By Kerry Close
BETTER DEALS
As competition intensifies among major retailers, bargains are getting bigger. One steal: Walmart slashed the price of the popular 65-in. Samsung HDTV–normally $1,999–to $798.
TIGHT BUDGETS
A recent NRF poll found that 20% of respondents planned to spend less this holiday season because of the uncertain political climate.
LONGER SALES
Major chains like Best Buy and Amazon now offer deals throughout November rather than just on Black Friday, and many shoppers held out for Cyber Monday.
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