American Dream Mall in N.J. Briefly Evacuated on Black Friday over Bomb Threat
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November 28, 2023 : The American Dream mall in East Rutherford, New Jersey, was briefly evacuated on the busy Black Friday shopping day in response to a bomb threat. The mall, one of the largest in North America, was evacuated just as it was filling up with shoppers, causing widespread disruption and confusion.
Black Friday Sales Soar to Record High of $9.8 Billion as Online Shopping Dominates
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November 28, 2023 : Black Friday, the traditional kick-off to the holiday shopping season, continued its shift towards online shopping in 2023, with U.S. consumers spending a record $9.8 billion online, a 7.5% increase from last year, according to Adobe Analytics.