Shoppers browse through stores at Mall of America for Black Friday deals, Friday, Nov. 28, 2025, in Bloomington, Minn. (AP Photo/Adam Bettcher) NEW YORK (AP) — Despite wider economic uncertainty hovering above this year’s holiday season, shoppers turned out in big numbers for Black Friday — spending billions of dollars both in stores and online. Adobe Analytics, which tracks e-commerce, said U.S. consumers spent a record $11.8 billion online Friday, marking a 9.1% jump from last year.
Main Idea: Black Friday 2025 brought record online spending in the U.S., even as shoppers faced higher prices and economic uncertainty.
Key Points:
Higher prices and tariffs may leave households buying fewer items or taking on more debt to stretch holiday budgets.
Strong Black Friday sales can help retailers, small businesses, and workers with more orders and holiday jobs.
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