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Pandemic, Recession Will Likely Lead To Different Holiday Shopping Season

It’s almost Thanksgiving, which means the holiday shopping season is about to begin in earnest — although in truth, it really already has, with commercials and sales not waiting for Black Friday.

But how will holiday shopping look during a pandemic and recession?

Sabrina Helm is an associate professor of Retailing and Consumer Sciences at the University of Arizona. The Show spoke with her for more on what she's expecting to see this year.

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Mark Brodie is a co-host of The Show, KJZZ’s locally produced news magazine. Since starting at KJZZ in 2002, Brodie has been a host, reporter and producer, including several years covering the Arizona Legislature, based at the Capitol.