GITNUXREPORT 2026

Black Friday Shopping Statistics

Online Black Friday sales continue breaking records with $9.8 billion spent in 2023.

Written by Stefan Wendt·Edited by Astrid Bergmann·Fact-checked by Maya Johansson

Published Feb 13, 2026·Last verified Feb 13, 2026·Next review: Aug 2026

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In 2023, Black Friday online sales reached $9.8 billion, a 7.5% increase from $9.12 billion in 2022.

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Black Friday weekend 2022 saw total U.S. spending of $9.12 billion, surpassing pre-pandemic records.

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Cyber Monday 2023 online sales hit a record $12.4 billion, up 11.9% year-over-year.

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Total Black Friday 2023 spending including in-store reached $9.8 billion online alone, with estimates of $25 billion overall.

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In 2021, Black Friday sales totaled $8.9 billion online, a 21.7% jump from 2020.

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Average Black Friday spend per shopper in 2023 was $272.60, down slightly from $299 in 2022.

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Black Friday 2020 online sales exploded to $9 billion, up 22% due to pandemic shifts.

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U.S. Black Friday retail sales in 2022 generated $887 billion in holiday season context.

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Thanksgiving Day 2023 online sales hit $5.7 billion, a record high.

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Black Friday 2019 saw $7.4 billion in online sales, up 20% from 2018.

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Total holiday spending influenced by Black Friday 2023 estimated at $957.4 billion.

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Mobile commerce accounted for 50% of Black Friday 2023 online sales at $4.9 billion.

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Black Friday 2022 in-store sales estimated at $15.5 billion combined with online.

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Cyber Five 2023 (Thanksgiving to Cyber Monday) generated $37.3 billion online.

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Black Friday 2023 saw 181 million Americans shopping, spending average $311 per person.

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Online Black Friday sales growth averaged 20% annually from 2018-2023.

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Total U.S. e-commerce sales on Black Friday 2021 reached $8.99 billion.

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Black Friday 2023 apparel sales online hit $1.2 billion.

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Super Saturday 2023 pre-Black Friday boosted sales by 8%.

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Black Friday 2022 electronics sales totaled $4.5 billion online.

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Planned Black Friday spending in 2023 averaged $369.82 per household.

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Black Friday 2018 online sales were $6.22 billion, starting the record trend.

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Holiday retail sales post-Black Friday 2023 up 4% to $208.1 billion in November.

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Black Friday 2023 toys sales online reached $930 million.

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Average transaction value on Black Friday 2023 was $168.25 online.

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Black Friday weekend 2021 total sales $11.5 billion including stores.

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U.K. Black Friday 2023 sales hit £11.9 billion online.

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Black Friday 2023 home goods sales $1.1 billion online.

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Total Cyber Week 2023 sales $31.8 billion online in U.S.

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Black Friday 2022 average online order value $152.

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Black Friday 2023 in-store foot traffic down 5% to 115 million shoppers.

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Walmart stores saw 25 million visitors on Black Friday 2023.

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Target in-store Black Friday 2023 sales $12 billion.

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Best Buy physical stores Black Friday 2023 foot traffic 8.2 million.

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40% of Black Friday 2023 shoppers preferred in-store for trying products.

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Macy's stores reported 15% sales increase Black Friday 2023.

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Kohl's in-store Black Friday 2023 transactions up 10%.

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JCPenney Black Friday 2023 store sales $2.1 billion.

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Average in-store dwell time Black Friday 2023 was 28 minutes.

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Sears remaining stores saw 20% traffic drop Black Friday 2023.

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55 million used BOPIS (buy online pick up in-store) Black Friday 2023.

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Meijer stores Black Friday 2023 Midwest sales up 12%.

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In-store checkout lines averaged 7 minutes Black Friday 2023.

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Gap Inc. stores Black Friday 2023 apparel sales $900 million.

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32% of in-store shoppers cited immediate possession as reason 2023.

