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May 23, 2013
Drug Store News is closed for Memorial Day weekend

The offices of Drug Store News will be closed Friday, May 24, and Monday, May 27, in observance of Memorial Day. We wish you a safe and happy holiday.

November 26, 2012
Retail foot traffic edges up on Black Friday, but sales decline slightly

Retailers saw increased foot traffic this Black Friday, but that didn't generate higher sales, according to ShopperTrak, the world's largest counter of retail foot traffic.

CHICAGO — Retailers saw increased foot traffic this Black Friday, but that didn't generate higher sales, according to ShopperTrak, the world's largest counter of retail foot traffic.

According to ShopperTrak's analysis, when compared to Black Friday 2011, retail foot traffic rose 3.5%, to more than 307.67 million store visits. However, retail sales decreased 1.8%, with shoppers spending an estimated $11.2 billion on Friday, compared to $11.4 billion last year.

November 21, 2012
Most adults plan to buy gifts on Black Friday weekend, but fiscal cliff casts shadow

More than half of U.S. adults plan to buy holiday gifts during Thanksgiving weekend, according to a new survey from the Consumer Electronics Association.

ARLINGTON, Va. — More than half of U.S. adults plan to buy holiday gifts during Thanksgiving weekend, according to a new survey from the Consumer Electronics Association.

The survey found that 60% will buy gifts during Black Friday weekend, with the average adult planning to spend $218 between Thursday and Monday, compared with $159 last year. At the same time, the "fiscal cliff" may affect their holiday spending. Overall, consumers plan to spend $842 on gifts this year.

September 1, 2011
Drug Store News is closed on Labor Day

The offices of Drug Store News will be closed Monday, Sept. 3, in observance of Labor Day, and the Monday edition of DSN A.M. will not be published. We wish you a happy and safe holiday weekend!

The offices of Drug Store News will be closed Monday, Sept. 3, in observance of Labor Day, and the Monday edition of DSN A.M. will not be published. We wish you a happy and safe holiday weekend!