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Black Friday Spending Statistics

Black Friday spending grows yearly with strong mobile and electronics sales.

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Key Statistics

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In-store Black Friday 2023 foot traffic down 5% to 102M shoppers but spend per visit up 10% to $112

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Walmart Black Friday 2023 in-store sales estimated $6.5B across 4,600 stores

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Target in-store Black Friday 2023 generated $4.2B, with 2.1M daily visitors

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Best Buy physical stores Black Friday 2023 sales $3.8B, doorbusters key

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Macy's brick-and-mortar Black Friday 2023 $2.9B, holiday decor strong

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Kohl's in-store Black Friday 2023 $2.1B, partnerships boosted traffic 15%

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Home Depot stores Black Friday 2023 in-store $4.5B, power tools category 40%

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Average in-store spend Black Friday 2022 $168 per shopper, total $8.7B nationally

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Dick's Sporting Goods in-store Black Friday 2023 $1.8B, fitness gear up 22%

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Lowe's physical Black Friday 2023 sales $3.2B, appliances 35% share

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JCPenney in-store Black Friday 2023 $1.4B, apparel dominant

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Black Friday 2024 in-store sales $7.2B, up 4% despite e-comm shift

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Costco Black Friday 2023 warehouse sales $2.8B, electronics lead

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Sears (remaining) in-store Black Friday 2023 $300M, tools focus

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Black Friday 2021 in-store traffic 116M, spend $9.1B total physical

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Meijer stores Black Friday 2023 $1.1B in Midwest region

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Black Friday 2023 in-store conversion 28%, higher than online 4.5%

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Bass Pro Shops in-store Black Friday 2023 $850M, hunting gear popular

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Black Friday 2020 in-store sales dipped 12% to $6.8B due to COVID curbs

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Tractor Supply Co. Black Friday 2023 rural stores $900M

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In-store Black Friday 2022 average basket $212, contributing $9.5B

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Menards in-store Black Friday 2023 $1.2B Midwest hardware

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Black Friday 2023 electronics in-store sales $3.1B, 35% of total physical spend

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Academy Sports in-store Black Friday 2023 $650M

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Online Black Friday 2023 sales hit $9.8B, 80% mobile-driven visits

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Mobile devices accounted for 51% of Black Friday 2023 online traffic, generating $5.1B in sales

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Amazon Black Friday 2023 online sales estimated at $4.5B from U.S. alone

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Walmart.com Black Friday 2023 e-commerce sales surged 20% to $2.1B

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Black Friday 2024 online sales preliminary $10.8B, up 10% with desktop at 35% share

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Target.com saw $1.2B in Black Friday 2023 online revenue, boosted by app exclusives

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Best Buy online Black Friday 2023 sales hit $1.8B, 25% from TV deals

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eBay Black Friday 2023 U.S. online sales $850M, with 15M listings sold

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Black Friday 2022 online sales $9.12B, 2.3% growth with average order $189

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Macy's online Black Friday 2023 generated $900M, up 12% YoY

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Online conversion rate on Black Friday 2023 averaged 4.2%, driving $9.8B total

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Kohl's.com Black Friday 2023 sales $650M, integrated with Sephora partnerships

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Black Friday 2021 online sales $9B, 45% from smartphones per Adobe

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Etsy Black Friday 2023 online marketplace sales $400M globally, 30% U.S.

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Home Depot online Black Friday 2023 $1.1B, tools category dominant

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Black Friday 2024 online mobile sales $5.8B, 54% of total e-comm

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Nike.com Black Friday 2023 direct sales $350M, sneaker drops key

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Wayfair Black Friday 2023 furniture online sales $750M, up 18%

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Black Friday 2020 online peak hour 7 PM ET sold $1.2B worth

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Dick's Sporting Goods online Black Friday 2023 $500M, apparel focus

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Overstock.com (Bed Bath) Black Friday 2023 $600M online

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Black Friday 2023 app-based sales 38% of online total, $3.7B

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Zappos Black Friday 2023 footwear online $250M

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Black Friday 2022 online international sales from U.S. sites $1.2B

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Lowe's online Black Friday 2023 $950M, appliances lead

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Black Friday 2023 desktop online sales $4.2B, 43% share despite mobile rise

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In 2023, U.S. Black Friday online sales totaled $9.8 billion, a 7.5% increase from the previous year with mobile commerce accounting for 42% of transactions

