Why Today Is Called “Black Friday”

“Black Friday” as a name for the day after Thanksgiving was coined by police officers in New England. One of the earliest documented references of this was in December of 1961, where Denny Griswold of Public Relations News stated: “in Philadelphia, it became customary for officers to refer to the post-Thanksgiving days as Black Friday … Read more

Will Smartphones Kill the Tradition of Black Friday?

The obligatory chore of holiday shopping isn’t nearly as stressful as it once was—thanks in large part to our mobile devices. No longer are we required to dedicate entire days at the mall, maneuvering through hordes of shoppers and enduring long lines; today, we simply need a WiFi connection and some spare time. According to … Read more