Black Friday

News & Analysis

Blockbuster Cyber Monday Is Overshadowed by Economic Outlook

26 November 2018 • By Bloomberg

26 November 2018 • By Bloomberg

Despite record spending on Cyber Monday, rising interest rates and an escalating trade war mean US retailers are still facing squeezed profit margins.

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Blockbuster Cyber Monday Is Overshadowed by Economic Outlook

Despite record spending on Cyber Monday, rising interest rates and an escalating trade war mean US retailers are still facing squeezed profit margins.

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Black Friday US Shoppers Brave Cold in Hunt for Deals

23 November 2018 • By Reuters

23 November 2018 • By Reuters

While the North East was hit by cold weather, customary buying frenzies could be seen throughout the country.

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Black Friday US Shoppers Brave Cold in Hunt for Deals

While the North East was hit by cold weather, customary buying frenzies could be seen throughout the country.

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Online Surge Marks Start of Thanksgiving Sales

23 November 2018 • By Reuters

23 November 2018 • By Reuters

Holiday sales this year are set to reach a record $701 billion, led by e-commerce and consumer electronics.

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Online Surge Marks Start of Thanksgiving Sales

Holiday sales this year are set to reach a record $701 billion, led by e-commerce and consumer electronics.

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At J.C. Penney, Everything’s on Sale. Will That Be Enough?

21 November 2018 • By Bloomberg

21 November 2018 • By Bloomberg

The retailer's push to scrap as much of its inventory as possible through bulk sales may spell more pain in the short term and put additional pressure on margins.

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At J.C. Penney, Everything’s on Sale. Will That Be Enough?

The retailer's push to scrap as much of its inventory as possible through bulk sales may spell more pain in the short term and put additional pressure on margins.

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Shakeup Spells Trouble at J.Crew

18 November 2018 • By Brian Baskin

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Shakeup Spells Trouble at J.Crew

This week, everyone will be talking about the abrupt departure of J.Crew's CEO, Black Friday's shopping frenzy and growing pessimism about mass retailers on Wall Street. Read our BoF Professional Cheat Sheet.

The Art of the Markdown

15 December 2017 • By Victoria Berezhna

The Art of the Markdown

End-of-season sales offer an opportunity for retailers to offload inventory and drive traffic. But there’s a fine line between discounting and desperation.

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Retail Stocks Climb After Strong Start to Holiday Sales

27 November 2017 • By Reuters

27 November 2017 • By Reuters

Cyber Monday is expected to drive $6.6 billion in internet sales this year as the biggest US online shopping day on record.

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Retail Stocks Climb After Strong Start to Holiday Sales

Cyber Monday is expected to drive $6.6 billion in internet sales this year as the biggest US online shopping day on record.

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Online Sales Boost UK Black Friday as Retail Stores Languish

27 November 2017 • By Bloomberg

27 November 2017 • By Bloomberg

E-commerce sales were up by 6 percent, while the number of shoppers in stores was down by 3.6 percent.

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Online Sales Boost UK Black Friday as Retail Stores Languish

E-commerce sales were up by 6 percent, while the number of shoppers in stores was down by 3.6 percent.

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How Top Shops Like Barneys, Saks and Bergdorf Do Black Friday

25 November 2017 • By Bloomberg

25 November 2017 • By Bloomberg

Lines are short and no doors get busted, but there are still sales to enjoy and deals to find.

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How Top Shops Like Barneys, Saks and Bergdorf Do Black Friday

Lines are short and no doors get busted, but there are still sales to enjoy and deals to find.

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With Expectations Low, Retailers Declare Victory on Black Friday

24 November 2017 • By Bloomberg

24 November 2017 • By Bloomberg

There’s less urgency among shoppers now, but retailers have many advantages this year, including strong consumer confidence and low unemployment.

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With Expectations Low, Retailers Declare Victory on Black Friday

There’s less urgency among shoppers now, but retailers have many advantages this year, including strong consumer confidence and low unemployment.