black friday Global Black Friday Online Sales Hit Record $74.4 Billion Black Friday online spending reaches a new global high of $74.4 billion, fueled by strong US consumer demand. US shoppers alone spend over $10 billion in a single day for the first time.
ecommerce Thanksgiving Online Sales Surge Nearly 9 Percent, Mobile Shopping Hits Record High Early Thanksgiving online sales show a strong rebound, with U.S. shoppers spending billions and relying heavily on mobile devices to snag holiday discounts.
black friday Black Friday Online Sales Hit Record $9.12 Billion Despite Economic Headwinds Online Black Friday sales reach a record $9.12 billion, edging past last year's figures despite inflation and economic concerns. Consumers actively hunt for steep discounts across electronics, toys, and apparel.
cyber monday Cyber Monday Spending Hits $10.8 Billion Amid Muted Pandemic Holiday Season Cyber Monday 2020 generates $10.8 billion in US online sales, marking a 15.1% increase over last year despite falling short of initial projections. The pandemic alters consumer habits, pushing total holiday season e-commerce spending past $100 billion.
black friday Black Friday Online Sales Smash Records As Shoppers Avoid Stores Black Friday online sales surge to record highs as consumers bypass physical stores amid the pandemic. Smartphones drive a significant portion of this historic digital shopping shift.
amazon Pandemic Shifts Amazon Prime Day to Start Holiday Shopping Season Early Amazon Prime Day moves to October this year due to the pandemic, with experts predicting it will kick off the holiday shopping season and generate up to $10 billion in sales. About two-thirds of consumers plan to shop the event, outpacing traditional Black Friday and Cyber Monday expectations.
cyber monday Cyber Monday 2020 Brings Massive Tech Deals But Requires Smart Shopping Cyber Monday 2020 extends the holiday shopping season with significant gadget discounts, though online shoppers must remain cautious. Experts recommend verifying product legitimacy and carefully evaluating personal needs before making a purchase.
black friday Black Friday Online Sales Surge Up to 42% Amid Pandemic Shopping Shift Black Friday 2020 online sales are on track to reach record highs between $8.9 billion and $10.6 billion as consumers avoid in-store crowds due to the pandemic. Retailers successfully spread discounts throughout November to encourage early digital purchasing.
cyber monday Top Cyber Monday Tech Deals Feature Major Smartphone and Speaker Discounts Cyber Monday brings a fresh wave of significant discounts on top-tier tech, including record-low prices on Samsung smartphones and Sonos speakers. Shoppers also have a final chance to grab lingering Black Friday deals before the holiday shopping season ends.
amazon Amazon Confirms Prime Day 2020 Starts October 13 Amazon officially sets Prime Day 2020 for October 13 and 14, shifting the event from its usual July slot due to pandemic delays. The 48-hour sale promises the lowest prices of the year on Amazon devices.
mobile apps Black Friday Drives Record Mobile Game Revenue as Android Security Improves This week in apps highlights a record-breaking $70 million in U.S. mobile game revenue on Black Friday alongside Google's announcement that 80% of Android apps now encrypt traffic by default.
nintendo Nintendo Switch Breaks U.S. Sales Record During Thanksgiving Week The Nintendo Switch sells over 830,000 units in the U.S. during Thanksgiving week, marking its best sales week ever. A forthcoming launch in China promises to push global numbers even higher.
fbi FBI Warns Holiday Shoppers About Smart TV Security and Privacy Risks The FBI issues a warning about smart TV vulnerabilities just as holiday shopping reaches its peak. The agency highlights risks ranging from hacker intrusions to invasive data collection by manufacturers.
black friday Black Friday Online Spending Hits Record $7.4 Billion as Shoppers Embrace Mobile Black Friday online spending reaches a record $7.4 billion, driven by a surge in mobile shopping and higher average order values. Analysts now expect Cyber Monday to break another record with $9.4 billion in sales.
thanksgiving Online Thanksgiving Sales Hit Record $4.4 Billion as Holiday Season Shortens Consumers spend a record $4.4 billion online during Thanksgiving, driven by a shorter holiday shopping season and steep early discounts. Mobile devices account for nearly half of these purchases.