This Friday, November 24, the United States is experiencing its big consumer day known as black Fridayand while the famous images of throngs looking for discounts in stores are now rare due to the convenience of online shopping, the date continues to be a barometer of the health of this country’s economy.
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American consumers face a test of their resilience during the annual shopping spree, as they search for the best deals amid economic pressures such as higher prices and ever-higher interest rates.
(Read: Flights from $69,900 and other Black Friday flight deals).
But early signs suggest it could be a positive development for US retailers.
This week, A Deloitte report showed that consumers plan to spend a record average of $567 during the Black Friday and Cyber Monday shopping events, up 13% from a year ago.
(See also: Tips for safe virtual shopping on Black Friday and the end of the season).
Meanwhile, the National Retail Federation estimates that 182 million people plan to shop between Thanksgiving and Cyber Monday, the most since 2017.
The day has become popular in several countries around the world, including Colombia, which also has a wide range of offers in sectors such as technology, retail, flight purchases and more.
With agencies