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Calculated Shard: 143 (from laksa151)

2. Crawled Status Check

Query:

curl -X POST \
  'http://laksa143.int.ahrefs:8124/' \
  -H 'Content-Type: text/plain' \
  -H 'X-ClickHouse-Database: crawler3' \
  -H 'Authorization: Basic YXBpOg==' \
  -d 'SELECT getAhrefsURLFromUnparsed(src_unparsed) AS found_url, ifNull(toUnixTimestamp(download_stamp), 0) AS crawl_time, ifNull(toUnixTimestamp(props_url_first_seen), 0) AS first_indexed_time, download_http_code AS http_code, src_unparsed AS src_unparsed, src_root_hash AS src_root_hash, history_drop_reason AS history_drop_reason, meta_title AS meta_title, meta_descriptions AS meta_descriptions, attrs_boilerpipe_text AS attrs_boilerpipe_text, attrs_markdown AS attrs_markdown, attrs_readable_markdown AS attrs_readable_markdown, meta_canonical AS meta_canonical FROM crawler3.page_info_local FINAL PREWHERE (src_root_hash, src_unparsed) IN ((getAhrefsRootHashFromUnparsed(getAhrefsUnparsedNoserviceFromURL(\'https://www.cbsnews.com/news/black-friday-deals-2021-holiday-bargains/\')), getAhrefsUnparsedNoserviceFromURL(\'https://www.cbsnews.com/news/black-friday-deals-2021-holiday-bargains/\'))) FORMAT JSONEachRow'

Response:

{"found_url":"https:\/\/www.cbsnews.com\/news\/black-friday-deals-2021-holiday-bargains\/","crawl_time":1775541447,"first_indexed_time":1637758965,"http_code":200,"src_unparsed":"com,cbsnews!www,\/news\/black-friday-deals-2021-holiday-bargains\/ s443","src_root_hash":"10008871826360721943","history_drop_reason":null,"meta_title":"Black Friday starts early, but expect fewer holiday deals - CBS News","meta_descriptions":["Poll shows Americans plan to spend an average of $886 on gifts this season, up slightly from last year."],"attrs_boilerpipe_text":"By\nNovember 24, 2021 \/ 7:59 AM EST\n\/ MoneyWatch\nAdd CBS News on Google\nHoliday shopping and Black Friday deals are already underway, with millions of Americans expected to hit stores and cruise for online discounts as they make up for lost time due to the\nCOVID-19\npandemic.\n\"There's a bit of pent-up demand, as consumers are still saving money on not traveling and vacationing as much,\" retail analyst and consultant Neil Saunders told CBS MoneyWatch. \"There's also a determination to have a really good holiday, as last year was a bit of a washout.\"\nThe National Retail Federation \nforecasts\n record holiday spending, predicting retail sales will jump more than 10% to $859 billion. Early signals already point to robust spending, with \nsales climbing 1.7% last month\n as people purchased fitness gear, electronics and clothing heading into the holidays. \nOn Black Friday, 64% are likely to shop in stores, up from 51% last year, a recently released NRF survey \nfound.\nMacy's\n and \nWalmart\n were among those launching Black Friday sales in recent days, following \nTarget\n, \nBest Buy\n and other retailers moving up their holiday bargains. To that end, \nAmazon\n is kicking off its Cyber Monday deals on Saturday, November 27. \n\"We have a Black Friday period rather than a Black Friday day,\" Saunders said. \"Consumers are out spending and keen to get into shops, and online will also be robust.\"\nTarget makes Thanksgiving Day closings permanent\n00:15\nWhile discounts are already in play, Saunders thinks there will be fewer bargains this year because of the product shortages caused by\nsupply-chain disruptions\n. \"Inventory in thinner on the ground and demand is up,\" he said. \"You have to search harder for deals.\" \nThe appetite for holiday spending comes even as inflation has increased the price of many products. A Gallup \npoll\n out Tuesday found that Americans expect to spend an average of $886 on holiday gifts this year, slightly higher than last year.