Expectations from last year, but still trying to find good stuff. >> reporter: how has the economy impacted your black friday shopping this year? >> it's cut it back a little bit. i don't think we'll feel it, but mentally, i know it's there. >> reporter: the national retail federation predicts more than 166 million people will make purchases this weekend. the economy and inflation are top of mind, says katherine cullen of the national retail federation. >> we do know that many shoppers, you know, still say "it's important to me to spend and celebrate on holiday and holiday celebrations." that ...