Are Black Friday sales as good as retailers make them seem

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With Thanksgiving just a few days away, many are looking forward to Black Friday sales. Right now, a good number of stores already have deals, but are these deals as good as they are advertised? FGCU’s Department Chair of Economics and Finance, Dr. Shelton Weeks gives more insight on the Black Friday sales.

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