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NJ Man Charged with Defacing Wyckoff ShopRite on Thanksgiving

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Police Say Midland Park Man Vandalized Grocery Store with “Vulgar” Message Expressing Anger Over Holiday Closure

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WYCKOFF, NJ – A routine Thanksgiving holiday in Wyckoff was briefly marred by an unusual act of vandalism driven by sheer holiday shopping frustration. Police have charged a New Jersey man after he allegedly defaced the local ShopRite with a “vulgar” message expressing his anger that the supermarket was closed for the holiday.

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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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The Economics of Unused Gift Cards: What Happens to the Money?

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Ridgewood NJ, each year, Americans spend billions on gift cards, making them a go-to holiday present. But what happens when these cards go unused? While gift cards are marketed as convenient and thoughtful, their unredeemed balances often translate into a windfall for corporations.

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