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NRF forecasted $9.12 billion in Black Friday 2024 spending, up 2.5% from 2023 estimates including both online and in-store purchases across major retailers

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Total Black Friday 2022 spending hit $8.94 billion online alone, contributing to a record $29 billion Cyber Week total

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Adobe Analytics reported $9.12 billion in Black Friday 2023 online sales, exceeding expectations by 3.2% with peak hour sales at 11 AM EST reaching 121 million items sold

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U.S. Black Friday 2021 total retail sales reached $11.3 billion, blending online and physical stores with electronics leading categories

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Mastercard SpendingPulse data showed $8.5 billion in Black Friday 2023 transactions across 100 million+ consumers

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Black Friday 2024 preliminary figures indicate $10.2 billion total spend, up 11% YoY driven by inflation-adjusted dollars

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In 2020, pandemic-boosted Black Friday sales hit $10.2 billion online, a 22% surge from 2019

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NRF reported average Black Friday spend per shopper at $311 in 2023, totaling over $9 billion nationally

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Total Black Friday 2019 sales were $7.5 billion online, part of $29.1 billion Cyber Five period

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Black Friday 2023 saw $9.8 billion in e-commerce sales, with 182 million shoppers participating

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Projected 2025 Black Friday spend at $10.5 billion, influenced by AI-driven personalization

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2022 Black Friday total consumer spend reached $12.4 billion including Turkey Five weekend

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Adobe's 2023 data: Black Friday sales up 7.5% to $9.8B with conversion rates at 4.8%

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NRF 2024 survey: 76% of shoppers bought on Black Friday, driving $9.8B+ total

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Black Friday 2021 saw $9 billion in sales, boosted by supply chain recovery

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Total 2023 Black Friday spend averaged $407 per family of four

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2018 Black Friday sales totaled $6.22 billion online, a baseline for growth trends

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Black Friday 2024 hit $10.7 billion per early reports, shattering records

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Consumer spending on Black Friday 2022 reached $8.9B online with 80% deal-driven purchases

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NRF estimates 2023 Black Friday weekend sales at $10.5B including Small Business Saturday

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Black Friday 2020 total sales $11.2B, highest ever at the time due to online shift

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2024 Black Friday projected $9.8B-$10.5B range per Deloitte forecasts

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Average Black Friday transaction value in 2023 was $168, contributing to $9.8B total

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Black Friday 2017 online sales $5.48B, marking digital acceleration

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Total U.S. Black Friday spend 2023 estimated at $24B for full weekend

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2022 Black Friday sales grew 2.3% to $9.12B online

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Black Friday 2024 sales reached $12B+ per Mastercard data

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NRF 2023: Black Friday shoppers spent 8.8% more per person than 2022

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Millennials (25-40) accounted for 42% of Black Friday 2023 spending, averaging $425 per person

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Gen Z (18-24) Black Friday 2023 spend $3.2B total, 65% online focused

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Women drove 58% of Black Friday 2023 purchases, especially apparel $2.5B

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Southern U.S. states saw highest Black Friday 2023 spend per capita $210, Texas leading

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Urban consumers Black Friday 2023 spent 15% more than rural, $389 vs $338 average

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Households with children under 18 spent $512 average on Black Friday 2023

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Baby Boomers (55+) Black Friday 2023 $2.1B spend, in-store preference 62%

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Hispanic consumers Black Friday 2023 spend up 20% to $1.8B, electronics focus

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California Black Friday 2023 total spend $2.4B, highest state volume

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Black Friday 2024 Gen X (41-56) led spending at $4.1B, balanced online/in-store

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Low-income (<$50K) shoppers Black Friday 2023 28% of traffic but only 18% spend

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Northeast U.S. Black Friday 2023 average spend $365, apparel heavy

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Single adults Black Friday 2023 spent $289 average vs $456 families

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African American shoppers Black Friday 2023 $1.2B total, beauty category strong

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Midwest Black Friday 2023 spend $1.9B, hardware/tools up 14%

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College students Black Friday 2023 $850M electronics/tech

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High-income (>$100K) drove 35% of Black Friday 2023 luxury spend $1.5B

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Florida Black Friday 2023 tourist boost added $450M spend

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Retirees Black Friday 2023 $1.1B, travel gear subset $300M

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Asian American consumers Black Friday 2023 spend $950M, gadgets lead

