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Walmart's Black Friday plans are completely different this year due to the pandemic — here's what to expect

The retailer first started counting customers in April, but it stopped in October as it reportedly rarely neared 20% capacity. Now, the safety protocol is back in place as the US continues to break daily record numbers ofIn addition, each shopper will get a sanitized cart when they enter the store, and "health ambassadors" will remind them to wear masks on Black Friday, Walmart said.

that holiday spending this year would total about $1 trillion, with a slight decrease in in-store sales but a 35% jump in online sales. Walmart said it is preparing for the "new normal" of this holiday season. The biggest stories in fast food, shopping, and more. Sign up for Insider Retail.

 

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They should probably think of a new name for this day.

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