Retailers hope for Black Friday boom

Published November 27, 2008 5:00am ET



Black Friday has arrived, but it seems retail experts still aren’t sure what to expect from consumers.

About 45 percent of consumers plan to shop today or during the weekend, according to a survey of 1,000 consumers nationwide by the International Council of Shopping Centers. That number is up from 36 percent last year.

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