mostly empty at big stores across the Houston area. In past years, some places would have already opened their doors to Black Friday shoppers but this is no ordinary year. “I think that a lot of people will be shopping online more than usual,” said Samah Khan. More than a dozen people were lined up outside of a GameStop outside of Richmond around 10 p.m. Thursday. “All online and make it ten times harder to get anything because everyone’s going to be online and everything’s going to sell out very quickly,” Wineland said.

Virus keeps Black Friday crowds thin, shoppers shift online

Black Friday shoppers wear face masks as the leave Saks Fifth Avenue flagships store empty handed, Friday, Nov. 27, 2020, in New York. Crowds at stores were dramatically diminished as shoppers shifted online. Black Friday is projected to generate $10 billion in online sales, a 39% bump from the year ago period, according to Adobe. And Cyber Monday, the Monday after Thanksgiving, will remain the biggest online shopping day of the year with $12.7 billion in sales, a 35% jump. At a popular shopping area in St. Petersburg, Florida, several storefronts were empty, and the only line was at a plasma donation center.

Gamers camp outside GameStop for new PS5 ahead of Black Friday

HOUSTON – With COVID-19, retailers and customers are pushing more “Black Friday” deals online this year. While GameStop offered an in-store deal that many shoppers said they had to get. GameStop is not the only retailer offering deals on Black Friday. “It’s kind of like on edge like everything is on edge people are on edge,” Perez said. Shopping experts say Black Friday is becoming Cyber November.

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These stores will price match Black Friday deals

Houston – Some hot items this holiday season will go fast. To encourage you not to wait, some retailers will match Black Friday sale prices so you don’t have to worry that you’ll miss a great deal. At Target, for example, if you buy any product labeled a “Black Friday deal” either in-store or online, and then the price drops lower on Dec. 24 or anytime before, you can get a refund of the difference. Our friends at the blog Rather Be Shopping say Dick’s Sporting Goods, Lowe’s, Macy’s, JC Penney and Bass Pro Shops all have the same or similar price matching policies. They all vary somewhat, so make sure you read the fine print from the retailers about their policies.

Amazon Cyber Monday: This is what the mega-retailer says will be on sale, from vacuums to gift cards

All rights reserved)HOUSTON – With Black Friday sales underway, Amazon is hoping to curtail crowds with their hard-to-beat deals for Cyber Monday. This year’s Cyber Monday sale will take place Saturday, Nov. 28 through Monday, Nov. 30. Holiday Gift Guides are also available on Amazon to aid customers in finding the perfect gift for their loved ones. Amazon’s line of Kindle devices are also on sale, including the Fire HD 10 Tablet for $79.99. This year, Amazon Prime members can also take advantage Free One-Day delivery with no minimum, and same-day delivery with $35 minimum, Amazon said in a release.

France postpones 'Black Friday' to help locked-down shops

The approach of “Black Friday," originally scheduled for Nov. 27 in France, had brought the dilemma to a head. The director of Amazon France, Frederic Duval, told France Info radio on Friday before the meeting that the e-commerce distributor was ready to sign up to a delay. The delay applies only to Amazon France, he added. “If we can’t open our shops for Christmas it will be very difficult for the sector,” she said. “There are already a lot of flower shops that suffer greatly so, today, we need help and coherence.”

Here are the Black Friday deals you can score today

HOUSTON – Thanks to the pandemic, Black Friday no longer refers to the Friday after Thanksgiving. In fact, this year some retailers started rolling out Black Friday deals on Nov. 4. For the first time ever, Target is offering a price match guarantee on all deals purchased between Nov. 1 and 29. If you buy something during that time and the price goes down anytime through Dec. 24, Target will refund the difference. Check out Rather Be Shopping for more retailers deals and sale dates.

Walmart is changing up how it does Black Friday, Here’s what you need to know.

The discounter, based in Bentonville, Arkansas, will kick off the deals online Nov. 4, with new deals in stores on Nov. 7. The second event will begin online Nov. 11, followed by a similar sales event in stores Nov. 14. It will wrap up its discounts online Nov. 25 with new discounts in stores Nov. 27, the day after Thanksgiving and the traditional Black Friday. This holiday season, many stores are starting their holiday deals in October. Many stores, including Walmart, will not open their doors on Thanksgiving Day this year.

Pandemic pushes start of holiday shopping earlier than ever

(AP Photo/David Zalubowski)NEW YORK – Add last-minute holiday shopping to the list of time-honored traditions being upended by the coronavirus pandemic. Black Friday has long been the unofficial start to the U.S. holiday season, though retailers have been pushing holiday shopping earlier for the last decade or so. The first big holiday push will come from Amazon, which is positioning its mid-October Prime Day as a kickoff to the holiday shopping season. Even with the early start to the season, holiday sales are expected to deliver smaller gains than in recent years. Joel Bines, who runs the retail practice at AlixPartners, thinks the earlier shopping will stick even when the pandemic is over.

