Black Friday sales hit $9.12 billion this year, up 2.3% year over year.
Emerging trends from the highly-anticipated shopping day paint a complicated picture, though. Buy now, pay later saw increased usage, even among lower-priced goods.
And while electronics won increased interest this season, inventory could remain high across categories that experienced heightened levels throughout the year.
As the dust settles, here are the winners and losers of retail’s biggest holiday.
