This year, many people will shop between Black Friday and Cyber Monday. They want to find good deals because prices are high.
In the United States, people are expected to spend a record $75 billion during this time. This number is 5% more than last year, according to Bain .
The weekend after Thanksgiving will make up 8% of all holiday sales . This is the highest since 2019.
Many shoppers have waited for big discounts . “People are ready to spend during big sales like these,” said R.J. Hottovy from Placer.ai.
More than half of Americans say they will shop during these sales , according to Numerator .
Some people plan to buy everyday items like groceries during these sales to save money.
Online shopping will stay popular, with people using stores like Amazon and Walmart for good deals.
Discounts /ˈdɪs.kɑːnt/ noun
Reductions in price.
Expected /ɪkˈspɛk.tɪd/ adjective
Regarded as likely to happen.
Shoppers /ˈʃɒp.ər/ noun
People who are looking to buy goods.
Spend /spɛnd/ verb
To use money to buy something.
Record /ˈrek.ɔːrd/ noun
The highest or lowest value of something that has been documented.
Sales /seɪlz/ noun
The exchange of goods or services for money.
How much do you know?
What is the expected total amount of spending by people in the United States between Black Friday and Cyber Monday this year?
$60 billion
$70 billion
$75 billion
$80 billion
What percentage of holiday sales will the weekend after Thanksgiving make up?
According to R.J. Hottovy from Placer.ai, why are people ready to spend during big sales between Black Friday and Cyber Monday?
They have extra money saved up for this period
They want to find good deals
They prefer shopping during festive seasons
They aim to support local businesses
Where do people plan to buy everyday items like groceries during the sales period to save money?
Amazon and Walmart
Target and Best Buy
Macy's and Nordstrom
Kroger and Costco
Which online stores are mentioned as popular choices for good deals during this shopping period?
eBay and Etsy
Alibaba and AliExpress
Amazon and Walmart
Zappos and Wayfair
How many Americans are expected to shop during the sales period?
Less than half
Exactly half
More than half
All Americans
The total amount spent by people between Black Friday and Cyber Monday this year is expected to be less than last year.
True
False
The percentage of holiday sales made up by the weekend after Thanksgiving is at its lowest since 2019.
True
False
People mainly shop during this period to buy luxury items rather than everyday necessities.
True
False
R.J. Hottovy mentioned that people are reluctant to spend during big sales.
True
False
The popularity of online shopping is decreasing, and more people prefer in-store shopping.
True
False
The percentage of Americans planning to shop during the sales period is less than half.
True
False
