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Holiday shopping scams are getting harder to detect. Here's how to protect yourself
By Jamal Sanders
From $1.93B to $11.8B: What 12 years of Black Friday spending reveals about the US economy
Jamal Sanders
Jamal Sanders
Reporter · Bismarck, ND
Jamal is a seasoned business reporter with over 7 years of experience, including work at the Williston Herald. He graduated from the University of South Dakota and has a keen interest in local economic trends and entrepreneurship, specializing in small business coverage.
More from Jamal →Reporter · Thursday, November 12, 2026 at 2:00 PM · 1 min read
Plus500 reports that Black Friday spending surged from $1.93B in 2013 to $11.8B in 2025, revealing economic disparities as the top 10% drive growth amidst financial strain.
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