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Added on the 27/11/2014 16:27:04 - Copyright : Reuters EN
Some retailers and workers say the chance for employees to spend the holiday with family is more important than staying open ahead of Black Friday. Mana Rabiee reports.
The pandemic has changed how retailers operate on Black Friday. According to CNN Business, over 50% of customers feel anxious about being in brick and mortar location during the holiday. They anticipate doing 64% of their shopping online. Experts say that amping up online shopping could signal a more permanent shift in how Black Friday sales are done in the future. This includes: -Duration: Black Friday deals usually start the day after Thanksgiving in-stores. Now they start online in October. -More ways to pickup: Curbside pickup is booming in 2020, and it's estimated that it will increase during the holiday shopping season. -More free shipping: With online shopping becoming the norm, free shipping is becoming standard.