Shoppers wrestle over a television as they compete to purchase retail items on “Black Friday' at an Asda superstore in Wembley, north London yesterday. Britain's high streets, malls and online sites were awash with discounts yesterday as more retailers than ever embraced US-style Black Friday promotions, seeking to kick-start trading in the key Christmas period.

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