Black Friday Isn't Dead, but It's Dying

Black Friday Isn't Dead, but It's Dying

The Friday after Thanksgiving used to mark the beginning of the holiday shopping season. Called "Black Friday," some say it got that name because it was the day when retailers begin to turn a profit or move from "the red" to "the black."

For decades Black Friday was a tradition for many families. People would get up early, head to packed stores, and fight for deals that were often stellar, but in limited quantities.

That has changed in recent years as holiday sales are starting as early as Nov. 1 and some retailers open on Thanksgiving Day. In addition, Cyber Monday, the Monday after Thanksgiving, has become a day for people to score online deals.

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Source: Fool.com