The 50 most important Mother’s Day statistics for retailers

Mother's Day statistics

When most business leaders picture major holidays, they focus on Christmas, Easter, and Valentine’s Day. These are all important events, of course, but there’s no denying the impact of Mother’s Day on the retail sector.  Whether purchased from adoring children or with a sense of obligation, Mother’s Day gifts and cards represent a clear priority for most consumers in the UK and US. Retailers that capitalize on this opportunity can see immense boosts in both online and in-person sales during the spring, not to mention enhanced engagement long after Mother’s Day has come and gone. In this article, we reveal

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Black Friday statistics: The 80 most important stats for retailers (2023 Update)

Black Friday Statistics

‌In retail, Black Friday remains one of the most critical days in the fiscal year for connecting with customers and generating sales. Even with COVID-19 related shutdowns impacting the economy and shopping patterns, Black Friday sales grew by 22% in 2020, totaling about $9 billion in the United States. ‌In 2021 things were a little bit different, meaning that the internet spending by American consumers only was $8.9 billion, which was less than the average spend of 2020.‌ Although Thanksgiving in November is unique to the United States, the Black Friday shopping frenzy has caught on worldwide, especially with the rise

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