Fewer expect to shop on Black Friday; many will spend less for holidays Gene Marrano November 26, 2020 1 min read Cash will be king, a third expect to spend less than during the 2019 holiday gift-buying season, and fewer expect to shop on Black Friday than they did last year. WFIR’s Gene Marrano has more on a Roanoke College statewide phone survey: About the Author Gene Marrano Editor View All Posts Share: Continue Reading Previous: Once the COVID vaccines arrive, expect gas prices to rise againNext: Head coaches for women’s college basketball programs optimistic Related Stories 1 min read A Spooktacular Saturday ahead Denise Membreno October 22, 2025 1 min read ROA launches Care Cupboard for Airport Federal Employees Clark Palmer October 22, 2025 1 min read Iconic American art debuts at the Taubman Museum, Mill Mountain’s 2026 season, RBT’s Dracula at Jefferson Center Gene Marrano October 22, 2025