Black Friday Deals Trump the Recession
During this year's Black Friday, you could be excused for thinking we're no longer being affected by the recession. The yearly post-Thanksgiving shopping frenzy has been dampened in recent seasons due to economic downturn, but due to irresistible prices and some shrewd tactics on the part of some retail chains, this Black Friday could end up being the busiest in recent memory. The Mall of America, for example, reported more customers this year. Some chains, such as Best Buy, Sears, Macy's and Toys R Us had earlier opening times, or limited 24-hour access. The majority of purchases were toys and…