\n\"Many factors, most notably inflation and the pandemic, could influence how much consumers spend on gifts this season and where they ultimately shop,\" Gallup stated. \"But as of November, Americans intended to spend a fairly robust amount that should translate into solid holiday sales for the U.S. economy.\"\nIn:\nBlack Friday","attrs_markdown":"- [Latest](https:\/\/www.cbsnews.com\/news\/black-friday-deals-2021-holiday-bargains\/)\n  - [U.S.](https:\/\/www.cbsnews.com\/us\/)\n  - [Iran War](https:\/\/www.cbsnews.com\/live-updates\/iran-war-trump-deadline-power-plants-bridges-ceasefire-push-air-force-rescue\/)\n  - [Artemis II](https:\/\/www.cbsnews.com\/live-updates\/artemis-moon-lunar-flyby\/)\n  - [World](https:\/\/www.cbsnews.com\/world\/)\n  - [Politics](https:\/\/www.cbsnews.com\/politics\/)\n  - [Entertainment](https:\/\/www.cbsnews.com\/entertainment\/)\n  - 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Early signals already point to robust spending, with [sales climbing 1.7% last month](https:\/\/www.cbsnews.com\/news\/holiday-shopping-rise-retail-spending\/) as people purchased fitness gear, electronics and clothing heading into the holidays.\n\nOn Black Friday, 64% are likely to shop in stores, up from 51% last year, a recently released NRF survey [found.](https:\/\/nrf.com\/media-center\/press-releases\/thanksgiving-weekend-see-more-holiday-shoppers-last-year-and-consumers)\n\n[Macy's](https:\/\/www.macys.com\/?ranMID=3184&ranEAID=0H0xJEhBhl8&ranSiteID=0H0xJEhBhl8-XtaKT1sw1Ew17OvsbUfP8g&LinkshareID=0H0xJEhBhl8-XtaKT1sw1Ew17OvsbUfP8g&m_sc=aff&PartnerID=LINKSHARE&cm_mmc=LINKSHARE-_-5-_-63-_-MP563&LSNSUBSITE=Omitted_0H0xJEhBhl8) and [Walmart](https:\/\/www.walmart.com\/shop\/deals?irgwc=1&sourceid=imp_1BL2bRweuxyIU:xwtj1QdwqeUkG2VvT12x:XVw0&veh=aff&wmlspartner=imp_12208&clickid=1BL2bRweuxyIU:xwtj1QdwqeUkG2VvT12x:XVw0&sharedid=&affiliates_ad_id=1167790&campaign_id=9383) were among those launching Black Friday sales in recent days, following [Target](https:\/\/www.target.com\/?clkid=8e40d606Ndda811ebb1f0abdbcd64c88b&lnm=433356&afid=The%20Black%20Friday&ref=tgt_adv_xasd0002), [Best Buy](https:\/\/www.bestbuy.com\/site\/electronics\/black-friday\/pcmcat225600050002.c?id=pcmcat225600050002&irclickid=2tyXXbwerxyITPl2ylUq9zCEUkG2VMxV2x:XVw0&irgwc=1&ref=198&loc=Ziff%20Davis%20-%20Offers.com&acampID=0&mpid=10098) and other retailers moving up their holiday bargains. To that end, [Amazon](https:\/\/press.aboutamazon.com\/news-releases\/news-release-details\/amazon-customers-can-shop-and-save-thousands-deals-during-cyber) is kicking off its Cyber Monday deals on Saturday, November 27.\n\n\"We have a Black Friday period rather than a Black Friday day,\" Saunders said. \"Consumers are out spending and keen to get into shops, and online will also be robust.\"\n\n[Target makes Thanksgiving Day closings permanent 00:15](https:\/\/www.cbsnews.com\/video\/target-makes-thanksgiving-day-closings-permanent\/)\n\nWhile discounts are already in play, Saunders thinks there will be fewer bargains this year because of the product shortages caused by [supply-chain disruptions](https:\/\/www.cbsnews.com\/news\/supply-chain-issues-products-worker-shortage\/). \"Inventory in thinner on the ground and demand is up,\" he said. \"You have to search harder for deals.\"\n\nThe appetite for holiday spending comes even as inflation has increased the price of many products. A Gallup [poll](https:\/\/news.gallup.com\/poll\/357653\/holiday-shopping-getting-started-brisk.aspx?utm_source=alert&utm_medium=email&utm_content=morelink&utm_campaign=syndication) out Tuesday found that Americans expect to spend an average of \\$886 on holiday gifts this year, slightly higher than last year.