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Published Nov 26, 2021

Black Friday

Gary Arndt delves into the fascinating history and evolution of Black Friday, tracing its roots from economic crises to its emergence as a global shopping event, while examining how Cyber Monday reshaped retail by catering to digital consumers worldwide.
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  • Origins

    Cyber Monday emerged as a digital counterpart to Black Friday, designed to cater to online shoppers. explains that it originated when most people lacked reliable internet at home, prompting them to shop online upon returning to work after the Thanksgiving weekend. This day has since become a global phenomenon, marking the end of the Black Friday shopping frenzy 1.

    Cyber Monday has become the bookend to Black Friday as the day when online stores offer deals.

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    Despite its global reach, Cyber Monday remains a distinctly American creation, reflecting the country's influence on global retail trends.

       

    Retail Impact

    Cyber Monday has significantly reshaped retail patterns, impacting both online and traditional stores. notes that it serves as a crucial day for online retailers to offer deals, effectively extending the shopping season beyond Black Friday 1. This shift has forced traditional retailers to adapt, often blending in-store and online strategies to capture consumer interest.

    Cyber Monday came about years ago, when most people didn't have good Internet connections at home and would be able to shop online when they went back to work.

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    The evolution of Cyber Monday underscores the dynamic nature of consumer behavior and the retail industry's response to technological advancements.

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