K-shaped economy and inflation boost Black Friday sales by 4.1% from last year, online spending jumps 9.1%

US retail sales on Black Friday, the busiest shopping day of the year, climbed 4.1% compared with last year, according to data released Saturday by Mastercard SpendingPulse. Online shoppers alone ...

You’re paying more for less this shopping season. Now there’s proof

“Consumers are paying more per item than last year, but it’s not stopping them from coming out and spending,” Caila Schwartz, director of consumer insights at Salesforce, told CNN in a phone interview ...

Could this finally be Sears’ last Black Friday?

Sears, once America’s largest and most important retailer, could very be going into its last Christmas shopping season.
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Take $249 off Apple’s latest 13- and 15-inch MacBook Airs at new all-time low prices

While Apple just revealed its newest M5 chip earlier this month with a new line of iPad Pro tablets and higher-end MacBook Pro laptops, this discounted M4 model is still the latest version of its kind ...
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I prefer Gap sweaters over the rest. Here’s what I’m buying during its 50%-off sale

Want more deals? Visit CNN Underscored’s Guide to Black Friday for wall-to-wall coverage of the best discounts to be found during the biggest shopping event of the year. As a longtime Gap shopper and ...
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We tested a lot of great products this year. Many of them are still on sale post-Black Friday

Looking for more deals? Visit CNN Underscored’s Guide to Black Friday for wall-to-wall coverage of the best discounts to be found during the biggest shopping event of the year. The leaves are falling, ...
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Don’t wait to save on Uggs. Here are 23 Black Friday deals that are still live

Want more deals? Visit CNN Underscored’s Guide to Black Friday for wall-to-wall coverage of the best discounts to be found during the biggest shopping event of the year. As a lover of comfortable ...
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Ninja’s new Crispi Pro air fryer just went on sale for the first time at $50 off

In testing, the Ninja Crispi was not only the best air fryer we’ve ever used but one of the most versatile kitchen appliances we’ve tested. Its actual cooking features make it a reliable tool for ...
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The best early Black Friday gift deals that your giftee won’t ask to return

While we’re not even halfway through November, many of us might be overwhelmed by the amount of holiday sales and early Black Friday deals already live. As one of CNN Underscored’s deals experts, I’m ...
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You can finally get your hands on a Dyson with this 55%-off V9 stick vacuum deal

While CNN Underscored editors haven’t tested the Dyson V9 vacuum itself, we love the brand’s other cleaning solutions. I myself have been singing the praises of Dyson after upgrading to one of its ...
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Apple AirTags just dropped to $18 each, the best price ever ahead of Black Friday

Want more deals? Visit CNN Underscored’s Guide to Black Friday for wall-to-wall coverage of the best discounts to be found during the biggest shopping event of the year. If you rely on an iPhone or ...