Retailers are looking to drive holiday sales early before high home energy prices force consumers to put the brakes to spending. Companies began advertising and promoting sale prices and special deals, such as free shipping on internet orders, earlier than usual, say industry experts. Will the combination of early sales by retailers and consumers' knowledge that heating bills are on the way result in higher than usual sales before the Black Friday weekend?

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