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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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American Dream Mall Sees $800M Drop in Property Value Amid Leasing Woes and Tax Disputes

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East Rutherford NJ, the American Dream megamall, the second-largest mall in the United States, is facing financial and legal headwinds in 2025 as its assessed property value dropped by over $800 million, or 24%, according to local tax officials.

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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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