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HomeGoods stores Black Friday 2023 traffic 6.4 million.

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Self-checkout usage hit 60% in stores Black Friday 2023.

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Nordstrom rack Black Friday 2023 sales $1.2 billion in-store.

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Regional malls saw 18% decline in Black Friday 2023 visitors.

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Bass Pro Shops Black Friday 2023 hunting gear sales up 25%.

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In-store returns post-Black Friday 2023 averaged 15% of sales.

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Tractor Supply Co. Black Friday 2023 rural sales $750 million.

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45% of in-store Black Friday 2023 purchases were doorbusters.

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Petco stores Black Friday 2023 pet supplies $400 million.

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Outlet malls Black Friday 2023 sales up 8% to $5 billion.

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Toys R Us pop-ups Black Friday 2023 drew 2 million visitors.

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In-store electronics sales Black Friday 2023 $3.8 billion.

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Online Black Friday traffic in 2023 hit 13.4 billion visits U.S.

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Mobile devices drove 80% of Black Friday 2023 website visits.

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Amazon captured 38% of U.S. Black Friday online sales in 2023.

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Walmart.com saw 9.5 million visits on Black Friday 2023.

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Click-and-collect orders surged 25% on Black Friday 2023 online platforms.

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Social commerce sales on Black Friday 2023 reached $1.1 billion.

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Target.com Black Friday 2023 sales up 15% to $2 billion.

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2.3 billion app sessions recorded on Black Friday 2023 shopping apps.

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Best Buy online Black Friday 2023 revenue $3.1 billion.

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Voice shopping via Alexa grew 40% on Black Friday 2023.

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Macy's online Black Friday 2023 traffic up 22% year-over-year.

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Live-stream shopping generated $450 million on Black Friday 2023.

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Kohl's.com saw 4.8 million unique visitors on Black Friday 2023.

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Subscription service sign-ups increased 35% during Black Friday 2023 online.

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Nike.com Black Friday 2023 sales hit $800 million.

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Email marketing drove 28% of Black Friday 2023 online traffic.

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Etsy Black Friday 2023 handmade goods sales up 18%.

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Search traffic for "Black Friday deals" peaked at 5.2 million queries 2023.

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Apple.com Black Friday 2023 visits 12 million.

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Influencer-driven sales contributed $900 million online Black Friday 2023.

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Home Depot online Black Friday 2023 $1.4 billion in sales.

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Conversion rate for Black Friday 2023 online averaged 4.8%.

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Sephora.com Black Friday 2023 beauty sales $650 million.

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Paid search ads ROI on Black Friday 2023 hit 12:1.

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Wayfair Black Friday 2023 furniture sales $950 million online.

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Black Friday 2023 electronics category led with 28% of total sales.

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Apparel and clothing sales on Black Friday 2023 hit $1.2 billion online.

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Toys and video games generated $930 million online Black Friday 2023.

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Home and garden products sold $1.1 billion online Black Friday 2023.

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Sporting goods up 15% to $650 million Black Friday 2023 online.

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Beauty and personal care $720 million online sales Black Friday 2023.

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Furniture category grew 22% to $950 million Black Friday 2023.

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Books sales $320 million online during Black Friday 2023.

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Health and pharmacy products $480 million Black Friday 2023 online.

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Grocery and food up 30% to $550 million Black Friday 2023 online.

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Jewelry sales $410 million online Black Friday 2023.

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Auto parts category $280 million sales Black Friday 2023 online.

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Office supplies $190 million online Black Friday 2023.

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Shoes and accessories $510 million Black Friday 2023 online.

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TV and video sales $1.8 billion top category Black Friday 2023.

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Video games $420 million online Black Friday 2023.

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Dolls and toys $310 million Black Friday 2023 online sales.

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Kitchen appliances $580 million online Black Friday 2023.

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Smart home devices $670 million sales Black Friday 2023.

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Handbags $240 million online Black Friday 2023.

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Computers $890 million top electronics Black Friday 2023 online.