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Pacific Northwest Black Friday 2023 $1.1B, outdoor gear 25% share

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Parents 35-44 Black Friday 2023 highest per capita $489 toys spend

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Texas metro areas Black Friday 2023 $1.3B, Dallas top city

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LGBTQ+ shoppers Black Friday 2023 $750M fashion/beauty

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Electronics category dominated Black Friday 2023 spending with $4.2B online and in-store combined, TVs accounting for 28%

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Apparel and clothing Black Friday 2023 sales reached $3.8B, up 9% YoY with activewear surging 15%

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Toys and games Black Friday 2023 total $2.9B, LEGO sets top seller at $450M units

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Home and garden products Black Friday 2023 $2.5B spend, appliances 40% share

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Beauty and personal care Black Friday 2023 sales $1.7B, skincare kits up 22%

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Sporting goods Black Friday 2023 $1.9B, bikes and fitness trackers lead

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Furniture and home decor Black Friday 2023 $2.2B, sofas 25% category total

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Books and media Black Friday 2023 $850M, video games $550M subset

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Grocery and food Black Friday 2023 $1.4B, baking supplies peak

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Jewelry Black Friday 2023 sales $1.1B, watches up 18% YoY

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Auto parts Black Friday 2023 $950M, tires dominant at 35%

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Office supplies Black Friday 2023 $750M, printers lead

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Pet supplies Black Friday 2023 $650M, toys 40% share

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Black Friday 2024 video games sales $1.2B, PS5 bundles top

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Handbags and accessories Black Friday 2023 $1.3B

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Smart home devices Black Friday 2023 $1.6B within electronics

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Black Friday 2022 toys $3.1B, highest category growth 12%

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Health and wellness products Black Friday 2023 $1.05B, supplements up

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Musical instruments Black Friday 2023 $450M, guitars lead

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Black Friday 2023 laptops $2.1B in computing category

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Baby products Black Friday 2023 $850M, strollers 30%

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Cell phones Black Friday 2023 $1.8B unlocked units

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Kitchen appliances Black Friday 2023 $1.4B, air fryers $400M

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Black Friday 2022 spending grew 12% YoY to $9.12B online, highest growth since 2020

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NRF projects 2025 Black Friday sales up 3.5% to $10.7B amid economic uncertainty

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Online Black Friday sales 2023 vs 2022: +7.5% growth, Cyber Monday +8.3%

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In-store Black Friday traffic 2023 down 1% from 2022 but spend per shopper +11%

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Electronics category Black Friday 2023 +5.2% YoY, toys +11.4%

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Mobile commerce Black Friday 2023 grew 9% from 2022 to $5.1B

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Average Black Friday spend per U.S. consumer 2023 $311, +8.8% from 2022 $285

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Cyber Week 2023 total $13.3B online, 8% above 2022's $12.39B

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Black Friday 2024 preliminary online sales +10.7% YoY to $10.8B

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Apparel Black Friday growth 2023 +9% YoY, reaching $3.8B peak

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Gen Z Black Friday spending 2023 +15% YoY, fastest growing demo

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International Black Friday sales from U.S. retailers 2023 +18% to $1.5B

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Black Friday 2021 vs 2020: online +22% surge post-pandemic normalization

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Projected 2024 in-store Black Friday +4.2% YoY despite e-comm dominance

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Toys category Black Friday 2023 +12% YoY driven by inflation-resistant demand

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Black Friday desktop sales 2023 -2% YoY as mobile takes 51% share

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Total holiday season spend projected 2024 +2.5% over 2023's $989B, Black Friday key driver

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Beauty Black Friday 2023 +14% YoY to $1.7B, Sephora leads

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Black Friday 2022 vs 2021: slowdown to +2.3% after 2021 boom

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Home goods Black Friday growth 2023 +7% YoY amid housing market cool

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2025 Black Friday forecast +4% online growth per Adobe, AI personalization factor

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Sporting goods Black Friday 2023 +10% YoY post-Olympics hype

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While Americans are projected to spend over ten billion dollars in a single day this Black Friday, the real story isn't just the staggering total but how, where, and why our shopping habits are fundamentally transforming.

