When shopping for that television, Consumer Reports says it’s important to beware of those bargain basement doorbuster TV specials you see advertised. They’re often from lesser-known brands and Consumer Reports says they’re not always worth it.
A rush of deep discounts and the growth of flexible payment options were the drivers behind $9.8 billion in online sales in the U.S. on Black Friday a record figure for the day. According to Adobe Analytics, sales were up by 7.5% on last year's numbers (you can see those here). Sales easily surpassed Thanksgiving figures and growth rate, as well as Adobe's own predictions for the day.