Here is the new store that lets you experience Black Friday everyday

HOUSTON – If you like good deals and you love Black Friday shopping, now you can get the experience six days a week. A brand new store called Black Friday Deals has people lining up outside the door every morning. What: Black Friday Deals9840 Fondren (on Fondren near S. Braeswood)This store is a brand new concept where you can get doorbusters every day. No matter what the original value was, everything at Black Friday Deals is the same price. Right now, there are Black Friday Deals stores in Memphis, Tennessee, Birmingham, Alabama and Chicago, Illinois.

Home for the holiday: The Galleria, 2 other malls will be closed for Thanksgiving Day

HOUSTON – The holidays are just around the corner and some may be wondering how that is going to affect major shopping days like Black Friday and Thanksgiving, which over the years has become Black Friday part 1. Malls are usually the busiest, but one property owner has decided to shut the doors of all its malls, including three local properties, for Thanksgiving Day. “In these challenging times, we made the decision that we will not open on Thanksgiving Day, instead allowing our associates to spend the holiday with their loved ones,” said David Simon, chairman, president and CEO of Simon Properties. The Galleria, Houston Premium Outlets and Katy Mills Mall will all be closed for the holiday, but they will be open for Black Friday so people can kick off their holiday shopping. For information on hours for individual locations can be found on the Simon Properties website.

Target joins Walmart in ending Thanksgiving store shopping

NEW YORK Target is joining Walmart in closing its stores on Thanksgiving Day, ending a decadelong tradition of jump-starting Black Friday door buster sales. Now, the virus has turned the holiday shopping model upside down. Historically, deal hunting and holiday shopping can mean crowded events, and this isnt a year for crowds, Minneapolis-based Target said in a corporate blog posted. Despite competition from Thanksgiving shopping, Black Friday ranks as either the top or No. Like Target, other retailers will also likely start holiday sales even earlier to stretch out crowds.

Target to close on Thanksgiving, ending Black Friday kickoff

NEW YORK Target is joining Walmart in closing its stores on Thanksgiving Day, ending a decade-long tradition of jump-starting Black Friday sales. The move, announced Monday, comes as stores are rethinking the Black Friday in-store doorbusters as they try to curb the spread of the coronavirus, which has seen a resurgence in a slew of states. Target opened for the first time on Thanksgiving in 2011, joining other stores in jump-starting Black Friday sales and creating a new tradition of shoppers heading out to the stores after their turkey feast. Go to the Target website to read more.

Walmart breaks Black Friday doorbusters tradition, will close on Thanksgiving due to coronavirus

Black Friday sales might actually begin on Friday this year. Walmart announced it will close its U.S. stores on Thanksgiving Day to offer its employees the day off to spend with their friends and families after stepping up to meet demands amid the coronavirus pandemic. We hope they will enjoy a special Thanksgiving Day at home with their loved ones, President and CEO John Furner said. A spokesperson says this will be the first time in more than 30 years that Walmart stores will be closed for the holiday, Wall Street Journal reports. More information regarding Black Friday store and club hours will be shared at a later date.

Houston Athletes speak out on racial injustice

HOUSTON George Floyd played football at Yates High School in Houston and was part of their 1992 State Championship run. Years later, his death at the hands of now-ex Minneapolis police officers has created ongoing discussions that athletes are participating in. Here are some of the professional athletes in Houston speaking out. Carlos CorreaOn Monday, the Astros shortstop posted this picture on Instagram, which several of his teammates liked and commented on in support. Martin uploaded posted a black square for BlackOut Tuesday, with the caption being the words of Negro, a poem by Langston Hughes.

Coronavirus might mean less Corona beer on Cinco de Mayo

But we’re referring to Corona beer and Cinco de Mayo. Typically, the dominant choice of beer for those celebrating Cinco de Mayo is Corona. But Corona likely will be consumed way less than usual due to the coronavirus pandemic, that is unrelated in name. In February, a report in the Denver Post said Corona was taking a public relations hit due to people fearing they would get coronavirus by drinking Corona. Cinco de Mayo has surpassed St. Patrick’s Day and the Super Bowl for beer consumption on one day, with Corona virtually holding a monopoly on advertising and sales for beer on Cinco de Mayo, according to Loop Insights.

Small business Saturday means a lot for some Houston-area stores

HOUSTON – Clothing boutique owner Ebele Iloanaya isn’t just watching her sales on Black Friday, but the day after it as well. We are a small business, we don’t have the resources and we don’t have the capital to grow the business into a big business,” Iloanaya said. Community support on Small Business Saturday is important for Iloanaya’s 10-year business-in-the-making to keep its doors open. But she says she had the itch to bring her growing business back to her home in Sugar Land and right in the heart of the Sugar Land Town Square. Everything thing in Iloanaya’s boutique is designed by her and the majority of the designs are made in the U.S.

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