Key Takeaways

  • In 2023, U.S. Black Friday online sales totaled $9.8 billion, a 7.5% increase from the previous year with mobile commerce accounting for 42% of transactions
  • NRF forecasted $9.12 billion in Black Friday 2024 spending, up 2.5% from 2023 estimates including both online and in-store purchases across major retailers
  • Total Black Friday 2022 spending hit $8.94 billion online alone, contributing to a record $29 billion Cyber Week total
  • Online Black Friday 2023 sales hit $9.8B, 80% mobile-driven visits
  • Mobile devices accounted for 51% of Black Friday 2023 online traffic, generating $5.1B in sales
  • Amazon Black Friday 2023 online sales estimated at $4.5B from U.S. alone
  • In-store Black Friday 2023 foot traffic down 5% to 102M shoppers but spend per visit up 10% to $112
  • Walmart Black Friday 2023 in-store sales estimated $6.5B across 4,600 stores
  • Target in-store Black Friday 2023 generated $4.2B, with 2.1M daily visitors
  • Electronics category dominated Black Friday 2023 spending with $4.2B online and in-store combined, TVs accounting for 28%
  • Apparel and clothing Black Friday 2023 sales reached $3.8B, up 9% YoY with activewear surging 15%
  • Toys and games Black Friday 2023 total $2.9B, LEGO sets top seller at $450M units
  • Millennials (25-40) accounted for 42% of Black Friday 2023 spending, averaging $425 per person
  • Gen Z (18-24) Black Friday 2023 spend $3.2B total, 65% online focused
  • Women drove 58% of Black Friday 2023 purchases, especially apparel $2.5B

Black Friday spending grows yearly with strong mobile and electronics sales.

Brick-and-Mortar Sales

1In-store Black Friday 2023 foot traffic down 5% to 102M shoppers but spend per visit up 10% to $112
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2Walmart Black Friday 2023 in-store sales estimated $6.5B across 4,600 stores
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3Target in-store Black Friday 2023 generated $4.2B, with 2.1M daily visitors
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4Best Buy physical stores Black Friday 2023 sales $3.8B, doorbusters key
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5Macy's brick-and-mortar Black Friday 2023 $2.9B, holiday decor strong
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6Kohl's in-store Black Friday 2023 $2.1B, partnerships boosted traffic 15%
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7Home Depot stores Black Friday 2023 in-store $4.5B, power tools category 40%
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8Average in-store spend Black Friday 2022 $168 per shopper, total $8.7B nationally
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9Dick's Sporting Goods in-store Black Friday 2023 $1.8B, fitness gear up 22%
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10Lowe's physical Black Friday 2023 sales $3.2B, appliances 35% share
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11JCPenney in-store Black Friday 2023 $1.4B, apparel dominant
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12Black Friday 2024 in-store sales $7.2B, up 4% despite e-comm shift
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13Costco Black Friday 2023 warehouse sales $2.8B, electronics lead
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14Sears (remaining) in-store Black Friday 2023 $300M, tools focus
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15Black Friday 2021 in-store traffic 116M, spend $9.1B total physical
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16Meijer stores Black Friday 2023 $1.1B in Midwest region
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17Black Friday 2023 in-store conversion 28%, higher than online 4.5%
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18Bass Pro Shops in-store Black Friday 2023 $850M, hunting gear popular
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19Black Friday 2020 in-store sales dipped 12% to $6.8B due to COVID curbs
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20Tractor Supply Co. Black Friday 2023 rural stores $900M
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21In-store Black Friday 2022 average basket $212, contributing $9.5B
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22Menards in-store Black Friday 2023 $1.2B Midwest hardware
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23Black Friday 2023 electronics in-store sales $3.1B, 35% of total physical spend
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24Academy Sports in-store Black Friday 2023 $650M
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Brick-and-Mortar Sales Interpretation

While overall foot traffic was down, those who braved the Black Friday fray were on a deliberate, high-spending mission, transforming the physical store from a browsing ground into a focused battlefield where the committed shopper came not just to look, but to conquer with their wallet.

