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Economists expect holiday shoppers will have less to spend this year, so Target and other retailers are launching Black Friday deals earlier — in some cases before the traditional shopping day.
Published Oct 27, 2026, 3:20 PM EDT | LehighValleyLive
Economists expect consumers to have less to spend on Christmas gifts this year. To be sure they get their share, companies are holding sales early, even before Black Friday.
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Target and numerous other stores have begun offering Black Friday-style discounts ahead of the traditional late-November shopping day. The shift toward earlier promotions has led shoppers to dub...
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