Why Stores Were EMPTY on Black Friday - Now Retailers Are Freaking Out

Black Friday used to be the biggest shopping event in America — but in 2025, stores across the country were EMPTY. Walmart, Target, Costco, Best Buy, Kohl’s, Macy’s, Home Depot, Lowe’s, and even Amazon struggled to pull in shoppers. Retailers expected crowds, doorbusters, and record-breaking sales… but instead they got silence. Consumers are broke, inflation is still hitting hard, and the cost of living crisis has pushed millions to cut spending. Now the very companies that depend on massive holiday profits are quietly freaking out. In this video, we’ll break down: • Why Black Friday collapsed across America this year • How inflation, rising prices, layoffs, and shrinking paychecks kept shoppers home • Why major retailers like Walmart, Target, Costco, and Best Buy are facing serious warning signs • What this means for retail workers, small businesses, and the future of the U.S. economy • How this reflects a deeper economic slowdown that Americans are already feeling If Black Friday — the biggest shopping day of the year — looks this bad, it’s a major red flag for the economy. Between inflation, consumer debt, and the ongoing cost of living crisis, the cracks are getting harder to ignore. 📧 Contact: info.ahomesteadjourney@gmail.com 💛 Instagram: instagram.com/ahomesteadjourney 💛 Find me on Rumble here: https://rumble.com/c/AHomesteadJourney 💛 My Amazon Store: https://www.amazon.com/shop/ahomesteadjourney?ref_=hype_hm_sf_e ►Disclaimer: All content found on the A Homestead Journey Clips YouTube Channel, and related social media, including: text, images, videos, or other formats were created solely for informational and entertainment purposes only. The creator and publisher of this video will not be held responsible for any adverse effects that may arise from the use of any item, advice or method on this channel and the corresponding websites. ►Video credit: This video features my commentary and reactions to publicly available TikTok content, used under Fair Use for the purposes of discussion, analysis, and critique. #costoflivingcrisis #inflation #blackfriday