The Latest Breaking News from Black Friday

Black Friday failed to lift the retail sector after figures for November today came in below expectations.

It’s that time of year again, and retailers are pulling out all the stops to get us spending – from Black Friday to new year’s sales.

November’s inflation rate of 3.2% means if an item cost £100 a year ago, it would now cost £103.20.

Shops offering Black Friday sales helped bring down inflation to the lowest rate since March.

Who else is having Black Friday déjà vu?

The holiday season brings celebration and gift-giving, but it also ushers in something less festive: financial stress. In the UK, retailers now shape much of the spending calendar, with Black Friday one of the busiest shopping events of the year.

The holiday season sparks a significant increase in consumer spending. This year, Black Friday alone saw consumers shell out a record US$11.8 billion. It’s the time of year when many Americans make purchases to decorate for the holidays — lights, ornaments and Christmas trees.

Some are even still discounted after Black Friday!

After a grim year, retailers are panicking that shoppers aren’t spending enough to help them survive January, writes Jonathan Prynn

December arrives with twinkling lights, cheerful music, and an almost invisible force that squeezes your wallet harder than any black Friday deal. Suddenly, buying that extra gift, upgrading the holiday dinner, or splurging on decorations doesn’t feel optional—it feels necessary. But who—or what—is really driving you to overspend when your…

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