Here is an interesting article suggesting Black Friday is fading in importance. I’m not sure which chapter this best fits into, but would generate a good class discussion as we near Thanksgiving. Also, you can discuss how e-commerce has impacted the decline of Black Friday. The article has a link to a Today news feature that can be used to introduce the topic.
Discussion Questions:
- Why is the day after Thanksgiving traditionally been called Black Friday?
- Have you participated in Black Friday shopping? Why or why not?
- How has e-commerce impacted Black Friday?
- Do you think Black Friday is fading in importance? Why or why not?
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