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An employee at Bath & Body Works at Tanger Outlet greets Black Friday shoppers in North Charleston, S.C. on Nov. 25, 2022. With an economic slowdown a distinct possibility, stores hope customers’ willingness to open their wallets will last through the season. (Gavin McIntyre/The New York Times)
With the arrival of the all-important holiday shopping season, retailers are not just competing with one another to attract customers. They are also competing against the clock.
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