US Black Friday spending in stores and online rose 3.4% year-over-year, data show
Overall spending on Friday rose 3.4% year-over-year, according to Mastercard SpendingPulse, which excludes automotive sales and is not adjusted for inflation. From Nov. 1 through Dec. 24, spending in stores and online is expected to be up 3.2% year-over-year, according to its earlier estimates.
Black Friday Online Sales Up 10%, As In-Store Traffic Falls 8%
Online brands saw big growth on Black Friday, but it came at the expense of in-store shopping. The extended promotional period also hurt Black Friday.
Black Friday spending soars near $11 billion online, shattering a record
U.S. consumers spent nearly $11 billion online on Black Friday, shattering a record this holiday season, with Mastercard saying retail sales jumped 3.4 percent from last year. An NBC News price analysis also revealed that the cost of goods like tech gadgets to toys were at the lowest prices since at least July.
Black Friday shoppers hit stores across U.S. with spending records expected to fall
Discount hunters searching for Black Friday deals have officially kicked off the holiday shopping season. Consumers are forecasted to break spending records in 2024, with the average person expected to spend a little over $1,000, up 14% from last year, according to data from RetailMeNot.
Black Friday Sales Accelerate With Online Spending a Bright Spot
Black Friday sales grew at a faster pace in the US this year, underscoring that choosy consumers are still opening up their wallets when they find the right products.
US Black Friday spending at stores inches ahead, as Americans spend more online
Black Friday spending in U.S. retail stores was muted this year in contrast to a more robust rise online, as bargain-hungry Americans skipped stores in favor of their phones and laptops, according to data from Mastercard and other data providers.
Photos show Black Friday crowds at retailers across the US even as more shoppers move online
Black Friday crowds aren't what they used to be, but shoppers still turned out at brick-and-mortar stores in large numbers this year.
Retail sector in focus as Black Friday shopping kicks off
Easing interest rates and inflation, the threat of looming tariffs, as well as a heavy dose of holiday spirits, is having Americans going shopping in record numbers this year. According to the National Retail Federation,
Shoppers spent a record $10.8 billion online on Black Friday. Up next? Cyber Monday
Shoppers spent a whopping $10.8 billion online on Black Friday, according to Adobe Analytics. The total for Cyber Week could be nearly four times that amount.
Online Black Friday spending is on track to break a record this year, despite inflation
Adobe reports $7.9 billion in online spending on Black Friday, up 8.2% from 2023, and expects final online numbers between $10.7 and $11 billion.
Retailers coax Black Friday shoppers into stores with big discounts and giveaways
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Major Retailers See Stock Gains on Black Friday
Apple, Amazon, Target, Walmart, Best Buy, Macy's, Kohl's and Nordstrom's stock prices slightly increased on Friday.
Skip The MacBook Pro Black Friday Offers And Wait For Apple’s MacBook Air
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Inflation worries drive bargain hunt among Black Friday shoppers
People were eager to see stores' Black Friday discounts, often comparing them to rivals' prices for similar merchandise ...
Black Friday shoppers face pressure as Amazon workers prepare to strike
The race is on to holiday shop this Black Friday, but even with inflation cooling, many across the country are striving to ...