\n\n\"Many factors, most notably inflation and the pandemic, could influence how much consumers spend on gifts this season and where they ultimately shop,\" Gallup stated. \"But as of November, Americans intended to spend a fairly robust amount that should translate into solid holiday sales for the U.S. economy.\"\n\n### More from CBS News\n- [See which stores are open and closed for Easter 2026 ![ ](https:\/\/assets3.cbsnewsstatic.com\/hub\/i\/r\/2026\/04\/03\/59e81c97-a203-4eca-bc1c-26f698f6794e\/thumbnail\/1200x630\/1c3868b1dd7bbeb1e00178fe12d77213\/gettyimages-1478492311.jpg)](https:\/\/www.cbsnews.com\/news\/whats-open-easter-2026\/?intcid=CNR-02-0623)\n- [Hemp THC industry braces for changes that would ban most drinks, edibles ![ ](https:\/\/assets2.cbsnewsstatic.com\/hub\/i\/r\/2026\/04\/06\/a80d1ed0-0b9b-49fc-a0e1-898c487e95f5\/thumbnail\/1200x630\/4b7138d0d39970b65f67b5c3143d1413\/4p-vo-hemp-thc-drinks-folo-wccoa6a1.jpg)](https:\/\/www.cbsnews.com\/minnesota\/news\/hemp-thc-federal-changes-business-impact\/?intcid=CNR-02-0623)\n- [Early voting starts in N.J. special election for Sherrill's former House seat ![ ](https:\/\/assets1.cbsnewsstatic.com\/hub\/i\/r\/2026\/04\/06\/663a7aa8-7bad-48e7-84dc-8b0d3f501083\/thumbnail\/1200x630\/47c7cb27d8bae814f2e8a10bd41c94c7\/gettyimages-2243822488.jpg)](https:\/\/www.cbsnews.com\/newyork\/news\/new-jersey-early-voting-special-election-mikie-sherrill-house-seat\/?intcid=CNR-02-0623)\n- [Family finds human skull in Long Beach during Easter egg hunt, police say ![ ](https:\/\/assets1.cbsnewsstatic.com\/hub\/i\/r\/2026\/04\/06\/bee3d7e5-de96-47e4-bd07-7738bfa28d32\/thumbnail\/1200x630\/91b90107b7f9fd68ec48548680b5812d\/screenshot-2026-04-05-195228.png)](https:\/\/www.cbsnews.com\/losangeles\/news\/long-beach-deforest-park-and-wetlands-human-remains-discovered\/?intcid=CNR-02-0623)\n### Go deeper with The Free Press\n- [Paul Ehrlich Was Wrong—but He Still Changed the World ![ ](https:\/\/substackcdn.com\/image\/fetch\/%24s_!Wq9N!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep\/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F7c9365a8-a077-4d91-8de3-80d61c5087f7_740x1024.jpeg)](https:\/\/www.thefp.com\/p\/paul-ehrlich-still-changed-the-world?utm_source=cbs_news&utm_campaign=cbs_news_recirculation&utm_content=bottom_page)\n- [I’m Proud to Call Myself a Disney Adult ![ ](https:\/\/substackcdn.com\/image\/fetch\/%24s_!xuLm!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep\/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Ffd38b09a-1de4-47d5-86fb-6fde8eb10aa1_659x1024.jpeg)](https:\/\/www.thefp.com\/p\/im-proud-to-call-myself-a-disney?utm_source=cbs_news&utm_campaign=cbs_news_recirculation&utm_content=bottom_page)\n\nIn:\n\n- [Black Friday](https:\/\/www.cbsnews.com\/cbs-essentials\/black-friday-2023\/)\n\n© 2021 CBS Interactive Inc. 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Early signals already point to robust spending, with [sales climbing 1.7% last month](https:\/\/www.cbsnews.com\/news\/holiday-shopping-rise-retail-spending\/) as people purchased fitness gear, electronics and clothing heading into the holidays.\n\nOn Black Friday, 64% are likely to shop in stores, up from 51% last year, a recently released NRF survey [found.](https:\/\/nrf.com\/media-center\/press-releases\/thanksgiving-weekend-see-more-holiday-shoppers-last-year-and-consumers)\n\n[Macy's](https:\/\/www.macys.com\/?ranMID=3184&ranEAID=0H0xJEhBhl8&ranSiteID=0H0xJEhBhl8-XtaKT1sw1Ew17OvsbUfP8g&LinkshareID=0H0xJEhBhl8-XtaKT1sw1Ew17OvsbUfP8g&m_sc=aff&PartnerID=LINKSHARE&cm_mmc=LINKSHARE-_-5-_-63-_-MP563&LSNSUBSITE=Omitted_0H0xJEhBhl8) and [Walmart](https:\/\/www.walmart.com\/shop\/deals?irgwc=1&sourceid=imp_1BL2bRweuxyIU:xwtj1QdwqeUkG2VvT12x:XVw0&veh=aff&wmlspartner=imp_12208&clickid=1BL2bRweuxyIU:xwtj1QdwqeUkG2VvT12x:XVw0&sharedid=&affiliates_ad_id=1167790&campaign_id=9383) were among those launching Black Friday sales in recent days, following [Target](https:\/\/www.target.com\/?clkid=8e40d606Ndda811ebb1f0abdbcd64c88b&lnm=433356&afid=The%20Black%20Friday&ref=tgt_adv_xasd0002), [Best Buy](https:\/\/www.bestbuy.com\/site\/electronics\/black-friday\/pcmcat225600050002.c?id=pcmcat225600050002&irclickid=2tyXXbwerxyITPl2ylUq9zCEUkG2VMxV2x:XVw0&irgwc=1&ref=198&loc=Ziff%20Davis%20-%20Offers.com&acampID=0&mpid=10098) and other retailers moving up their holiday bargains. To that end, [Amazon](https:\/\/press.aboutamazon.com\/news-releases\/news-release-details\/amazon-customers-can-shop-and-save-thousands-deals-during-cyber) is kicking off its Cyber Monday deals on Saturday, November 27.\n\n\"We have a Black Friday period rather than a Black Friday day,\" Saunders said. \"Consumers are out spending and keen to get into shops, and online will also be robust.\"\n\n[Target makes Thanksgiving Day closings permanent 00:15](https:\/\/www.cbsnews.com\/video\/target-makes-thanksgiving-day-closings-permanent\/)\n\nWhile discounts are already in play, Saunders thinks there will be fewer bargains this year because of the product shortages caused by [supply-chain disruptions](https:\/\/www.cbsnews.com\/news\/supply-chain-issues-products-worker-shortage\/). \"Inventory in thinner on the ground and demand is up,\" he said. \"You have to search harder for deals.\"\n\nThe appetite for holiday spending comes even as inflation has increased the price of many products. A Gallup [poll](https:\/\/news.gallup.com\/poll\/357653\/holiday-shopping-getting-started-brisk.aspx?utm_source=alert&utm_medium=email&utm_content=morelink&utm_campaign=syndication) out Tuesday found that Americans expect to spend an average of \\$886 on holiday gifts this year, slightly higher than last year.\n\n\"Many factors, most notably inflation and the pandemic, could influence how much consumers spend on gifts this season and where they ultimately shop,\" Gallup stated. \"But as of November, Americans intended to spend a fairly robust amount that should translate into solid holiday sales for the U.S. economy.\"\n\nIn:\n\n- [Black Friday](https:\/\/www.cbsnews.com\/cbs-essentials\/black-friday-2023\/)","meta_canonical":null}

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Boilerpipe Text	By November 24, 2021 / 7:59 AM EST / MoneyWatch Add CBS News on Google Holiday shopping and Black Friday deals are already underway, with millions of Americans expected to hit stores and cruise for online discounts as they make up for lost time due to the COVID-19 pandemic. "There's a bit of pent-up demand, as consumers are still saving money on not traveling and vacationing as much," retail analyst and consultant Neil Saunders told CBS MoneyWatch. "There's also a determination to have a really good holiday, as last year was a bit of a washout." The National Retail Federation forecasts record holiday spending, predicting retail sales will jump more than 10% to $859 billion. Early signals already point to robust spending, with sales climbing 1.7% last month as people purchased fitness gear, electronics and clothing heading into the holidays. On Black Friday, 64% are likely to shop in stores, up from 51% last year, a recently released NRF survey found. Macy's and Walmart were among those launching Black Friday sales in recent days, following Target , Best Buy and other retailers moving up their holiday bargains. To that end, Amazon is kicking off its Cyber Monday deals on Saturday, November 27. "We have a Black Friday period rather than a Black Friday day," Saunders said. "Consumers are out spending and keen to get