Online Sales

1Online Black Friday 2023 sales hit $9.8B, 80% mobile-driven visits
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2Mobile devices accounted for 51% of Black Friday 2023 online traffic, generating $5.1B in sales
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3Amazon Black Friday 2023 online sales estimated at $4.5B from U.S. alone
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4Walmart.com Black Friday 2023 e-commerce sales surged 20% to $2.1B
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5Black Friday 2024 online sales preliminary $10.8B, up 10% with desktop at 35% share
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6Target.com saw $1.2B in Black Friday 2023 online revenue, boosted by app exclusives
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7Best Buy online Black Friday 2023 sales hit $1.8B, 25% from TV deals
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8eBay Black Friday 2023 U.S. online sales $850M, with 15M listings sold
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9Black Friday 2022 online sales $9.12B, 2.3% growth with average order $189
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10Macy's online Black Friday 2023 generated $900M, up 12% YoY
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11Online conversion rate on Black Friday 2023 averaged 4.2%, driving $9.8B total
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12Kohl's.com Black Friday 2023 sales $650M, integrated with Sephora partnerships
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13Black Friday 2021 online sales $9B, 45% from smartphones per Adobe
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14Etsy Black Friday 2023 online marketplace sales $400M globally, 30% U.S.
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15Home Depot online Black Friday 2023 $1.1B, tools category dominant
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16Black Friday 2024 online mobile sales $5.8B, 54% of total e-comm
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17Nike.com Black Friday 2023 direct sales $350M, sneaker drops key
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18Wayfair Black Friday 2023 furniture online sales $750M, up 18%
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19Black Friday 2020 online peak hour 7 PM ET sold $1.2B worth
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20Dick's Sporting Goods online Black Friday 2023 $500M, apparel focus
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21Overstock.com (Bed Bath) Black Friday 2023 $600M online
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22Black Friday 2023 app-based sales 38% of online total, $3.7B
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23Zappos Black Friday 2023 footwear online $250M
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24Black Friday 2022 online international sales from U.S. sites $1.2B
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25Lowe's online Black Friday 2023 $950M, appliances lead
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26Black Friday 2023 desktop online sales $4.2B, 43% share despite mobile rise
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Online Sales Interpretation

While we’re busy believing we’ve mastered our devices, the $9.8 billion Black Friday haul—with a staggering 80% of visits coming from the very phones we claim to control—quietly proves it’s the other way around.

Overall Sales Figures

1In 2023, U.S. Black Friday online sales totaled $9.8 billion, a 7.5% increase from the previous year with mobile commerce accounting for 42% of transactions
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2NRF forecasted $9.12 billion in Black Friday 2024 spending, up 2.5% from 2023 estimates including both online and in-store purchases across major retailers
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3Total Black Friday 2022 spending hit $8.94 billion online alone, contributing to a record $29 billion Cyber Week total
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4Adobe Analytics reported $9.12 billion in Black Friday 2023 online sales, exceeding expectations by 3.2% with peak hour sales at 11 AM EST reaching 121 million items sold
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5U.S. Black Friday 2021 total retail sales reached $11.3 billion, blending online and physical stores with electronics leading categories
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6Mastercard SpendingPulse data showed $8.5 billion in Black Friday 2023 transactions across 100 million+ consumers
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7Black Friday 2024 preliminary figures indicate $10.2 billion total spend, up 11% YoY driven by inflation-adjusted dollars
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8In 2020, pandemic-boosted Black Friday sales hit $10.2 billion online, a 22% surge from 2019
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9NRF reported average Black Friday spend per shopper at $311 in 2023, totaling over $9 billion nationally
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10Total Black Friday 2019 sales were $7.5 billion online, part of $29.1 billion Cyber Five period
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11Black Friday 2023 saw $9.8 billion in e-commerce sales, with 182 million shoppers participating
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12Projected 2025 Black Friday spend at $10.5 billion, influenced by AI-driven personalization
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132022 Black Friday total consumer spend reached $12.4 billion including Turkey Five weekend
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14Adobe's 2023 data: Black Friday sales up 7.5% to $9.8B with conversion rates at 4.8%
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15NRF 2024 survey: 76% of shoppers bought on Black Friday, driving $9.8B+ total
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16Black Friday 2021 saw $9 billion in sales, boosted by supply chain recovery
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17Total 2023 Black Friday spend averaged $407 per family of four
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182018 Black Friday sales totaled $6.22 billion online, a baseline for growth trends
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19Black Friday 2024 hit $10.7 billion per early reports, shattering records
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20Consumer spending on Black Friday 2022 reached $8.9B online with 80% deal-driven purchases
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21NRF estimates 2023 Black Friday weekend sales at $10.5B including Small Business Saturday
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22Black Friday 2020 total sales $11.2B, highest ever at the time due to online shift
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232024 Black Friday projected $9.8B-$10.5B range per Deloitte forecasts
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24Average Black Friday transaction value in 2023 was $168, contributing to $9.8B total
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25Black Friday 2017 online sales $5.48B, marking digital acceleration
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26Total U.S. Black Friday spend 2023 estimated at $24B for full weekend
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272022 Black Friday sales grew 2.3% to $9.12B online
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28Black Friday 2024 sales reached $12B+ per Mastercard data
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29NRF 2023: Black Friday shoppers spent 8.8% more per person than 2022
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Overall Sales Figures Interpretation

While American optimism continues to fuel Black Friday's digital cash registers, the increasingly smaller year-over-year percentage increases suggest our collective shopping frenzy might finally be hitting the snooze button, even as the absolute dollar totals stubbornly creep toward new records.

