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 Innovates on Alexa and ‘Hauls’ in a New Shopping Experience
Amazon Innovates on Alexa and ‘Hauls’ in a New Shopping Experience
November 15, 2024  |  Retail

With a nod to digital engagement and the fast-approaching holiday shopping season, Levi’s launched the Levi’s Jeans Fit Guide in Germany, using Amazon Alexa technology...

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Retail Brief: Walmart and Amazon Revamp Strategies for Black Friday and Cyber Monday
Retail Brief: Walmart and Amazon Revamp Strategies for Black Friday and Cyber Monday
November 01, 2024  |  Walmart Amazon whole paycheck

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....

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Shopify Finance Streamlines Merchant Payments, Bill Pay and Credit
Shopify Finance Streamlines Merchant Payments, Bill Pay and Credit
October 29, 2024  |  Retail

Shopify has introduced Shopify Finance, a hub housing all of the eCommerce platform’s financial solutions. “Practices like rigid repayment terms, credit history requirements, or months-long loan...

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Forget Cyber Monday: Evolving Habits Reshape Holiday Spending
Forget Cyber Monday: Evolving Habits Reshape Holiday Spending
October 25, 2024  |  Retail

As the holiday season approaches, consumer shopping habits are shifting to earlier purchases and retailers are scrambling to get ready for what may be a...

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National Retail Federation Reports Higher Sales as Holiday Season Kicks Off
National Retail Federation Reports Higher Sales as Holiday Season Kicks Off
December 11, 2023  |  Retail

The National Retail Federation (NRF) says the holiday shopping season got off to a strong start. The federation’s Retail Monitor, produced in tandem in CNBC and...

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Holiday Shoppers May Pull Back Spending Despite Strong Black Friday
Holiday Shoppers May Pull Back Spending Despite Strong Black Friday
December 06, 2023  |  Consumer Insights

Before the start of the holiday shopping season, market research data suggested there would be generalized cost cutting across all spending categories and demographic groups....

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5 Ways Consumers Choose to Pay This Holiday Season
5 Ways Consumers Choose to Pay This Holiday Season
December 05, 2023  |  Consumer Insights

’Tis the season … … to puzzle out how to get everyone on your list, well, satisfied. Without breaking the bank. PYMNTS Intelligence data, headed...

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Retailers Raise Annual Forecasts After Strong Black Friday Sales
Retailers Raise Annual Forecasts After Strong Black Friday Sales
December 01, 2023  |  Retail

Retailers are reportedly expressing optimism for the holiday season sales following stronger-than-expected figures during Black Friday and Cyber Monday.  The heavy discounts offered during these...

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Consumers Take Advantage of Deals, BNPL as Holiday Shopping Kicks Off
Consumers Take Advantage of Deals, BNPL as Holiday Shopping Kicks Off
December 01, 2023  |  Retail

Despite economic uncertainty, consumers have been spending in the week after Thanksgiving to complete a portion of their holiday shopping and take advantage of the...

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