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This store is famous for its "Opt Outside" campaign, where they close their stores and encourage people to spend time outdoors instead of shopping on Black Friday
REI
How much money does the average American spend while Black Friday shopping as of 2022?
$430?
What day is Black Friday?
The Friday after Thanksgiving
In what year did Black Friday officially become the most popular day for shopping in America?
2005
This iconic department store first coined the term "Black Friday" in the 1960s.
Macy’s
This major retailer is often recognized as making the most sales on Black Friday, thanks to its huge inventory and deep discounts on electronics, toys, and holiday essentials. (almost 25% of its annual sales)
Walmart
This is the name of the day that follows Black Friday, which has become another major shopping event, especially for online deals.
Cyber Monday
In 2016, retailers began offering "Black Friday" deals before Thanksgiving Day itself, sparking concerns about these events overshadowing the holiday. This event is sometimes referred to as this.
Grey Thursday
This electronics retailer is famous for offering huge discounts on gadgets like laptops, smartphones, and televisions during Black Friday.
Best Buy
What percentage of Americans make at least 1 purchase on Black Friday?
~50%
Which category of items has more deals than any other?
Toys
Black Friday has been criticized for contributing to consumerism and excess, with some people promoting alternatives such as this day, which encourages charitable donations.
What is Giving Tuesday?
Which large chain retailer has had the most injuries occur on Black Friday in their stores?
Walmart
In 2022, how much money was spent on Black Friday in America?
$9 Billion
Which two categories of items are discounted the least on Black Friday?
Jewelry and Furniture
This holiday, celebrated on December 26th in Canada, is known for post-Christmas sales and is often considered the country's version of Black Friday.
Boxing Day
This online retailer has made Cyber Monday its biggest shopping days, with a significant portion of its sales coming from discounts on electronics.
Amazon
The number of people, in millions, that participated in Black Friday shopping in the United States in 2022.
What is 158 million?
In which year did stores first open at midnight on Thanksgiving to start their Black Friday sales?
2009
Black Friday was originally used to describe this, which retailers experienced during the busy holiday season, marking the transition from losses to profits.
Being in the black