MONTROSE — Traditionally the day after Thanksgiving, also dubbed “Black Friday,” is when stores put up the big sale signs, but this year, because of predicted consumer spending restraints, some stores are trying to jump start the holiday spending trends. Fewer consumers are saving for their holiday shopping throughout the year and more are using credit to buy those large gifts. The November and December holiday shopping period account for as much as 50 percent of merchant’s annual profit and sales, according to CNN Money. Most businesses will do their best to post sales and extend hours to keep “Black Friday” and the holiday shopping in the black. read more