Despite uncertainty about the economy and rising tariffs, it appears Black Friday is still going strong. Arriving at the Mall of America before doors opened on Friday, hundreds of shoppers were lined up outside, braving the cold.

A secret happy hour, cut-the-line pizza orders, quick caffeine runs and more will help make your excursion hangry-free.

As the excitement builds — try to find a rink around the Twin Cities without displays — the international tournament has actually built a store, The World Junior Championship Headquarters Store, which opened at the Mall of America on Monday.

The Mall of America is undergoing the makeover of the year. With new stores and remodels on the way, it might be time to get your shopping bags ready. According to a press release, five new stores recently opened their doors to customers in the MOA.

A shopping cart full of Barbies can be seen as shoppers browse through Kohl’s department store for Black Friday, Friday, Nov. 28, 2025, in Woodstock, Ga. (AP Photo/Megan Varner) Shoppers enter a Kohl’s department store for Black Friday to shop for deals, Friday, Nov. 28, 2025, in Woodstock, Ga. (AP Photo/Megan Varner)

Southdale’s architect had a vision to thwart the cold and create an indoor town square in Edina where it was always 75 degrees.

Retail expert Katie Thomas scours her local shopping mall in Pittsburgh to divine what Americans' shopping habits reveal about the economy and the nation's future.

Black Friday bargains no longer tempt people to leave Thanksgiving tables for midnight mall runs. But the annual sales event still brings more shoppers into stores than any day of