into shops, and online will also be robust." Target makes Thanksgiving Day closings permanent 00:15 While discounts are already in play, Saunders thinks there will be fewer bargains this year because of the product shortages caused by supply-chain disruptions . "Inventory in thinner on the ground and demand is up," he said. "You have to search harder for deals." The appetite for holiday spending comes even as inflation has increased the price of many products. A Gallup poll out Tuesday found that Americans expect to spend an average of $886 on holiday gifts this year, slightly higher than last year. "Many factors, most notably inflation and the pandemic, could influence how much consumers spend on gifts this season and where they ultimately shop," Gallup stated. "But as of November, Americans intended to spend a fairly robust amount that should translate into solid holiday sales for the U.S. economy." In: Black Friday
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Early signals already point to robust spending, with [sales climbing 1.7% last month](https://www.cbsnews.com/news/holiday-shopping-rise-retail-spending/) as people purchased fitness gear, electronics and clothing heading into the holidays. On Black Friday, 64% are likely to shop in stores, up from 51% last year, a recently released NRF survey [found.](https://nrf.com/media-center/press-releases/thanksgiving-weekend-see-more-holiday-shoppers-last-year-and-consumers) [Macy's](https://www.macys.com/?ranMID=3184&ranEAID=0H0xJEhBhl8&ranSiteID=0H0xJEhBhl8-XtaKT1sw1Ew17OvsbUfP8g&LinkshareID=0H0xJEhBhl8-XtaKT1sw1Ew17OvsbUfP8g&m_sc=aff&PartnerID=LINKSHARE&cm_mmc=LINKSHARE-_-5-_-63-_-MP563&LSNSUBSITE=Omitted_0H0xJEhBhl8) and [Walmart](https://www.walmart.com/shop/deals?irgwc=1&sourceid=imp_1BL2bRweuxyIU:xwtj1QdwqeUkG2VvT12x:XVw0&veh=aff&wmlspartner=imp_12208&clickid=1BL2bRweuxyIU:xwtj1QdwqeUkG2VvT12x:XVw0&sharedid=&affiliates_ad_id=1167790&campaign_id=9383) were among those launching Black Friday sales in recent days, following [Target](https://www.target.com/?clkid=8e40d606Ndda811ebb1f0abdbcd64c88b&lnm=433356&afid=The%20Black%20Friday&ref=tgt_adv_xasd0002), [Best Buy](https://www.bestbuy.com/site/electronics/black-friday/pcmcat225600050002.c?id=pcmcat225600050002&irclickid=2tyXXbwerxyITPl2ylUq9zCEUkG2VMxV2x:XVw0&irgwc=1&ref=198&loc=Ziff%20Davis%20-%20Offers.com&acampID=0&mpid=10098) and other retailers moving up their holiday bargains. To that end, [Amazon](https://press.aboutamazon.com/news-releases/news-release-details/amazon-customers-can-shop-and-save-thousands-deals-during-cyber) is kicking off its Cyber Monday deals on Saturday, November 27. "We have a Black Friday period rather than a Black Friday day," Saunders said. "Consumers are out spending and keen to get into shops, and online will also be robust." [Target makes Thanksgiving Day closings permanent 00:15](https://www.cbsnews.com/video/target-makes-thanksgiving-day-closings-permanent/) While discounts are already in play, Saunders thinks there will be fewer bargains this year because of the product shortages caused by [supply-chain disruptions](https://www.cbsnews.com/news/supply-chain-issues-products-worker-shortage/). "Inventory in thinner on the ground and demand is up," he said. "You have to search harder for deals." The appetite for holiday spending comes even as inflation has increased the price of many products. 