Michael Allison

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Professor of Economics who tracks the retail industry at the University of Missouri St. Louis

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The day after Thanksgiving traditionally is the biggest shopping day of the year.  But this time, things could be different.

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The day after Thanksgiving traditionally is the biggest shopping day of the year.  But this time, things could be different.

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