Consumers were back in stores on Black Friday as shopper visits increased by 2.9% compared to last year. Consumer sentiment data showed that price, availability, and convenience were among the top ...

Store traffic enjoyed the strongest growth in years, and online spending hit a record at $9.8 billion, as Black Friday got the holiday season off to a jolly start.

Black Friday 2024: Shoppers spent a ... Friday's in-store shopper traffic was down 8.2% compared to 2023, according to Sensormatic Solutions, which tracks retail store foot traffic.