https://www.siliconvalley.com/2024/11/29/black-friday-bay-area-shoppers-still-worried-about-prices-but-appear-ready-to-spend-this-holiday-season/

Inflation? Tariffs? Trade wars? After a contentious election, Bay Area shoppers may still feel nervous about the economy’s direction, but many appear ready to spend this holiday season — albeit with a keen eye on prices.

Heading into the Thanksgiving weekend, gift-hunters were already flocking to shopping malls and retail stores across the region in search of early Black Friday deals on everything from athleisure to kitchen accessories.