Black
Friday wasn’t just about standing in line for the best deals. For the
first time, online sales on the day after Thanksgiving topped $1
billion. Amazon.com was the most-visited retail website on Black Friday
and Wal-Mart was second, followed by websites for Best Buy, Target and
Apple. Source Link
A
lot of things have changed on fast food restaurant menus in 15 years,
but a new report says overall calorie counts aren’t among them. A study
of eight top restaurant chains showed they’re offering over 50% more
items, including more salads. But average calories barely dropped, as
more desserts and high-calorie condiments are on the menu. Source Link
Want
to keep that cash in your wallet longer? Ask for crisp new bills at the
bank. A study found that people tended to spend more with worn bills
than new ones. And having new money could reverse the habit of holding
large bills and spending smaller denominations faster. Source Link
