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 ArticlesUS Consumer Sentiment Deteriorates, Inflation Outlook Holds Steady: UMichSep 12, 2025Dow Jones Closes Above 46,000 for 1st Time as Wall Street Bets on Rate CutsSep 11, 2025US Weekly Jobless Claims Climb to Highest Level Since October 2021Sep 11, 2025US Annual Inflation Rises to 2.9 Percent, Driven by Food, Shelter CostsSep 11, 2025Related Topicsblack fridayHoliday Shoppingretail stores