idea being to block the shopping spree to publicize their environmental concerns. i don't find it protesting against over consumption today we can consume that more fairly more ethically so when you buy a handbag don't get a new one every year to change the color to keep it it lasts 10 or 15 years. from block friday back to the u.s. and black friday shoppers are more interested in finding bargains than worrying about climate change or the downsides of consumerism but what i am so you know the anticipation you see behind us there's a lot of people who want to be the 1st person to get what you want. traditionally black friday is the most important sales day of the year the u.s. retail sector depends on it being a success. so how hopeful are american retailers for a big holiday season our financial correspondent in new york korda had this to say . hopes are up on wall street that it will be