CHESTERFIELD COUNTY, Va. (WRIC) — Big-box stores across American and here in Greater Richmond opened their doors near dawn on Friday, Nov. 28 for Black Friday, hoping to grab holiday shoppers’ attention with markdowns despite months-long economic uncertainties and tariffs.
Like many stores, JCPenney at Chesterfield Towne Center welcomed customers at 5 a.m. to snag bargains, including one family who’s made Black Friday shopping a family tradition.
When asked what items the family members are looking for, Janie Whitlow said, “Great deals. Great deals with shoes, appliances. Even if we don’t find anything, we got together.”…