Cyber Monday

Cyber Monday History

Cyber Monday is a popular online shopping event that offers consumers a chance to secure exclusive promotional deals and discounts. This highly anticipated occasion encourages online retailers to launch significant sales on various products, spanning categories such as electronics, clothing, and home appliances, among others. These promotions serve to drive online revenue and customer engagement at an accelerated pace, as shoppers are enticed by the potential of big savings on their purchases.

The inception of Cyber Monday can be traced back to 2005 when it was introduced by the National Retail Federation's division, Shop.org, to capitalize on the burgeoning trend of online shopping. Since then, the event has gained considerable traction among American consumers, becoming a prominent fixture in the e-commerce landscape. As a result, Cyber Monday has evolved into a massive shopping phenomenon, breaking sales records each year and offering substantial savings opportunities for American shoppers.

Cyber Monday is observed by various online retailers, both large and small, who actively participate by offering exclusive deals and promotions through their digital platforms. This event enables customers to engage in their shopping sprees from the comfort of their own homes or workplaces, avoiding the crowded retail stores that typically characterize the preceding Black Friday sale. Cyber Monday takes place on the Monday following Thanksgiving.

Cyber Monday facts

• According to a survey by the National Retail Federation, 90% of online shoppers surveyed said low prices were the most important part of their shopping experience on Cyber Monday.
• Since 2010, Cyber Monday has been the highest online spending day in the year in the US.
• Sales numbers in the US on Cyber Monday have gradually increased by at least $100 million each year since the term was first coined.
• The top 3 products purchased online on Cyber Monday are: Apparel, books/DVDs/Videos/Games and Consumer electronics.
• You may have heard of Black Friday and Cyber Monday. There's another day you might want to know about: Giving Tuesday. The idea is pretty straightforward. On the Tuesday after Thanksgiving, shoppers take a break from their gift-buying and donate what they can to charity. – Bill Gates, creator of Microsoft.

In the News and Trending in the US for Cyber Monday

Top things to do in the US for Cyber Monday

• Fill your online shopping cart with all the things you were thinking of buying at all retail shops. Total up the cost of all the things you were going to buy, and instead of buying them, donate that exact amount of money to a charity of your choice.
• Spread awareness on social media by using the hashtag#CyberMonday, #CyberDeals and #DealsDealsDeals.
• Buy something! You can buy just about anything online these days, so treat yourself or a loved one to something you have been saving up for. Chances are it is at a reduced price on Cyber Monday!
• Promote your favorite retailers over social media using their hashtags and by reposting their posts.
• Save your money today and wait until Giving Tuesday tomorrow to donate it all or use it to purchase items for donation.