Business ColumnistsOpinionAbysmal Black Friday Numbers a Sign of Things to Come?SavePrintShoppers pack stores for the Black Friday sales at the King of Prussia shopping mall in King of Prussia, Pa., on Nov. 26, 2021. Rachel Wisniewski/ReutersAndrew Moran12/1/2021|Updated: 12/3/2021News CommentaryAre the days of Black Friday producing black eyes coming to an end?We had a problem loading this article. Please enable javascript or use a different browser. If the issue persists, please visit our help center.Share this articleLeave a commentAndrew MoranAuthorAndrew Moran has been writing about business, economics, and finance for more than a decade. He is the author of "The War on Cash."Author’s Selected ArticlesCrypto Winter Pushes Bitcoin Into Bear MarketFeb 10, 2026The First Jobs Report of 2026 Will Be Released on WednesdayFeb 10, 2026US Retail Sales Flat in December, Missing ExpectationsFeb 10, 2026House Overwhemingly Passes Sweeping Housing Affordability LegislationFeb 09, 2026Related Topicsblack fridayHoliday Shoppingretail stores