The two biggest holiday shopping days are almost here.
Black Friday and Cyber Monday have long been associated with deep discounts and doorbuster deals, but which day has the best sales?
Both days have become intertwined as retailers offer virtual Black Friday deals and Cyber Monday discounts aren’t limited to online. And in recent years, stores have rolled out deals earlier and earlier, making the retail holidays practically a month-long event.
“If you’re really looking for a deal on something, it’s probably best to start sort of tracking a couple of places, and then figure out what you’re willing to do,” said Dallin Hatch, head of communications at e-commerce accelerator Pattern.
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Are Cyber Monday and Black Friday the same?
Black Friday, the day after Thanksgiving, represents the traditional kickoff of the holiday shopping season, with many retailers offering heavy discounts.
Cyber Monday, the Monday following Thanksgiving weekend, emerged as an online alternative to Black Friday, which typically attracted large crowds into brick-and-mortar stores.
Over time, however, retailers have blended Black Friday and Cyber Monday, offering deals both in-store and online, and have started rolling out discounts earlier. This year, Black Friday sales…
