U.S. consumers spent a record $11.8 billion online during Black Friday sales:
Shoppers turned out in big numbers for Black Friday despite wider economic ...
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Online Black Friday Sales Hit Record HighU.S. online shoppers spent $11.8B on Black Friday, a 9.1% increase from last year, driven largely by mobile purchases and peak midday traffic.
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- U.S. online sales on Black Friday set a new record at $11.8 billion, increasing by 9.1% compared to the previous year.
- Most transactions occurred during the late morning to early afternoon hours, with mobile devices responsible for more than half of all purchases.
- Foot traffic in physical stores dropped by 3.6% as shoppers spread their purchases over a longer period and visited stores more selectively.
- Despite price hikes and economic worries, spending on Cyber Monday is predicted to reach an unprecedented $14.2 billion.
The story isn't just that shoppers stayed home; it's that they're changing how and when they shop.— Joe Shasteen, global manager of advanced analytics at Retail Next, in emailed comments.
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