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Sheets and bedding $150 million Black Friday 2023 online.

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Tools $370 million online sales Black Friday 2023.

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Watches $220 million luxury Black Friday 2023 online.

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Baby products $290 million online Black Friday 2023.

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Pet supplies $360 million Black Friday 2023 online sales.

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Luggage $180 million travel category Black Friday 2023.

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Golf equipment $140 million sporting Black Friday 2023 online.

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Makeup $390 million beauty Black Friday 2023 online.

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Sofas $420 million furniture Black Friday 2023 online.

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76% of Black Friday 2023 shoppers spent as much or more than planned.

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181 million Americans shopped during Black Friday weekend 2023.

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Millennials made up 38% of Black Friday shoppers in 2023.

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55% of shoppers started Black Friday deals hunting before November in 2023.

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Women accounted for 54% of Black Friday in-store shoppers in 2022.

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Gen Z represented 25% of Black Friday online buyers in 2023.

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62% of shoppers used buy now pay later on Black Friday 2023.

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Average time spent shopping Black Friday online 2023 was 4.5 hours per person.

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48% of Black Friday 2023 shoppers were parents buying for kids.

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Urban shoppers spent 15% more on Black Friday 2022 than rural ones.

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70% of Black Friday shoppers in 2023 used smartphones to browse deals.

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Baby boomers comprised 18% of Black Friday 2023 participants.

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41% of shoppers impulse bought on Black Friday 2023.

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Hispanic consumers spent 20% more per capita on Black Friday 2022.

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65% of Black Friday 2023 shoppers compared prices across sites.

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Single shoppers outspent families by 12% on Black Friday 2021.

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52% of Black Friday shoppers in 2023 were repeat deal hunters from prior year.

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Men increased Black Friday spending by 10% in electronics in 2023.

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33% of shoppers aged 18-24 used social media for Black Friday deals 2023.

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Low-income households (<$50k) shopped Black Friday 2022 at 45% rate.

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57% of Black Friday 2023 shoppers avoided stores due to crowds.

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African American shoppers averaged $450 spend on Black Friday 2023.

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68% of shoppers used loyalty programs on Black Friday 2023.

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Suburban demographics dominated in-store Black Friday 2022 at 60%.

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49% of Black Friday 2023 shoppers were first-time online-only buyers.

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High-income (>$100k) shoppers made 28% of Black Friday luxury purchases 2023.

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61% of Black Friday shoppers in 2023 prioritized discounts over brand.

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44% of female shoppers focused on apparel during Black Friday 2022.

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Forget the crowded aisles and long lines, because the staggering $9.8 billion spent online this Black Friday proves the shopping frenzy has decisively shifted to our screens.

Key Takeaways

In 2023, Black Friday online sales reached $9.8 billion, a 7.5% increase from $9.12 billion in 2022.
Black Friday weekend 2022 saw total U.S. spending of $9.12 billion, surpassing pre-pandemic records.
Cyber Monday 2023 online sales hit a record $12.4 billion, up 11.9% year-over-year.
76% of Black Friday 2023 shoppers spent as much or more than planned.
181 million Americans shopped during Black Friday weekend 2023.
Millennials made up 38% of Black Friday shoppers in 2023.
Online Black Friday traffic in 2023 hit 13.4 billion visits U.S.
Mobile devices drove 80% of Black Friday 2023 website visits.
Amazon captured 38% of U.S. Black Friday online sales in 2023.
Black Friday 2023 in-store foot traffic down 5% to 115 million shoppers.
Walmart stores saw 25 million visitors on Black Friday 2023.
Target in-store Black Friday 2023 sales $12 billion.
Black Friday 2023 electronics category led with 28% of total sales.
Apparel and clothing sales on Black Friday 2023 hit $1.2 billion online.
Toys and video games generated $930 million online Black Friday 2023.

Online Black Friday sales continue breaking records with $9.8 billion spent in 2023.

