What's the difference between Black Friday and Cyber Monday, anyway?

With the shift toward online shopping, the lines between Black Friday and Cyber Monday can become blurred. When does one end and the other begin? 

In recent years, the two shopping “holidays” have been essentially combined and now extend into week- and month-long events. This year, more than 165 million people are expected to shop from Thanksgiving through Cyber Monday with Black Friday being the busiest day, according to the National Retail Federation (NRF). 

If you’re not really sure what the difference is between Black Friday and Cyber Monday (there isn’t much) follow us as we dive into a bit of history.  Read more...

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