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Black Friday

Why Is It Called ‘Black Friday’? The Surprising Theories, History and Rise to Popularity of Retail’s Big Discount Day After Thanksgiving

Everything to know about the shopping event on the day after Thanksgiving, including its origins and best…

Denim Brands Start Black Friday Sales Early

Denim brands like Madewell, Levi's and Wrangler are rolling out Black Friday deals early.

Black Friday Shoppers Seek More Than Just Price Cuts, Accenture Study Reveals

As consumers demand better overall shopping experiences, with focus on variety and service, retailers must…

Salesforce: AI to Influence $61 Billion Worth of Cyber Week Sales

The technology company noted it expects 19 percent of consumer purchases during Cyber Week to be influenced…

Salesforce Projects $311 Billion in Global Sales During Cyber Week

The technology company projects discount rates will continue increasing, fueling consumer spending.

Unwrapping the Mindset of Holiday Shoppers

Google's Kellie Fitzgerald gives a sneak peek into the mindset of shoppers ahead of the holiday season.

TikTok Shop Partners With Venmo Ahead of Black Friday and Cyber Monday

TikTok Shop announced its partnership with the U.S. mobile payments app for secure and seamless payments at…

Amazon Moves Up Black Friday Shipping Deadline for Third-Party Sellers

The tech titan wants inventory to arrive at its warehouses by Oct. 19—a week before 2023's deadline—to…

Klarna: 96% of Black Friday Buy Now, Pay Later Purchases Paid Off

The buy now, pay later firm reported that almost all of the purchases made during the 2023 Black Friday…

Retailers Say Returns, Consumer Data and Competition Are 2024’s Top Challenges

A recently released report by the checkout solution Bolt looks at e-commerce predictions for 2024.

Amazon Shares Insights Into Holiday Season Shopping

The e-commerce giant enhances its holiday shopping experience through personalization. 

Late Gift Shoppers Lift Retail From December Lull

Several factors point to a strong windup to an otherwise mediocre holiday season.

Will Social Commerce, Luxury Sport Take Over 2024? Edited Says Yes

In Sourcing Journal's recent webinar, panelist dove deep into 2023 Black Friday/Cyber Monday spending and how…

Buy Now, Pay Later Spending Bankrolls Cyber Week Wins 

As a record-high number of consumers shopped Black Friday and Cyber Monday deals, BNPL and deep discounts…

Apparel Customers ‘100 Percent Ecstatic’ with Black Friday Results, DHL Supply Chain Exec Says

Black Friday sales growth among DHL Supply Chain customers increased upwards of 5 percent compared to the…