US retailers cheered by solid 'Black Friday' sales

By Agence France-Presse

Nov 30, 2023 12:14 am

NEW YORK CITY: Retailers reported on Tuesday a solid start to the US holiday shopping season with more than 200 million people hitting stores and online vendors over a key five-day stretch.

The period includes 'Black Friday,' the day after the US Thanksgiving holiday and 'Cyber Monday,' both known for heavy promotions designed to entice robust spending on gifts.

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