Black Friday 2020 Data Download

From the start of Black Friday in New Zealand through the end of Black Friday in California, Shopify merchants saw a 75% increase in sales from Black Friday in 2019. By 8:00am EST, merchants on Shopify collectively had crossed $1 billion in sales.

“We’re thrilled with the Black Friday sales generated by the businesses on Shopify. In just a single day, merchants around the world produced more than 80% of the sales of the entire holiday shopping weekend last year,” said Harley Finkelstein, President of Shopify.

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• Black Friday sees record online as US shoppers stay home 
• BFCM Live Map
• Shopify Announces Record Global Black Friday Sales of $2.4 Billion 
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