According to data gathered by third-party retailers, American holiday shoppers are actively looking for the top bargains and strategically taking advantage of the biggest discounts before Cyber Monday.

The day after Thanksgiving, commonly referred to as Cyber Monday, is recognized for the increased online promotions by merchants and is expected to be the top day for online shopping in the US.

According to Salesforce’s retail VP and GM, Rob Garf, the high volume of online traffic on Black Friday indicated a trend of customers carefully choosing the most affordable and valuable products using their time and effort. This data was collected through the company’s Commerce Cloud e-commerce service.

Retailers began their holiday sales earlier this year, but there were not many good deals at first, according to Garf. However, he noted that consumers remained patient and strategic in their approach to discounts, ultimately coming out on top once again.

According to Salesforce, retailers increased their discounts to an average of 30% on Black Friday, which is the day after Thanksgiving. This led to consumers spending $16.4 billion online in the U.S. and $70.9 billion globally on that day.

Garf stated that there was a significant increase, noting that the high amount spent on Black Friday online would positively impact the total amount spent during Cyber Week, which began on Tuesday and will end on Monday.

On Cyber Monday, Salesforce anticipates an average discount of 30%. However, there is a potential risk for consumers that the products may become unavailable if they delay their purchases, according to the company.

According to Salesforce, it obtains its metrics for internet activity and purchases by analyzing data from its Commerce Cloud platform, giving insight into the actions of 1.5 billion individuals in 60 countries as they navigate various online shopping sites.

Different companies utilize alternative metrics to assess online shopping trends.

According to Adobe Analytics, it is predicted that consumers will spend an unprecedented $12 billion on Monday, which is 5.4% higher than last year. This is expected to make it the biggest day for e-commerce shopping in the United States. Retailers are offering an average discount of 30% on electronics and 19% on furniture, as reported by lead analyst Vivek Pandya of Adobe Digital Insights.

According to Pandya, consumers may be worried about discounts decreasing after 11 p.m. EST, prompting last-minute Cyber Monday shoppers to potentially spend $4 billion between 6 p.m. and 11 p.m. alone.

Adobe offers Experience Cloud to merchants, a service that supports their e-commerce platforms. This allows Adobe to access aggregated transaction data from 85% of the leading 100 internet retailers.

In general, according to Pandya, consumers are being strategic in their shopping habits, aiming to make the most of their purchases by timing them with the best discounts. He also noted that the online retail industry is one where customers have more control, especially when it comes to toys and seasonal items for holidays.

Many online vendors are competing for their business, making it easy for them to compare prices.

According to Mastercard, e-commerce sales saw an 8.5% increase on Black Friday, while in-store sales experienced a 1% increase. This data includes all types of payment methods.

According to Steve Sadove, a senior adviser for Mastercard and former CEO of Saks Inc., there was a significant increase in digital activity during the pandemic. However, as people started returning to physical stores, there was a return to the average level. Currently, there is another surge in digital activity, making it even more essential.

Source: voanews.com