Black Friday is not for the timid
Generations columnist Mavis Hovious used to enjoy shopping on Black Friday but a recent trip to Walmart during the annual sales event has her staying at home next year. (November 30, 2012, Page 1B)
Shoppers buy local on Black Friday
This year’s Holiday Open House, sponsored by the Oxford Downtown Council, offered shoppers loads of discounts at Square businesses as well as holiday events like visiting with Santa, making Christmas tree decorations or watching Oxford’s first official Christmas tree light up as carolers sang in the background. (November 28, 2011, Page 1A)
Holiday shopping season continues to grow
Christmas shopping once was just a December occurrence, but then it moved up to begin on “Black Friday,” the day after Thanksgiving. Editor Don Whitten takes a closer look at the holiday shopping season which may now include stores opening on Thanksgiving and already includes big sales in the weekends before Thanksgiving. (November 17, 2010, Page 4)
