Cheapskate Wisdom from … a Retail Analyst

“Every weekend is going to be Black Friday weekend.”

Quote of Marshall Cohen, chief industry analyst for the retail consultant NPD Group, in a WSJ story.

So if you missed some or another “amazing” Black Friday deal, don’t sweat it. Keep your eyes open and chances are you’ll find a deal that’s just as good around the corner. Don’t wait too long, though. Store inventories are small compared to previous years, so no one should expect last-minute, firesale-type bargains.

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