Shoppers across Palm Beach County flocked to stores on Black Friday, with many already hitting the National Retail Federation’s projected $890 spending average for holiday gifts, food and decorations.
Long lines and packed corridors greeted bargain hunters at popular shopping destinations, including Tanger Outlets Palm Beach and The Gardens Mall, where crowds exceeded last year’s turnout.
Black Friday chaos: Palm Beach County shoppers spend big despite packed crowds
“It’s way busier than we’ve ever seen it,” Trevor Hoffman, a shopper at Tanger Outlets.
The scene was similar throughout the day, with shoppers describing conditions as “crazy” and “packed.”…