Warning as Britons prepare to spend 4 billion this Black Friday weekend
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Warning as Britons prepare to spend 4 billion this Black Friday weekend
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"Shoppers are set to spend almost 14 billion this Black Friday weekend despite increasing concern about poor deals and scams. A survey for e-commerce marketing platform Omnisend found that Black Friday still dominates the sales period, with shoppers spending 299 on average on the sales, an increase of 83 year-on-year. However, Cyber Monday and the days following the sales weekend will also see a rise in spending, with the average basket now totalling 229 up 70 from last year."
The Independent sends reporters to cover major topics including reproductive rights, climate change, and Big Tech and emphasizes on-the-ground journalism. The outlet investigates financial and political stories and produces documentaries such as 'The A Word' about American women fighting for reproductive rights. The Independent provides free access to reporting without paywalls and relies on donations to fund journalists. Omnisend survey data projects almost $14 billion in Black Friday weekend spending, with average baskets around 299, up 83% year-on-year, and Cyber Monday averages near 229, up 70%, while many shoppers plan to cut overall Christmas spending.
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