CHRISTMAS OVER, THE SALES BEGIN.Byline: Brent Hopkins Staff Writer Black Friday Black Friday, Sept. 24, 1869, in U.S. history, day of financial panic. In 1869 a small group of American financial speculators, including Jay Gould and James Fisk, sought the support of federal officials of the Grant administration in a drive to corner the gold kicked the shopping season off. Today a mega-Monday will cap it off. The day after Christmas always brings a crush of shoppers, hunting for post-holiday deals on wrapping paper Noun 1. wrapping paper - a tough paper used for wrapping kraft, kraft paper - strong wrapping paper made from pulp processed with a sulfur solution butcher paper - a strong wrapping paper that resists penetration by blood or meat fluids , ornaments and the last couple sweaters and socks that retailers couldn't clear out. But with Hanukkah starting at sundown Sunday and a holiday for many workers today, retailers expect a early-morning run far outpacing recent years. ``It'll be a hectic day,'' said C. Britt Beemer, chairman of America's Research Group. ``There was no real reason to shop early, so it leaves it up to the biggest deals to attract shoppers now. Retailers are desperate to get people in there.'' His polls indicate that 55 percent of people plan to give gift cards this year, further fueling the shopping traffic. With stores dangling markdowns of 50 percent and more, along with new post-Christmas merchandise to fill out shelves, consumers will likely spend heavily. ``I wouldn't be a bit surprised if savvy Hanukkah shoppers are waiting for the deals,'' said Cris Bremner, senior marketing manager for The Oaks in Thousand Oaks Thousand Oaks, residential city (1990 pop. 104,352), Ventura co., S Calif., in a farm area; inc. 1964. Avocados, citrus, vegetables, strawberries, and nursery products are grown. . ``A lot of people will be off on Monday, so if you're off, why not?'' To cope with the added influx, centers are keeping extra security and parking assistance on hand. They'll crack their doors not long after dawn to catch the influx of bargain hunters Bargain Hunters was a game show on ABC in the summer of 1987, hosted by Peter Tomarken. Games Each episode featured six contestants, with two playing one of the following games — Bargain Quiz, Bargain Trap and Bargain Busters — at a time. , then stay open later than usual to handle the more moderately paced-consumers. ``With all the sales going on, I'm sure it'll be a very busy day,'' said Lisa Avakian, senior marketing manager at the Northridge Fashion Center Northridge Fashion Center is a large shopping mall located in Northridge, California. It opened in 1971. It was severely damaged during the Northridge Earthquake in 1994, but renovated extensively in 1995 and 1998. . ``As long as we're selling, we're happy.'' CAPTION(S): photo Photo: (color) Alma Ponce looks for Christmas wrapping paper Friday at Amber's Hallmark at the Northridge Fashion Center. Michael Owen
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