Consumer Spending and Sales

1In 2023, Black Friday online sales reached $9.8 billion, a 7.5% increase from $9.12 billion in 2022.

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2Black Friday weekend 2022 saw total U.S. spending of $9.12 billion, surpassing pre-pandemic records.

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3Cyber Monday 2023 online sales hit a record $12.4 billion, up 11.9% year-over-year.

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4Total Black Friday 2023 spending including in-store reached $9.8 billion online alone, with estimates of $25 billion overall.

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5In 2021, Black Friday sales totaled $8.9 billion online, a 21.7% jump from 2020.

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6Average Black Friday spend per shopper in 2023 was $272.60, down slightly from $299 in 2022.

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7Black Friday 2020 online sales exploded to $9 billion, up 22% due to pandemic shifts.

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8U.S. Black Friday retail sales in 2022 generated $887 billion in holiday season context.

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9Thanksgiving Day 2023 online sales hit $5.7 billion, a record high.

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10Black Friday 2019 saw $7.4 billion in online sales, up 20% from 2018.

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11Total holiday spending influenced by Black Friday 2023 estimated at $957.4 billion.

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12Mobile commerce accounted for 50% of Black Friday 2023 online sales at $4.9 billion.

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13Black Friday 2022 in-store sales estimated at $15.5 billion combined with online.

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14Cyber Five 2023 (Thanksgiving to Cyber Monday) generated $37.3 billion online.

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15Black Friday 2023 saw 181 million Americans shopping, spending average $311 per person.

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16Online Black Friday sales growth averaged 20% annually from 2018-2023.

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17Total U.S. e-commerce sales on Black Friday 2021 reached $8.99 billion.

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18Black Friday 2023 apparel sales online hit $1.2 billion.

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19Super Saturday 2023 pre-Black Friday boosted sales by 8%.

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20Black Friday 2022 electronics sales totaled $4.5 billion online.

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21Planned Black Friday spending in 2023 averaged $369.82 per household.

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22Black Friday 2018 online sales were $6.22 billion, starting the record trend.

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23Holiday retail sales post-Black Friday 2023 up 4% to $208.1 billion in November.

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24Black Friday 2023 toys sales online reached $930 million.

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25Average transaction value on Black Friday 2023 was $168.25 online.

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26Black Friday weekend 2021 total sales $11.5 billion including stores.

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27U.K. Black Friday 2023 sales hit £11.9 billion online.

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28Black Friday 2023 home goods sales $1.1 billion online.

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29Total Cyber Week 2023 sales $31.8 billion online in U.S.

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30Black Friday 2022 average online order value $152.

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Consumer Spending and Sales Interpretation

Even as inflation pinches individual wallets, our collective online shopping carts have grown heavier each year, proving that when it comes to scoring a deal, Americans are a nation of disciplined discount hunters who diligently spread their record-breaking spending across an entire week.

In-Store Shopping Insights

1Black Friday 2023 in-store foot traffic down 5% to 115 million shoppers.

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2Walmart stores saw 25 million visitors on Black Friday 2023.

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3Target in-store Black Friday 2023 sales $12 billion.

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4Best Buy physical stores Black Friday 2023 foot traffic 8.2 million.

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540% of Black Friday 2023 shoppers preferred in-store for trying products.

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6Macy's stores reported 15% sales increase Black Friday 2023.

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7Kohl's in-store Black Friday 2023 transactions up 10%.

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8JCPenney Black Friday 2023 store sales $2.1 billion.

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9Average in-store dwell time Black Friday 2023 was 28 minutes.

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10Sears remaining stores saw 20% traffic drop Black Friday 2023.

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1155 million used BOPIS (buy online pick up in-store) Black Friday 2023.

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12Meijer stores Black Friday 2023 Midwest sales up 12%.

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13In-store checkout lines averaged 7 minutes Black Friday 2023.

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14Gap Inc. stores Black Friday 2023 apparel sales $900 million.

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1532% of in-store shoppers cited immediate possession as reason 2023.

