Asheville Black Friday shoppers brave cold, crowds in search of holiday deals

ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — Black Friday crowds filled Tanger Outlets Asheville in the early-morning cold on Nov. 29, as shoppers searched for holiday deals and in many cases, a little time together.

“It is Black Friday shopping. It is the biggest shopping day of the year,” Megan Thorp, Marketing Director for Tanger Asheville, told News 13. “It’s kind of the Super Bowl for all of our retailers.”

Thorp said retailers prepared for weeks ahead of the holiday weekend, expecting thousands to browse for bargains following Thanksgiving…

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