US Black Friday retail sales climb 3.4%, e-commerce leads charge

Black Friday 2024 boosted US retail sales by 3.4 per cent, with e-commerce rising 14.6 per cent, contrasting with modest in-store gains of 0.7 per cent.
Increased footwear and apparel spending reflect a trend towards value-driven purchases.
Mastercard SpendingPulse highlights strategic shopping, with strong performances in Massachusetts, Washington DC, and Colorado.