Black Friday Sales Seen Strong, But Will It Last?

Black Friday sales seen strong, but will it last?

NEW YORK (Reuters) - U.S. consumers turned out in strong numbers to hunt for holiday bargains on Black Friday, though many said they were spending selectively and industry executives questioned whether the momentum would last.

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