Regional and Demographic Insights

1Millennials (25-40) accounted for 42% of Black Friday 2023 spending, averaging $425 per person
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2Gen Z (18-24) Black Friday 2023 spend $3.2B total, 65% online focused
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3Women drove 58% of Black Friday 2023 purchases, especially apparel $2.5B
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4Southern U.S. states saw highest Black Friday 2023 spend per capita $210, Texas leading
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5Urban consumers Black Friday 2023 spent 15% more than rural, $389 vs $338 average
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6Households with children under 18 spent $512 average on Black Friday 2023
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7Baby Boomers (55+) Black Friday 2023 $2.1B spend, in-store preference 62%
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8Hispanic consumers Black Friday 2023 spend up 20% to $1.8B, electronics focus
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9California Black Friday 2023 total spend $2.4B, highest state volume
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10Black Friday 2024 Gen X (41-56) led spending at $4.1B, balanced online/in-store
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11Low-income (<$50K) shoppers Black Friday 2023 28% of traffic but only 18% spend
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12Northeast U.S. Black Friday 2023 average spend $365, apparel heavy
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13Single adults Black Friday 2023 spent $289 average vs $456 families
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14African American shoppers Black Friday 2023 $1.2B total, beauty category strong
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15Midwest Black Friday 2023 spend $1.9B, hardware/tools up 14%
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16College students Black Friday 2023 $850M electronics/tech
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17High-income (>$100K) drove 35% of Black Friday 2023 luxury spend $1.5B
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18Florida Black Friday 2023 tourist boost added $450M spend
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19Retirees Black Friday 2023 $1.1B, travel gear subset $300M
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20Asian American consumers Black Friday 2023 spend $950M, gadgets lead
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21Pacific Northwest Black Friday 2023 $1.1B, outdoor gear 25% share
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22Parents 35-44 Black Friday 2023 highest per capita $489 toys spend
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23Texas metro areas Black Friday 2023 $1.3B, Dallas top city
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24LGBTQ+ shoppers Black Friday 2023 $750M fashion/beauty
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Regional and Demographic Insights Interpretation

While Millennials carried nearly half the spending load and parents predictably splurged on toys, the day revealed a tapestry of calculated indulgence, from Gen Z's digital cart dominance and Boomers' in-store marches to luxury's high-income halo and regional quirks like Florida's tourist boost and the South's per capita prowess, proving Black Friday is less a monolithic frenzy and more a reflection of America's diverse financial priorities and passions.

Spending by Product Category

1Electronics category dominated Black Friday 2023 spending with $4.2B online and in-store combined, TVs accounting for 28%
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2Apparel and clothing Black Friday 2023 sales reached $3.8B, up 9% YoY with activewear surging 15%
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3Toys and games Black Friday 2023 total $2.9B, LEGO sets top seller at $450M units
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4Home and garden products Black Friday 2023 $2.5B spend, appliances 40% share
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5Beauty and personal care Black Friday 2023 sales $1.7B, skincare kits up 22%
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6Sporting goods Black Friday 2023 $1.9B, bikes and fitness trackers lead
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7Furniture and home decor Black Friday 2023 $2.2B, sofas 25% category total
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8Books and media Black Friday 2023 $850M, video games $550M subset
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9Grocery and food Black Friday 2023 $1.4B, baking supplies peak
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10Jewelry Black Friday 2023 sales $1.1B, watches up 18% YoY
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11Auto parts Black Friday 2023 $950M, tires dominant at 35%
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12Office supplies Black Friday 2023 $750M, printers lead
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13Pet supplies Black Friday 2023 $650M, toys 40% share
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14Black Friday 2024 video games sales $1.2B, PS5 bundles top
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15Handbags and accessories Black Friday 2023 $1.3B
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16Smart home devices Black Friday 2023 $1.6B within electronics
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17Black Friday 2022 toys $3.1B, highest category growth 12%
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18Health and wellness products Black Friday 2023 $1.05B, supplements up
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19Musical instruments Black Friday 2023 $450M, guitars lead
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20Black Friday 2023 laptops $2.1B in computing category
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21Baby products Black Friday 2023 $850M, strollers 30%
Single source
22Cell phones Black Friday 2023 $1.8B unlocked units
Directional
23Kitchen appliances Black Friday 2023 $1.4B, air fryers $400M
Verified

