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Holiday Schedules Part 2: Black Friday, The 2000s & Retail Today

This week, we’re diving into the real history behind Black Friday, how the 2000s pushed retail into full holiday overdrive, what it was really like inside major stores during December, and how COVID briefly changed everything. From long hours and blackout dates to the magic moments only retail workers understand, this episode breaks down why holiday schedules feel so heavy — and why joy still finds a way to show up.

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