The biggest shopping day of the year, Black Friday, is quickly approaching.James Richardson, director of the Public Administration Institute and economy professor, said it is impossible to predict the effects of the economy on holiday shopping.”All the predictions are that retail sales will be a lot lower this year than last year,” Richardson said. “We aren’t sure … The people will tell us over this weekend how concerned they really are.”
‘Black Friday’ should help gauge economy – 1:06 p.m.
November 25, 2008