Black Friday Sales Rise Amid Economic Uncertainty and Inflation
TL;DR
Black Friday 2025 saw a stronger-than-expected increase in retail sales, with a 4.1% rise excluding autos, driven by online and in-store shopping, indicating resilient consumer demand despite economic uncertainties. Online sales surged by 10.4%, and in-store visits increased slightly, supporting optimistic retail forecasts for the holiday season.
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- Black Friday retail sales up despite economic jitters Axios
- K-shaped economy and inflation boost Black Friday sales by 4.1% from last year, online spending jumps 9.1% CNN
- AI helps drive record $11.8 billion in Black Friday online spending Reuters
- U.S. Black Friday Sales Defy Tariffs and Economic Woes The New York Times
- Shoppers spend billions on Black Friday to snag holiday deals, despite wider economic uncertainty AP News
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