Cyber Monday news and trends

Shopify Outage Locks Merchants Out on Cyber Monday
eCommerce // December 01, 2025

What should have been a Cyber Monday victory lap for Shopify turned into a midday nightmare as merchants worldwide lost access to their admin dashboards and point‑of‑sale systems on one of the busiest online shopping days of the year. Storefronts kept taking orders, but merchants...

Cyber Monday Spending Forecast to Climb 6% With AI’s Help
Consumer Insights // December 01, 2025

American consumers are projected to spend $14.2 billion for Cyber Monday. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today. By completing...

Visa AI Head Predicts ‘Very Fast’ Timeline for GenAI Integration
artificial intelligence // January 22, 2025

GenAI is part of many conversations these days. And it’s true the technology has the potential to transform businesses — improving customer support, risk management and even commerce itself. But as Sam Hamilton, head of AI and Data at Visa, told Karen Webster in the...

Target Lifts Guidance After Record Black Friday-Cyber Monday Sales
Retail // January 16, 2025

Record post-Thanksgiving sales have caused Target to raise its sales guidance. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today. By completing this form,...

Interviews & Exclusives
Visa AI Head Predicts ‘Very Fast’ Timeline for GenAI Integration

January 22, 2025
GenAI is part of many conversations these days. And it’s true the technology has the potential to transform businesses — improving customer support, risk management and even commerce itself. But as Sam Hamilton, head of AI and Data at Visa, told Karen Webster in the latest installment of the “What’s Next in Payments: Memo to […]

Walmart’s Gains in Premium Market Shake Up Holiday Sales

December 06, 2024
Following a strong Black Friday and Cyber Monday, both Walmart and Amazon reported record-breaking sales, with their platforms seeing growth from third-party sellers. Get the Full Story Complete the form...

Retail Brief: Walmart and Amazon Revamp Strategies for Black Friday and Cyber Monday

November 01, 2024
Walmart and Amazon are both ramping up their strategies for Black Friday and Cyber Monday, seeking to capture consumer interest during the holiday shopping season. Get the Full Story Complete...

5 Ways Consumers Choose to Pay This Holiday Season

December 05, 2023
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Quick Reads
American Express Reports 9% Increase in Consumer Spending Around Thanksgiving

December 10, 2025
Consumer retail spending from the week before Thanksgiving through Cyber Monday (Dec. 1) was up 9% year over year, American Express Chairman and CEO Stephen J. Squeri said Wednesday (Dec. 10). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins […]

Shopify Outage Locks Merchants Out on Cyber Monday

December 01, 2025
What should have been a Cyber Monday victory lap for Shopify turned into a midday nightmare as merchants worldwide lost access to their admin dashboards and point‑of‑sale systems on one...

Cyber Monday Spending Forecast to Climb 6% With AI’s Help

December 01, 2025
American consumers are projected to spend $14.2 billion for Cyber Monday. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...

Target Lifts Guidance After Record Black Friday-Cyber Monday Sales

January 16, 2025
Record post-Thanksgiving sales have caused Target to raise its sales guidance. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content —...