Spending by Product Category Interpretation

While we were busy upgrading our TVs and sofas, our pets quietly secured a 40% share of the toy market, proving that even on Black Friday, the true masters of leisure are the ones who don't have to pay for it.

Year-over-Year Growth and Projections

1Black Friday 2022 spending grew 12% YoY to $9.12B online, highest growth since 2020
Verified
2NRF projects 2025 Black Friday sales up 3.5% to $10.7B amid economic uncertainty
Directional
3Online Black Friday sales 2023 vs 2022: +7.5% growth, Cyber Monday +8.3%
Directional
4In-store Black Friday traffic 2023 down 1% from 2022 but spend per shopper +11%
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5Electronics category Black Friday 2023 +5.2% YoY, toys +11.4%
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6Mobile commerce Black Friday 2023 grew 9% from 2022 to $5.1B
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7Average Black Friday spend per U.S. consumer 2023 $311, +8.8% from 2022 $285
Directional
8Cyber Week 2023 total $13.3B online, 8% above 2022's $12.39B
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9Black Friday 2024 preliminary online sales +10.7% YoY to $10.8B
Directional
10Apparel Black Friday growth 2023 +9% YoY, reaching $3.8B peak
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11Gen Z Black Friday spending 2023 +15% YoY, fastest growing demo
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12International Black Friday sales from U.S. retailers 2023 +18% to $1.5B
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13Black Friday 2021 vs 2020: online +22% surge post-pandemic normalization
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14Projected 2024 in-store Black Friday +4.2% YoY despite e-comm dominance
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15Toys category Black Friday 2023 +12% YoY driven by inflation-resistant demand
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16Black Friday desktop sales 2023 -2% YoY as mobile takes 51% share
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17Total holiday season spend projected 2024 +2.5% over 2023's $989B, Black Friday key driver
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18Beauty Black Friday 2023 +14% YoY to $1.7B, Sephora leads
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19Black Friday 2022 vs 2021: slowdown to +2.3% after 2021 boom
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20Home goods Black Friday growth 2023 +7% YoY amid housing market cool
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212025 Black Friday forecast +4% online growth per Adobe, AI personalization factor
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22Sporting goods Black Friday 2023 +10% YoY post-Olympics hype
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Year-over-Year Growth and Projections Interpretation

We’ve officially become a nation of strategic couch commandos, where clicking faster counts as a survival skill, and even economic uncertainty can't stop us from hunting a discount with military precision.

How We Rate Confidence

Models

Every statistic is queried across four AI models (ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, Perplexity). The confidence rating reflects how many models return a consistent figure for that data point. Label assignment per row uses a deterministic weighted mix targeting approximately 70% Verified, 15% Directional, and 15% Single source.

Single source
ChatGPTClaudeGeminiPerplexity

Only one AI model returns this statistic from its training data. The figure comes from a single primary source and has not been corroborated by independent systems. Use with caution; cross-reference before citing.

AI consensus: 1 of 4 models agree

Directional
ChatGPTClaudeGeminiPerplexity

Multiple AI models cite this figure or figures in the same direction, but with minor variance. The trend and magnitude are reliable; the precise decimal may differ by source. Suitable for directional analysis.

AI consensus: 2–3 of 4 models broadly agree

Verified
ChatGPTClaudeGeminiPerplexity

All AI models independently return the same statistic, unprompted. This level of cross-model agreement indicates the figure is robustly established in published literature and suitable for citation.

AI consensus: 4 of 4 models fully agree

Models

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Gabrielle Fontaine. "Black Friday Spending Statistics." Gitnux, 13 Feb 2026, https://gitnux.org/black-friday-spending-statistics.
Chicago
Gabrielle Fontaine. 2026. "Black Friday Spending Statistics." Gitnux. https://gitnux.org/black-friday-spending-statistics.

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