Historic Shopping Facts

This Glorious Black Friday Graphic Marks Shopping History

Take a step back in time with this Black Friday graphic and learn everything there is to know about this annual Thanksgiving week shopping craze.

The Black Friday Frenzy infographic is a colorful and animated look at the origins of the popular holiday, including the original pre-Christmas shopping rushes of the 1960s as well as the involvement of the Macy's chain in targeting the post-Thanksgiving crowd with their annual parade. This Black Friday graphic also displays data on international Black Friday sales,tips on the items that are purchased most often and the stores that open early.

The Black Friday Frenzy infographic will help brush up on your history this Thanksgiving, and get you ready for the rush at the stores and the bets sales this side of the Christmas season.

Online Shopping Revolution
The growth of e-commerce platforms and the convenience of online shopping could transform Black Friday to a purely virtual experience.
Sustainable Shopping
Consumers may start looking for ways to make their shopping more sustainable, including more conscious consumption and supporting environmentally friendly brands.
Social Media Influencing
The increasing influence of social media transformation has the potential to create a new way of shopping, where consumers can buy directly from social channels and engage with influencers directly.

Where This Applies

Retail and E-commerce Industry
Retail and e-commerce companies can leverage the growth of online shopping to create innovative platforms that offer a personalized shopping experience and increase customer engagement.
Sustainability Industry
The growth of sustainable shopping also represents an opportunity for companies that specialize in sustainable and eco-friendly products to promote their products to consumers looking for more sustainable options.
Social Media Industry
Social media platforms can capitalize on the trend of social media influencing by offering more direct shopping features and tools for influencers and consumers alike, creating a new way of shopping experience.
SCORE
4.7 out of 10
GENDER
30% Men70% Women
MARKETTop markets: North America
GENERATION
  • Gen Z
  • Gen Alpha
  • Millennial (primary audience)
  • Gen X (primary audience)
POPULARITY
Popularity 40%
Activity 93%
Freshness 8%