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Record Shattered! Over 200 Million Americans Shopped Thanksgiving Weekend!

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202.9 MILLION SHOPPERS: The Ultimate Black Friday & Cyber Monday Tally Is In, and It’s the BIGGEST Ever!

The Psychological Kickoff: Holiday Shopping Turnout Hits a New Peak

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Ridgewood NJ, the five-day shopping blitz from Thanksgiving Day through Cyber Monday just delivered a massive surge of consumer activity, proving that discounts remain a powerful motivator, even amidst economic uncertainty.

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April Inflation Barely Moves Despite Tariff Warnings — Here’s What the Data Says

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Ridgewood NJ, inflation in April stayed surprisingly steady, even as experts warned that new tariffs could drive prices higher. According to a report released Friday by the U.S. Commerce Department, the Personal Consumption Expenditures (PCE) Price Index — the Federal Reserve’s preferred inflation gauge — rose just 0.1% for the month.

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