Black Friday sales reached new records, while reaffirming e-commerce as the dominant shopping destination for consumers looking for quick purchases and the best deals.

Consumers in the U.S. spent a record high this year on Black Friday. But the surge in sales may not reflect shoppers’ desire to spend more.

Target shoppers lined up as early as 3 a.m. to score a Black Friday bonus giveaway, but some were disappointed at the bag's lack of swag.

The Mashable shopping team has spent day and night during the Black Friday season hunting deals, so it's a miracle that any of us found time to shop for ourselves. Now that Black Friday and Cyber Monday have wrapped up, we had to know what everyone on the team bought.

National Economic Council Director Kevin Hassett attributes record Black Friday and holiday spending to increased incomes and lower inflation under the current administration.

Outdoors retailer Patagonia has never participated in Black Friday sales, instead using the day to promote environmentalism.

We're live tracking the best Black Friday mattress deals—and many were extended into the following week. Save hundreds on editor-recommended brands like DreamCloud and Helix.

According to Mastercard, Black Friday sales in the U.S. (not including cars) were up 4.1% from the year before. E-commerce did much better, rising 10.4% since 2024. Adobe says Americans spent $11.8 billion online in one day, which is 9.1% more than the same day last year.