Black Friday History
When did Black Friday first get its name?
A. 1970's
B.1960's
C.1980's
B. 1960's
What is the Monday following Black Friday known as?
A. Cyber Monday
B. White Monday
C. Sales Monday
A. Cyber Monday
Which month does Black Friday occur in?
November
In which country did Black Friday originate?
USA
What category are you able to save the most money on Black Friday?
A. Jewelry
B. Technology
C. Retail (Clothes)
A. Jewelry
What do many Americans do on the day after Black Friday?
A. Sleep
B. Decorate for Christmas
C. Spend Time with Family
B. Decorate for Christmas
What day of the week does this event always fall on?
A. Saturday
B. Sometimes, it can also be on Thursday
C. Friday
C. Friday
How do some shoppers prepare for in-store Black Friday sales?
A. Bring a lot of Money
B. Camp Outside the Store
C. Wear Warm Clothes
B. Camping outside the store
In which country did Black Friday become widely recognized after 2010?
Canada
Which app increases sales on Black Friday the most?
A. Facebook
B. TikTok
C. Instagram
While TikTok is the "king of impulse buying" and is on the rise, Facebook still dominated (Instagram belongs to Facebook)
In 2013, which company used drones as a promotional tactic for Black Friday?
A. Amazon
B. Walmart
C. Target
A. Amazon
Which credit card is the most used during Black Friday sales?
A. Mastercard
B. Visa
C. Revolut
B. Visa
Which shopping event is often compared to Black Friday in China?
A. Singles Day
B. Couples Day
C. Family Day
A. Singles Day
Do all countries hold Black Friday on the same date?
Yes, it is always the last Friday in November.
What was a popular toy heavily discounted on Black Friday in 1996?
A. Barbies
B. Elmo
C. Hot Wheels
B. Elmo
What online payment method saw a surge on Black Friday 2020?
A. Debit
B. Credit
C. Buy Now, Pay Later
C. Buy Now, Pay Later
In which year did Black Friday online sales first surpass $3 billion?
A. 2020
B. 2023
C. 2016
C. 2016
Which category sells the most on Black Friday?
A. Home Goods
B. Technology
C. Furniture
B. Technology
What country DOES NOT Participate in Black Friday?
A. Japan
B. UK
C. costa Rica
C. Costa Rica
What is a common trap stores use to sell more products on Black Friday?
Increase the prices before the date to "reduce" them that day OR use price tags that seem to show a "reduced price" when it is still the same.
In what decade did Black Friday become the busiest shopping day of the year?
A.1980's
B. 1970's
C. 1990's
A. 1980's
Which city popularized the term ‘Black Friday’ due to its traffic chaos?
A. New York
B. Philadelphia
C. Boston
B. Philadelphia
Which city had a major stampede in 2008 leading to multiple injuries on Black Friday?
A. Boston
B. New York
C. Philadelphia
B. New York
Which UK retailer was one of the first to bring Black Friday to the UK in a big way?
A. Asda
B. Aldi
C. Apple
A. Asda
Which apparel item often sees significant discounts on Black Friday?
Winter Jackets