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Wednesday, December 26, 2012  U.S. shoppers spent cautiously this holiday season, a disappointment for retailers who slashed prices to lure people into stores and now must hope for a post-Christmas burst of spending.

Monday, November 26, 2012  A 16-year-old girl walked out of Puppy Stop with the dog under her arm

Monday, November 26, 2012  A record number of shoppers boosts the first weekend of holiday shopping season

Wednesday, November 21, 2012  This year's Black Friday bargain hunt is beginning early at many stores.

Friday, November 25, 2011  Retailers around the nation are already calling this year's Black Friday shopping day one of the best in history.

Friday, November 25, 2011  US holiday shopping season brings shoppers out early for deals, but will they stay?

Friday, November 25, 2011  Police: Woman uses pepper spray on other Black Friday shoppers, 20 injured

Wednesday, November 23, 2011  You could say the Black Thursday is the new Black Friday. If you plan on braving the crowds and cold to get some discount deals, here is a guide to help you get the most out of your trip.

Wednesday, November 09, 2011  Does working the day after Thanksgiving save the state money? That's the question many of our viewers and Facebook fans wanted us to ask the Governor's office, after Gov. Nixon decided for the second straight year not to sign the proclamation declaring it a holiday.

Monday, November 07, 2011  State workers were told on Monday that all state offices would be open on the day after Thanksgiving.

Thursday, December 02, 2010  A 29-year-old Ozark man has been accused of bringing a loaded weapon and a backpack full of ammunition into a Walmart store on Black Friday.

Monday, November 29, 2010  Weekend brings encouraging holiday sales, but some wonder how much more shoppers will spend.

Friday, November 26, 2010  Most state employees used a vacation day for Black Friday.

Friday, November 26, 2010  Shoppers using Columbia’s Stadium Boulevard should expect to see extra traffic patrols every Friday and Saturday between now and Christmas weekend.

Friday, November 26, 2010  Black Friday draws thousands in Mid Missouri.