Retailers cast doubt on Black Friday, holiday 2023 spending
A person walks past a sales advertisement at Saks Off 5th Department Store ahead of the Thanksgiving holiday sales in Washington, DC, November 21, 2023.Saul Loeb | AFP | Getty ImagesThere's a dark cloud hanging over Black Friday.A slew of retailers have issued tepid, cautious or downright disappointing fourth-quarter outlooks over the last few weeks, casting a pall over the crucial holiday season right as they gear up for the biggest shopping day of the year.The companies, which include everyone from luxury goods giant…