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Article: 'Cyber Monday' clicks with buyers; Kicks off online shopping.(PAGE ONE)
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- The Washington Times (Washington, DC)
- Article date:
- November 28, 2005
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Byline: Kara Rowland. THE WASHINGTON TIMES
Today, employees across the country return to work after a day of feasting and, of course, a day of shopping. But for shoppers with unfinished business - or office employees who need a break from business - the Monday after Thanksgiving has become one of the biggest shopping days of the year.
Online retailers have been busy tempting buyers with special promotions, discounts and deals on shipping. Now they are bracing for "Cyber Monday."
"It's really the official kickoff of the online holiday season," said Scott Silverman, executive director of Shop.org, a trade group of online retailers and a division ...