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Wednesday, December 26, 2012  U.S. shoppers spent cautiously this holiday season, a disappointment for retailers who slashed prices to lure people into stores and now must hope for a post-Christmas burst of spending.

Tuesday, December 04, 2012  A Missouri Democratic lawmaker is trying to stop "black Friday" shopping from ruining the Thanksgiving dinners of workers.

Monday, November 26, 2012  Cyber Monday is on for 24 hours with unbeatable sales at some of your favorite stores websites

Monday, November 26, 2012  A record number of shoppers boosts the first weekend of holiday shopping season

Friday, November 23, 2012  More than 1,000 people lined up outside Menards for the doors to open at 5 Friday morning

Wednesday, November 21, 2012  How you can stay safe shopping online and in stores.

Wednesday, November 21, 2012  One local retailer is prepared for long lines and big crowds to come out in force.

Wednesday, November 21, 2012  Some stores will be opening their doors on Thanksgiving with Black Friday sales

Friday, November 25, 2011  US holiday shopping season brings shoppers out early for deals, but will they stay?

Friday, November 25, 2011  Police: Woman uses pepper spray on other Black Friday shoppers, 20 injured

Tuesday, November 08, 2011  Missouri State workers were told on Monday that all state offices would be open the day after Thanksgiving.

Monday, November 29, 2010  Weekend brings encouraging holiday sales, but some wonder how much more shoppers will spend.

Friday, November 26, 2010  Shoppers stood in lines to get some of the best deals this holiday season.

Thursday, November 25, 2010  Stores push higher-ticket items on Black Friday in bet to grab shoppers ready to spend more

Thursday, November 11, 2010  Regional Round-Up is the place to click for interesting news and lifestyle stories across the area.