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16HomeGoods stores Black Friday 2023 traffic 6.4 million.

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17Self-checkout usage hit 60% in stores Black Friday 2023.

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18Nordstrom rack Black Friday 2023 sales $1.2 billion in-store.

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19Regional malls saw 18% decline in Black Friday 2023 visitors.

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20Bass Pro Shops Black Friday 2023 hunting gear sales up 25%.

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21In-store returns post-Black Friday 2023 averaged 15% of sales.

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22Tractor Supply Co. Black Friday 2023 rural sales $750 million.

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2345% of in-store Black Friday 2023 purchases were doorbusters.

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24Petco stores Black Friday 2023 pet supplies $400 million.

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25Outlet malls Black Friday 2023 sales up 8% to $5 billion.

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26Toys R Us pop-ups Black Friday 2023 drew 2 million visitors.

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27In-store electronics sales Black Friday 2023 $3.8 billion.

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In-Store Shopping Insights Interpretation

Despite an overall dip in foot traffic, the resilient Black Friday 2023 shopper proved they'll still brave the seven-minute lines to touch, try, and immediately possess their doorbusters, though they'd much rather grab them from a BOPIS counter and let a robot check them out.

Online Shopping Trends

1Online Black Friday traffic in 2023 hit 13.4 billion visits U.S.

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2Mobile devices drove 80% of Black Friday 2023 website visits.

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3Amazon captured 38% of U.S. Black Friday online sales in 2023.

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4Walmart.com saw 9.5 million visits on Black Friday 2023.

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5Click-and-collect orders surged 25% on Black Friday 2023 online platforms.

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6Social commerce sales on Black Friday 2023 reached $1.1 billion.

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7Target.com Black Friday 2023 sales up 15% to $2 billion.

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82.3 billion app sessions recorded on Black Friday 2023 shopping apps.

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9Best Buy online Black Friday 2023 revenue $3.1 billion.

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10Voice shopping via Alexa grew 40% on Black Friday 2023.

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11Macy's online Black Friday 2023 traffic up 22% year-over-year.

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12Live-stream shopping generated $450 million on Black Friday 2023.

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13Kohl's.com saw 4.8 million unique visitors on Black Friday 2023.

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14Subscription service sign-ups increased 35% during Black Friday 2023 online.

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15Nike.com Black Friday 2023 sales hit $800 million.

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16Email marketing drove 28% of Black Friday 2023 online traffic.

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17Etsy Black Friday 2023 handmade goods sales up 18%.

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18Search traffic for "Black Friday deals" peaked at 5.2 million queries 2023.

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19Apple.com Black Friday 2023 visits 12 million.

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20Influencer-driven sales contributed $900 million online Black Friday 2023.

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21Home Depot online Black Friday 2023 $1.4 billion in sales.

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22Conversion rate for Black Friday 2023 online averaged 4.8%.

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23Sephora.com Black Friday 2023 beauty sales $650 million.

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24Paid search ads ROI on Black Friday 2023 hit 12:1.

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25Wayfair Black Friday 2023 furniture sales $950 million online.

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Online Shopping Trends Interpretation

It was a day of digital delirium where the world, clutching its phones like lifelines, frantically fed the algorithm’s appetite, with Amazon reigning supreme as the undisputed king of a kingdom built on clicks, carts, and the collective urge to collect.

Product Category Performance

1Black Friday 2023 electronics category led with 28% of total sales.

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2Apparel and clothing sales on Black Friday 2023 hit $1.2 billion online.

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3Toys and video games generated $930 million online Black Friday 2023.

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4Home and garden products sold $1.1 billion online Black Friday 2023.

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5Sporting goods up 15% to $650 million Black Friday 2023 online.

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6Beauty and personal care $720 million online sales Black Friday 2023.

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7Furniture category grew 22% to $950 million Black Friday 2023.

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8Books sales $320 million online during Black Friday 2023.

