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.

Black Friday Sees Spending Surge Despite Inflation
Black Friday Sees Spending Surge Despite Inflation
November 28, 2023  |  Consumer Insights

Despite inflationary pressures and all the voices warning that this year’s Black Friday was going to be one of restraint, nearly 8.6% more consumers say...

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AI Helps Businesses Put Transactions on Nice or Naughty List 
AI Helps Businesses Put Transactions on Nice or Naughty List 
November 27, 2023  |  Cybersecurity

The ongoing digital transformation of commerce and payments has radically reshaped the holiday shopping season.  Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...

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Millennials Fuel Split-Pay Retail Purchases on Black Friday and Beyond
Millennials Fuel Split-Pay Retail Purchases on Black Friday and Beyond
November 27, 2023  |  Payment Methods

As we enter the holiday season, consumers are finding ways to manage their finances. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...

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Merchants’ Black Friday Was Good Despite Missing Sales from Failed Payments
Merchants’ Black Friday Was Good Despite Missing Sales from Failed Payments
November 27, 2023  |  eCommerce

More than half of Americans made at least one purchase on Black Friday, according to PYMNTS Intelligence data. However, not all online transactions were likely successful. According...

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Black Friday’s Generational Divide: Millennials Spend More Online, Embrace Deferred Payments
Black Friday’s Generational Divide: Millennials Spend More Online, Embrace Deferred Payments
November 27, 2023  |  Consumer Payments

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From Slump to Surge, Ads and Influencers Revive Black Friday
From Slump to Surge, Ads and Influencers Revive Black Friday
November 27, 2023  |  Retail

Despite the price hikes that threatened the Black Friday spirit, 2023 saw shoppers rising to the occasion with a 10% surge in participation compared to...

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Black Friday Online Sales Approach $10 Billion 
Black Friday Online Sales Approach $10 Billion 
November 26, 2023  |  Retail

Americans reportedly spent a record $9.8 billion online during this year’s Black Friday. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...

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Best Buy Lowers Sales Outlook as Black Friday Looms
Best Buy Lowers Sales Outlook as Black Friday Looms
November 21, 2023  |  Earnings

Best Buy says cooling consumer demand for appliances helped drive down third-quarter sales. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...

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Amazon and Walmart’s Latest Battleground: Digital Holiday Shoppers
Amazon and Walmart’s Latest Battleground: Digital Holiday Shoppers
November 17, 2023  |  Retail

As Thanksgiving approaches, brands and retailers are pulling out all the stops to gobble up hesitant consumers’ inflated dollars, and Amazon and Walmart are no...

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