CASTLE ROCK, Colo. (KDVR) – Stores at Castle Rock are hoping for a strong recovery on Black Friday after COVID sent a lot of online shoppers during the pandemic outbreak.
In Douglas County, there is no mask regulation, so the rules at The Outlets at Castle Rock follow Douglas County guidelines. The shops there are outdoors, so you have to walk outside to get to another store.
Over the years, Black Friday and Cyber Monday have competed for customers. According to the National Retail Federation, in 2020, Thanksgiving weekend (from Turkey Day through Cyber Monday) drew 186.4 million US shoppers. This is down 1.7% from 2019 when the same weekend drew 189.6 million US shoppers. Thanksgiving weekend drew 165.8 million shoppers in 2018 and 174.6 million in 2017.
According to BlackFriday.com Shopping and Spending Survey, Over the years, Black Friday and Cyber Monday have jostled for dominance. In 2020, Cyber Monday is the top day when consumers plan to shop, with 30% saying they plan to shop on Cyber Monday, compared with 24% saying they plan to shop on Black Friday.
The shops at Castle Rock are open from 6 a.m. to 9 a.m. on Black Friday.
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