How Black Friday Works

Stuff You Should Know

• Episode: How Black Friday Works
• Website: Stuff You Should Know
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• Duration: 00:44:19
• Published: 2013-11-28 15:00

On the day after Thanksgiving, Americans go kind of crazy for the deep discount sales that kick off the holiday shopping season in stores. So crazy, in fact, at least four people have lost their lives and as many as 63 others have been injured during Black Friday sales. But as profitable as Black Friday is, some retailers are thinking about discontinuing the tradition to find ways to to make even more money. Learn all about this bizarre, uniquely American holiday custom in this episode.