Black Friday History
Black Friday, which marks the unofficial start of the holiday shopping season, takes place the day after this U.S. holiday.
What is Thanksgiving
In 2018, this gaming console manufacturer sold out of this product within hours of launching Black Friday discounts on it.
What is the PlayStation 4
This type of Black Friday deal refers to limited-time offers, often deeply discounted, intended to get shoppers into stores early.
What are doorbusters
Known for its iconic Black Friday doorbusters, this retailer is the world’s largest toy retailer.
What is Toys R Us
In recent years, this tech company's products—such as iPads, MacBooks, and Apple Watches—have become a hot Black Friday commodity.
What is Apple
In 1961, the term "Black Friday" was first used by the police in this city, describing the chaos caused by crowds and traffic jams before the Thanksgiving Day parade.
What is Philadelphia
In 2020, this online retailer reached over $9 billion in sales on Black Friday, breaking all previous records for online shopping
What is Amazon
This is the most popular item category for Black Friday shoppers, as discounts on electronics like TVs and laptops are heavily promoted.
What are electronics
This U.S. department store is known for its iconic doorbuster deals on electronics and toys, often offering discounts up to 60% off.
What is Best Buy
This gaming console manufacturer is known for offering Black Friday deals on their PlayStation bundles, often including a free game.
What is Sony
This department store, which started its Thanksgiving Day parade in 1924, has long been associated with Black Friday sales
What is Macy's
In 2019, this fashion retailer's Black Friday sale became a social media sensation for offering major discounts on sneakers and apparel.
What is Nike
This was the most-purchased item on Black Friday in 2020, reflecting a surge in demand for home entertainment.
What are televisions
This online retailer is known for offering Black Friday deals in nearly every category, from fashion to books to home goods, but also offers lightning deals on a regular basis.
What is Amazon
This popular home appliance brand is known for offering steep discounts on its coffee makers and air fryers during Black Friday sales.
What is Ninja
In the 1980s, the term "Black Friday" began to be associated with this financial condition, as retailers hoped to turn a profit after a year of losses.
What is being "in the black"
This retailer during is the top earning retailer on Black Friday, often leading in both online and in-store sales.
What is Walmart
This giant retail chain announced in 2020 that it would be closing its stores on Thanksgiving Day, ending a tradition of in-store shopping on the holiday
What is Walmart
This major retailer shocked the world in 2011 when they started opening stores on Thanksgiving night, effectively kicking off Black Friday a day early.
What is Macy's
During Black Friday 2020, this brand's 65-inch 4K UHD smart TVs were among the most sought-after items in the electronics category.
What is Samsung
Black Friday was first declared an official holiday in this year, allowing employees to take the day off to shop or spend time with family.
What is 1952
The largest single purchase ever made on Black Friday was a $1.2 million purchase. What was the item?
What is a diamond ring at a Tiffany & Co. store in 2012
In 2017, shoppers spent more than $5 billion online on this day alone, making it the largest online shopping day in history up to that point
What is Cyber Monday
This retailer, often associated with tech gadgets and gaming consoles, runs Black Friday promotions called "Tech Madness."
What is Target
This online company typically offers deep discounts on popular software bundles, like Adobe Creative Cloud and Microsoft Office, during Black Friday.
What is Newegg