Many local retailers are reporting their best ever Black Friday sales.
Sarnia-Lambton Chamber of Commerce President Rory Ring says lobbying by a coalition of border chambers paid off.
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Ring says the devalued loonie, deeper discounts offered by Sarnia businesses, and Blackburn Radio's "Shop Local Week" campaign were all major factors in the Black Friday success.