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Best Black Friday Deals: JCPenney, Macy's, and ... Rite Aid?
One recent survey says these three retailers have the highest average discounts for Black Friday.

Looking for the best Black Friday deals? According to WalletHub, head to Rite Aid.
WalletHub, a person finance service, says JC Penney, Macy’s and Rite Aid have the highest average Black Friday discounts this year. On the flip side, Costco, Best Buy, and Walmart have the lowest average discounts.
WalletHub ranked major retailers in its Best and Worst Retailers for Black Friday Deals survey. Here are the five retailers with the highest average discounts:
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- JCPenney, 65 percent discount
- Macy’s, 54%
- Rite Aid, 53%
- Meijer, 51%
- Sears, 50%
And these are the five retailers with lowest discounts:
- Costco, 21%
- Big Lots, 25%
- Amazon, 26%
- Best Buy, 32%
- Walmart 32%
With the U.S. economy gaining strength, total retail sales this holiday season are expected to hit $617 billion—an increase of 4 percent from last year, according to the National Retail Federation.
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