Black Friday begins the day after which holiday?
Thanksgiving
The term Black Friday originated in what U.S. city?
Philadelphia
Why is Black Friday "black"?
Because retailers make a profit, their numbers go from red to black
Which retailer is the most dangerous place to shop on Black Friday?
Walmart
What did some merchants try to rename Black Friday?
Big Friday
What was the first department store to advertise a post-Thanksgiving sale?
Macy's
What percent of Black Friday shoppers later regret their purchases?
18%
52%
44%
68%
What is the going rate for hiring someone to wait in line for you on Black Friday?
$35 an hour
$50 an hour
$175 an hour
$60 an hour
What is the Monday after Black Friday called?
Cyber Monday
How many countries besides the U.S. have some form of Black Friday?
20
45
10
130
What percent of Americans shop on Black Friday?
70%
45%
90%
60%
Which items are discounted the least on Black Friday?
Furniture
How much does the average Black Friday shopper spend?
$520
Which U.S. state spends the most money per shopper on Black Friday?
Wisconsin
What year did retailers first open at midnight for Black Friday?
In 2011, several retailers (including Target, Kohl's, Macy's, Best Buy, and Bealls) opened at midnight for the first time.
Who are the biggest spenders on Black Friday?
According to The Washington Post, the biggest spenders are Millennials (those born between 1977 and 1995).
