Black Friday

Black Friday is an informal name for the Friday following Thanksgiving Day in the United States, which is celebrated on the fourth Thursday of November. The day after Thanksgiving has been regarded as the beginning of the United States Christmas shopping season since 1952. PYMNTS has been following Black Friday deal and will continue to update with the latest.

Afterpay CEO: How Alt Payments Are Altering Black Friday Spend
Afterpay CEO: How Alt Payments Are Altering Black Friday Spend
November 29, 2019  |  Alternative Finances

Shoppers looking for something a little unusual this holiday season when they head out on Black Friday will have no shortage of interesting options. Christmas...

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How Retailers Are Playing The Holiday Inventory/Retail Tariff Game
How Retailers Are Playing The Holiday Inventory/Retail Tariff Game
November 14, 2019  |  eCommerce

For many retailers, especially those focused on eCommerce, the next several weeks are crucial. The holiday shopping season, stretching from Black Friday and beyond, can...

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Adobe: Online Sales To Soar 14 Pct. In 2019 Holiday Season
Adobe: Online Sales To Soar 14 Pct. In 2019 Holiday Season
November 01, 2019  |  Retail

In releasing predictions for the holiday online shopping season, Adobe said total online spending will increase by 14.1 percent, which is a total of $143.7...

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Holiday Shoppers Forecasted To Spend Record $143.7B
Holiday Shoppers Forecasted To Spend Record $143.7B
October 30, 2019  |  eCommerce

The upcoming holiday shopping season is expected to break records in online spending, a study by Adobe Analytics concluded on Tuesday (Oct. 29). Get the...

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Macy’s Misses On Holiday Sales
Macy’s Misses On Holiday Sales
January 10, 2019  |  Retail

The holiday season was a bit less merry, from a comparable sales perspective, than Macy’s had been forecasting, as the department store retailer cut its...

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How Far Can Dynamic Pricing Go in 2019 — And Where Might It Stumble?
How Far Can Dynamic Pricing Go in 2019 — And Where Might It Stumble?
December 20, 2018  |  eCommerce

Dynamic pricing promises to keep making strides in 2019, with vendors updating their repricing software (“repricing” is another term for “dynamic pricing”), and online sellers...

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US Shoppers To Spend $26B On Dec. 22
US Shoppers To Spend $26B On Dec. 22
December 20, 2018  |  Retail

Data shows that this coming Saturday — December 22 — is poised to be the biggest shopping day of the year. Get the Full Story...

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Online Holiday Spending Already A Record-Breaker
Online Holiday Spending Already A Record-Breaker
December 07, 2018  |  Retail

Christmas is just around the corner, and online holiday shoppers have been busier and spending more than ever, according to a new report. Get the...

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Today In Data: Retailers See Strong Start To The Holidays
Today In Data: Retailers See Strong Start To The Holidays
December 05, 2018  |  Today In Data

Merchants experienced a strong start to the holiday season, with retail spend growth up 7.5 percent on a year-over-year basis over Thanksgiving and Black Friday....

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