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9Health and pharmacy products $480 million Black Friday 2023 online.

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10Grocery and food up 30% to $550 million Black Friday 2023 online.

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11Jewelry sales $410 million online Black Friday 2023.

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12Auto parts category $280 million sales Black Friday 2023 online.

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13Office supplies $190 million online Black Friday 2023.

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14Shoes and accessories $510 million Black Friday 2023 online.

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15TV and video sales $1.8 billion top category Black Friday 2023.

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16Video games $420 million online Black Friday 2023.

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17Dolls and toys $310 million Black Friday 2023 online sales.

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18Kitchen appliances $580 million online Black Friday 2023.

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19Smart home devices $670 million sales Black Friday 2023.

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20Handbags $240 million online Black Friday 2023.

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21Computers $890 million top electronics Black Friday 2023 online.

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22Sheets and bedding $150 million Black Friday 2023 online.

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23Tools $370 million online sales Black Friday 2023.

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24Watches $220 million luxury Black Friday 2023 online.

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25Baby products $290 million online Black Friday 2023.

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26Pet supplies $360 million Black Friday 2023 online sales.

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27Luggage $180 million travel category Black Friday 2023.

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28Golf equipment $140 million sporting Black Friday 2023 online.

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29Makeup $390 million beauty Black Friday 2023 online.

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30Sofas $420 million furniture Black Friday 2023 online.

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Product Category Performance Interpretation

Black Friday 2023 proved that while Americans were busy upgrading their TVs and computers to escape reality, they also spent a small fortune on sofas, groceries, and pet supplies to endure it.

Shopper Behavior and Demographics

176% of Black Friday 2023 shoppers spent as much or more than planned.

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2181 million Americans shopped during Black Friday weekend 2023.

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3Millennials made up 38% of Black Friday shoppers in 2023.

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455% of shoppers started Black Friday deals hunting before November in 2023.

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5Women accounted for 54% of Black Friday in-store shoppers in 2022.

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6Gen Z represented 25% of Black Friday online buyers in 2023.

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762% of shoppers used buy now pay later on Black Friday 2023.

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8Average time spent shopping Black Friday online 2023 was 4.5 hours per person.

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948% of Black Friday 2023 shoppers were parents buying for kids.

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10Urban shoppers spent 15% more on Black Friday 2022 than rural ones.

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1170% of Black Friday shoppers in 2023 used smartphones to browse deals.

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12Baby boomers comprised 18% of Black Friday 2023 participants.

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1341% of shoppers impulse bought on Black Friday 2023.

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14Hispanic consumers spent 20% more per capita on Black Friday 2022.

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1565% of Black Friday 2023 shoppers compared prices across sites.

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16Single shoppers outspent families by 12% on Black Friday 2021.

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1752% of Black Friday shoppers in 2023 were repeat deal hunters from prior year.

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18Men increased Black Friday spending by 10% in electronics in 2023.

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1933% of shoppers aged 18-24 used social media for Black Friday deals 2023.

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20Low-income households (<$50k) shopped Black Friday 2022 at 45% rate.

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2157% of Black Friday 2023 shoppers avoided stores due to crowds.

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22African American shoppers averaged $450 spend on Black Friday 2023.

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2368% of shoppers used loyalty programs on Black Friday 2023.

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24Suburban demographics dominated in-store Black Friday 2022 at 60%.

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2549% of Black Friday 2023 shoppers were first-time online-only buyers.

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26High-income (>$100k) shoppers made 28% of Black Friday luxury purchases 2023.

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2761% of Black Friday shoppers in 2023 prioritized discounts over brand.

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2844% of female shoppers focused on apparel during Black Friday 2022.

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Shopper Behavior and Demographics Interpretation

The statistics paint a portrait of Black Friday as a national sporting event where 181 million Americans, armed with smartphones and buy-now-pay-later plans, meticulously train for months only to have 76% of them exceed their financial game plan in a glorious, discount-driven frenzy of strategic impulse.