Retail
December 24, 2019
Sales spiked most on Black Friday for retailers with pricier goods. Image credit: Neiman Marcus
By Sarah Jones
As retailers sought to attract shoppers during Black Friday weekend, the most successful sales drivers were direct marketing pushes through email and SMS.
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