Black Friday
noun
US
: the Friday immediately following Thanksgiving Day that is considered by retailers to mark the beginning of the holiday shopping season
Note: The origin of Black Friday in this sense is not known for certain. The day was allegedly so named either in reference to traffic congestion in central cities on the day after Thanksgiving or to the supposed fact that retailers' accounts shifted from red to black with the beginning of the shopping season.
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Related Articles Throughout 2024 and especially during the holiday season, TikTok Shop ramped up its sales and partnerships with major brands to make its social e-commerce channel one of the most influential platforms — reporting more than $100 million in sales for its Black Friday day sales.
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Kanika Talwar, WWD, 10 Jan. 2025
Rothy’s launched a men’s version of the Clog on Black Friday by living in the comments.
—Melinda Sheckells, The Hollywood Reporter, 9 Jan. 2025
According to the Wall Street Journal, some retailers during Black Friday ran advertisements for things like electronics, washing machines and refrigerators before prices increase due to tariffs.
—Betty Lin-Fisher, USA TODAY, 9 Jan. 2025
Separately, the country’s retail sales rose less than expected in November, despite the seasonal impact from the pre-Christmas and Black Friday discounts, underscoring tepid domestic consumer demand.
—Anniek Bao, CNBC, 8 Jan. 2025
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Kanika Talwar, WWD, 10 Jan. 2025
Rothy’s launched a men’s version of the Clog on Black Friday by living in the comments.
—Melinda Sheckells, The Hollywood Reporter, 9 Jan. 2025
According to the Wall Street Journal, some retailers during Black Friday ran advertisements for things like electronics, washing machines and refrigerators before prices increase due to tariffs.
—Betty Lin-Fisher, USA TODAY, 9 Jan. 2025
Separately, the country’s retail sales rose less than expected in November, despite the seasonal impact from the pre-Christmas and Black Friday discounts, underscoring tepid domestic consumer demand.
—Anniek Bao, CNBC, 8 Jan. 2025
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“Black Friday.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Black%20Friday. Accessed 16 Jan. 2025.
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