Black Friday sales up for some, down for others

The annual holiday shopping extravaganza known as Black Friday made its return appearance in Wrangell last week as sales were up among a number of retailers.

Jeff Angerman, owner of Angerman’s Inc., and Angerman’s Outlet, said his sales were up over 2010 – and made a connection between the opening of Front Street and the increase in profit for businesses.

“In general, our sales were much better than in 2010,” Angerman said. “Of course, last year, the whole economy was down. It was a turkey.”

This year, however, was no tryptophan-laced bird for Angerman’s bottom line.

“Our sales were up by more...