Category: black friday

Aussies Spending Spree Drives Rise in Consumer Confidence

The persistently strong labour market and Black Friday sales are likely leading to a rise in consumer confidence, which improved for the second week in a row. The weekly pulse check of consumer sentiment remains well below historical averages, sitting at levels last seen in the early stages of the pandemic. The one percent lift…


Black Friday and Cyber Monday: Make the Most of These Upcoming Marketing Schemes

I don’t know about you, but personally, I have a love-hate relationship with Black Friday and Cyber Monday. I mean, don’t get me wrong—it seems pretty great at first: belly full of stuffing, new fall trends on sale, Christmas shopping done early, decompressing after too much time with that one relative … But what’s wrong…


What Makes a Black Friday Deal Worth It?

Black Friday sales are everywhere. Judging by retailers’ advertisements stuffed with language like “must-have deals” and “can’t-miss epic finds,” you’d be led to believe that every deal is too good to pass up. But what actually makes a Black Friday deal worth pursuing? An item’s reduced price, availability and affordability are key elements. Here’s what…


Taking the Kids: And Getting the Best Black Friday-Travel Monday Deal

Are you ready to travel again? I don’t mean for Thanksgiving or the holidays, I mean for planning next year’s adventures and getaways. You can save significant bucks and book a memorable family trip by planning for Black Friday (Nov. 25) and Travel Monday (Nov. 28). “Travelers will definitely be looking for deals, as they…


5 Ways to Save This Holiday Shopping Season

This holiday shopping season is shaping up to be longer, pricier and in some ways more chaotic than in previous years, which makes it easy to overspend. But there are also opportunities for significant savings if you know where and how to search for them. “There are supply chain issues, inflation, major retailers reducing inventory—when…


WHO: No Deaths Reported as a Result of Omicron Variant

The World Health Organization (WHO) has informed The Epoch Times that it has not documented any deaths from the Omicron variant of COVID-19, the illness caused by the CCP virus. According to WHO, “for Omicron, we have not had any deaths reported, but it is still early in the clinical course of disease and this…


WHO: No Deaths Reported as a Result of Omicron Variant To Date

The World Health Organization (WHO) has informed The Epoch Times that it has not documented any deaths from the Omicron variant of the CCP (Chinese Communist Party) virus, which causes COVID-19. According to the WHO, “for Omicron, we have not had any deaths reported, but it is still early in the clinical course of disease and…


Abysmal Black Friday Numbers a Sign of Things to Come?

News commentary Are the days of Black Friday producing black eyes coming to an end? New data from Sensormatic Solutions revealed that traffic at retail stores on this year’s Black Friday tumbled 28.3 percent compared to the same time in 2019. But foot traffic at brick-and-mortar establishments was up 47.5 percent from last year when many…


Shoppers Return to Stores on Black Friday

Millions of American shoppers returned to shop and spend at retail stores over the Thanksgiving holiday weekend, as foot traffic rose 61 percent compared to last year, according to RetailNext, but still below pre-pandemic numbers. Though sales have rebounded from the 2020 pandemic sales slump, Black Friday traffic at brick and mortar stores this year is…


Amazon Exec Says Omicron’s Impact on Holiday Spending Uncertain

NEW YORK—A senior Amazon.com Inc executive said it remains too early to predict how the Omicron coronavirus variant will impact consumer spending during the holiday season but suggested that shoppers will press ahead for now. “It’s very early in the process of understanding what’s happening with the new variant,” said Dave Clark, chief executive of…