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.

Amazon Turns to Price Cuts and Product Drops for Holiday Sales
Amazon Turns to Price Cuts and Product Drops for Holiday Sales
November 14, 2022  |  Retail

Amazon will launch its 48 hours of Black Friday deals on Nov. 24 — Thanksgiving Day — while also making product drops before and after...

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History Suggests Black Friday ‘22 Could See Similar Consumer Response Amid Sales Fatigue
History Suggests Black Friday ‘22 Could See Similar Consumer Response Amid Sales Fatigue
November 07, 2022  |  Retail

The holiday shopping headwinds are completely different this year than last, but PYMNTS research suggests the impact on consumers’ buying habits could mirror those reported...

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As Inflation Rages, Walmart Announces Month-Long Sales Event
As Inflation Rages, Walmart Announces Month-Long Sales Event
October 19, 2022  |  Retail

Walmart is expanding its Black Friday deals for the entire month of November in a bid to get customers excited about shopping at a time...

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Walmart Joins Other Retailers in Early Holiday Sales
Walmart Joins Other Retailers in Early Holiday Sales
October 04, 2022  |  Retail

A perfect storm of bloated inventories, economic conditions and scary stories is brewing up holiday shopping deals from major retailers that are weeks ahead of...

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Earliest Holiday Shopping Events Pit ‘Christmas Creep’ Against ‘Sales Fatigue’
Earliest Holiday Shopping Events Pit ‘Christmas Creep’ Against ‘Sales Fatigue’
October 03, 2022  |  Retail

The so-called “Christmas Creep,” where holiday shopping and sales events start earlier and earlier each year, has become so entrenched in retail circles that it...

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JPMorgan Chase Card Payments Set Record During Cyber Weekend
JPMorgan Chase Card Payments Set Record During Cyber Weekend
December 14, 2021  |  Consumer Payments

J.P. Morgan Chase & Co. set a new daily record for processing card payments during last month’s Cyber Weekend, one sign that shoppers are willing...

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Today in Retail: Macy’s Looks for Digital, Physical Balance; Amazon the Hot Spot for Toys
Today in Retail: Macy’s Looks for Digital, Physical Balance; Amazon the Hot Spot for Toys
December 03, 2021  |  Retail

In today’s top retail news, Macy’s is reportedly trying to find the right way to balance its stores with its eCommerce presence as it mulls...

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US Consumers Say They’ll do Half of Their Remaining Holiday Shopping Online
US Consumers Say They’ll do Half of Their Remaining Holiday Shopping Online
December 02, 2021  |  Retail

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PayPal Sees Uptick in BNPL Spending for Black Friday
PayPal Sees Uptick in BNPL Spending for Black Friday
December 01, 2021  |  BNPL

PayPal saw a much greater than usual use of buy now, pay later (BNPL) options on Black Friday, according to CEO Dan Schulman. Get the...

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