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 ArticlesKevin Warsh Wants an Overhaul of the Fed—Here’s What That Could Look LikeFeb 02, 2026Warsh Pick Sparks Selloff in Gold and Silver as Fed Independence Fears RecedeJan 30, 2026What to Know About Kevin Warsh, Trump’s Nominee for Fed ChairJan 30, 2026Wholesale Inflation Unexpectedly Rises at Fastest Pace in 3 MonthsJan 30, 2026Related Topicsblack fridayHoliday Shoppingretail stores