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Readable Markdown	By November 24, 2021 / 7:59 AM EST / MoneyWatch [Add CBS News on Google](https://www.google.com/preferences/source?q=cbsnews.com) Holiday shopping and Black Friday deals are already underway, with millions of Americans expected to hit stores and cruise for online discounts as they make up for lost time due to the [COVID-19](https://www.cbsnews.com/feature/coronavirus/) pandemic. "There's a bit of pent-up demand, as consumers are still saving money on not traveling and vacationing as much," retail analyst and consultant Neil Saunders told CBS MoneyWatch. "There's also a determination to have a really good holiday, as last year was a bit of a washout." The National Retail Federation [forecasts](https://nrf.com/media-center/press-releases/nrf-predicts-highest-holiday-retail-sales-record) record holiday spending, predicting retail sales will jump more than 10% to \$859 billion. Early signals already point to robust spending, with [sales climbing 1.7% last month](https://www.cbsnews.com/news/holiday-shopping-rise-retail-spending/) as people purchased fitness gear, electronics and clothing heading into the holidays. On Black Friday, 64% are likely to shop in stores, up from 51% last year, a recently released NRF survey [found.](https://nrf.com/media-center/press-releases/thanksgiving-weekend-see-more-holiday-shoppers-last-year-and-consumers) [Macy's](https://www.macys.com/?ranMID=3184&ranEAID=0H0xJEhBhl8&ranSiteID=0H0xJEhBhl8-XtaKT1sw1Ew17OvsbUfP8g&LinkshareID=0H0xJEhBhl8-XtaKT1sw1Ew17OvsbUfP8g&m_sc=aff&PartnerID=LINKSHARE&cm_mmc=LINKSHARE-_-5-_-63-_-MP563&LSNSUBSITE=Omitted_0H0xJEhBhl8) and [Walmart](https://www.walmart.com/shop/deals?irgwc=1&sourceid=imp_1BL2bRweuxyIU:xwtj1QdwqeUkG2VvT12x:XVw0&veh=aff&wmlspartner=imp_12208&clickid=1BL2bRweuxyIU:xwtj1QdwqeUkG2VvT12x:XVw0&sharedid=&affiliates_ad_id=1167790&campaign_id=9383) were among those launching Black Friday sales in recent days, following [Target](https://www.target.com/?clkid=8e40d606Ndda811ebb1f0abdbcd64c88b&lnm=433356&afid=The%20Black%20Friday&ref=tgt_adv_xasd0002), [Best Buy](https://www.bestbuy.com/site/electronics/black-friday/pcmcat225600050002.c?id=pcmcat225600050002&irclickid=2tyXXbwerxyITPl2ylUq9zCEUkG2VMxV2x:XVw0&irgwc=1&ref=198&loc=Ziff%20Davis%20-%20Offers.com&acampID=0&mpid=10098) and other retailers moving up their holiday bargains. To that end, [Amazon](https://press.aboutamazon.com/news-releases/news-release-details/amazon-customers-can-shop-and-save-thousands-deals-during-cyber) is kicking off its Cyber Monday deals on Saturday, November 27. "We have a Black Friday period rather than a Black Friday day," Saunders said. "Consumers are out spending and keen to get into shops, and online will also be robust." [Target makes Thanksgiving Day closings permanent 00:15](https://www.cbsnews.com/video/target-makes-thanksgiving-day-closings-permanent/) While discounts are already in play, Saunders thinks there will be fewer bargains this year because of the product shortages caused by [supply-chain disruptions](https://www.cbsnews.com/news/supply-chain-issues-products-worker-shortage/). "Inventory in thinner on the ground and demand is up," he said. "You have to search harder for deals." The appetite for holiday spending comes even as inflation has increased the price of many products. A Gallup [poll](https://news.gallup.com/poll/357653/holiday-shopping-getting-started-brisk.aspx?utm_source=alert&utm_medium=email&utm_content=morelink&utm_campaign=syndication) out Tuesday found that Americans expect to spend an average of \$886 on holiday gifts this year, slightly higher than last year. "Many factors, most notably inflation and the pandemic, could influence how much consumers spend on gifts this season and where they ultimately shop," Gallup stated. "But as of November, Americans intended to spend a fairly robust amount that should translate into solid holiday sales for the U.S. economy." In: - [Black Friday](https://www.cbsnews.com/cbs-essentials/black-friday-2023/)
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