Chicago celebrated Small Business Saturday in neighborhoods like Humboldt Park and Lincoln Square, with sales, festivities, and a community coat drive.

Aritzia, a luxury women's fashion retailer, opens a flagship store on Chicago's Magnificent Mile, aiming to revitalize the shopping district with a two-floor retail space and special grand opening gifts.

Knoxville's Market Square hosts Holidays on Ice, offering a festive ice skating rink to the community with themed nights and a focus on family time away from digital distractions.

Oklahoma City shoppers took to the streets for Black Friday deals, with early lines and mixed feelings about the worth of the bargains, while dynamic pricing added complexity to the shopping experience.

NYC Mayor Adams announces a plan to support local businesses by educating them about the Corporate Transparency Act to avoid fines during the pre-holiday rush.

Stax.ai, an Arizona-based AI startup, has raised $7 million to expand its workflow automation tools for retirement TPAs, reflecting a tech industry trend towards AI and automation efficiency.

UFP Packaging opens a new Design and Development Center in Newnan, Georgia, featuring a prototyping shop and ISTA-certified testing for innovative and custom packaging solutions.

Atlanta-area shoppers gathered for Black Friday deals, with hundreds waiting outside Bass Pro Shops for gift card giveaways, while traditional in-store shopping remained popular despite online alternatives.

Lakefront Brewery in Milwaukee transformed Black Friday into a craft beer celebration, where enthusiasts line up for limited-edition releases and participate in charitable events like the Warm Hearts Community Coat Drive.

A Canadian developer plans a 510-unit apartment complex in Buckeye, Arizona, while the $275 million Verrado Marketplace breaks ground, promising retail, dining, and jobs with sustainable features like solar power.

A vigil for a teenage shooting victim in Lakewood was interrupted by gunfire, injuring two. Detectives investigate a link between this incident and the teen's death.

Massachusetts shoppers anticipate Black Friday sales surge, but experts question the uniqueness of deals, suggesting many discounts aren't as special as advertised.

Holiday spending in the US is expected to hit $989 billion in 2024, defying economic concerns and leaning on discounts and credit with a potentially tight retail real estate market.