British retailers fend off the chaotic scenes of final year with later opening times,a heavy security presence and staggered dealsBlack Friday - as it happenedA year ago the Black Friday discount shopping event prompted mini-riots at some stores, requiring police intervention. This year, or in the UK at least,the day was more approximately mince pies, Christmas music and shopping from the sofa.
While brawls broke out in US shopping malls and the discount day concept appeared to have reached mainland Europe, and ultra-cautious British retailers fended off the chaotic scenes of final year with later opening times,a heavy security presence and price-cutting deals spread over several days. Related: Black Friday: latest news and the best deals - as it happened Continue reading...
Source: theguardian.com