147 Million People were expected to shop between friday and sunday. Record numbers of shoppers are making purchases on their mobile devices or ipads, and for those who did venture out today, the foot traffic wasnt just at big box retailers but also at mom and pop neighborhood stores, part of a concerted effort to promote Small Business on this holiday saturday. Nbcs Michelle Franzen has been out in the crowds today, she joins us in front of macys, the Flagship Store in new york. Good evening, michelle. Reporter good evening, kate. Consumer confidence has been improving over the last few months, and retailers are hoping that new excitement along with the emotions of the Holiday Season will translate into a boost in sales. The hunt for deals today paid off for donna bunk, who was just Getting Started with her Holiday Shopping in new york city. Not expecting to get a pair of boots but when you walk past these and theyre only 30, how could you go wrong . Reporter just the attitude retailer
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