The National Retail Federation predicts sales this holiday shopping season could hit nearly $1 trillion. As CBS News New York's Alecia Reid reports, a record number of people are expected to shop online and in stores over the next couple days.

The shopping event, which was launched by credit card company American Express 15 years ago, turns the focus on "shopping local" on the Saturday after Black Friday. The day brought in over $17 billion in revenue across the country in 2023, according to the Small Business Administration.

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From air fryers to hair dryers, in the past decade Black Friday deals have become increasingly common. But some small businesses say the tradition is harming high streets and forcing traders into cutting prices they can ill afford to.

If you’re taking part in the Black Friday shopping frenzy – or even Small Business Saturday on Saturday – something to think about when you’re out. According to Progressive Insurance – there are 34 percent more car crashes,

This weekend, Black Friday and Small Business Saturday deals kept customers local as downtown Longmont turned into a hub for holiday shopping.

You ever long for the day when a signed card might widely suffice as a gift? Me too, but in the meantime, the holiday season is already upon us, and soon you’ll need to crack open those wallets and ideally find more than lint.

Megan Gilliland speaks with with Ravi Srinivasan from Loyola University Maryland about the business behind Black Friday.