Key Takeaways
- 68% of U.S. adults planned to shop on Black Friday 2023, up from 62% in 2022.
- Average Black Friday spend per shopper in 2023 was $311.36, a 6% increase from 2022.
- 52% of shoppers used buy-now-pay-later services on Black Friday 2023.
- Black Friday originated in Philadelphia in 1961 as a term for post-Thanksgiving crowds.
- U.S. Black Friday sales grew 300% from 2010 to 2023 cumulatively.
- In 2020, Black Friday online sales jumped 22% due to COVID-19.
- 110 million Americans shopped in stores on Black Friday 2023.
- Foot traffic at malls increased 12% on Black Friday 2023 vs 2022.
- Average in-store spend per shopper was $252 on Black Friday 2023.
- Black Friday online traffic hit 1.5 billion visits in U.S. 2023.
- Mobile devices drove 80% of Black Friday online orders in 2023.
- Amazon Prime Day influenced 25% of Black Friday online shoppers in 2023.
- In 2023, U.S. Black Friday online sales totaled $9.8 billion, marking a 7.5% increase from $9.12 billion in 2022.
- Black Friday 2022 generated $9.12 billion in U.S. online sales, the highest single-day e-commerce record at that time.
- Total U.S. retail sales for Black Friday weekend 2023 reached $9.8 billion online alone, excluding physical stores.
In 2023, more Americans shopped Black Friday and spent more online, with mobile and deals driving record sales.
Consumer Spending Behavior
Consumer Spending Behavior Interpretation
Historical and Comparative Stats
Historical and Comparative Stats Interpretation
In-Store Shopping Data
In-Store Shopping Data Interpretation
Online Shopping Trends
Online Shopping Trends Interpretation
Sales and Revenue Statistics
Sales and Revenue Statistics Interpretation
How We Rate Confidence
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.
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
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
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
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