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Wednesday, December 26, 2012  MasterCard Advisors SpendingPulse reports that in the two months before Christmas, sales of electronics, clothing, jewelry and home goods increased by only 0.7 percent compared with last year.

Monday, December 17, 2012  The month surrounding Christmas is often referred to as the season for shopping and gift giving. The National Retail Federation is expecting holiday sales to grow 4.1 percent but according to two local business, that forecast isn't coming their way.

Monday, November 26, 2012  White House economists warn that the uncertainty of a potential hike in taxes next year for middle class taxpayers under the looming fiscal cliff could hurt consumer confidence during the crucial holiday shopping season.

Monday, November 26, 2012  Cyber Monday is expected to be the biggest online shopping day of 2012. Experts think Americans will spend $1.5 billion on Monday, which would be up 20 percent from last year.

Friday, November 23, 2012  Black Friday got off to its earliest start yet as the nation's shoppers put the turkey down to take advantage of stores' expanded hours.

Thursday, November 22, 2012  All day Thursday, people were lining up at their favorite stores throughout the area, waiting on the doors to open for big sales to start the holiday shopping season.

Monday, November 19, 2012  Thanksgiving week is here and shoppers all over the country are gearing up for the start of the Christmas shopping season. But there's something different about Black Friday this year.

Thursday, December 01, 2011  Inspired by Diane Sawyer's 'Made in America' segment on ABC News, MacKennan started finding resources on the internet that promote products made in America. A little more than a month ago in his home office, MacKennan created madeinamericasc.com which helps people find American products.

Wednesday, November 30, 2011  ABC News challenged the American people this season to shop for gifts produced in the U.S. But obtaining that goal may seem like pie in the sky when you talk about the most wanted gifts.

Monday, November 28, 2011  On Cyber Monday, many online retailers are marking down prices for their consumers but where are the best deals? ABC News' Becky Worley did some research and found the best Cyber Monday deals.

Friday, November 25, 2011  Black Friday is important to merchants because it kicks off the holiday shopping season, when they can bring in 25 to 40 percent of their annual revenue.  Newschannel 15 went out to talk to the shoppers about their feelings on this major shopping day.

Friday, November 25, 2011  Florence police say traffic wasn't as heavy as usual this Black Friday. But they've still stepped up patrols around the shopping areas.

Wednesday, November 23, 2011  With retail stores trying to beat each other to the punch, the Black Friday deals and prices are starting to bleed into Thanksgiving Day.

Tuesday, November 22, 2011  It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas in downtown Darlington. Store fronts are decked out for Black Friday and local officials are encouraging residents to shop locally.

Saturday, November 12, 2011  Get your credit cards and elbows ready, we're less that two weeks away to Black Friday and all the shopping, sales and madness that surrounds it.