Black Friday Sales in the US Show Modest 2.5% Increase, According to Mastercard Spendingpulse
US retail sales on Black Friday, excluding automotive, rose 2.5% year-over-year, with e-commerce sales increasing by 8.5% and in-store sales increasing by 1.1%, according to Mastercard Spendingpulse. Online shoppers spent $9.8 billion during Black Friday, in line with expectations.