The New Paper

November 30, 2020

US foot traffic drops by 52% on Black Friday

Foot traffic at US stores on Black Friday fell by an estimated 52% compared to last year as consumers shifted to online shopping amid the ongoing coronavirus outbreak. Meanwhile, online shopping on Black Friday increased by an estimated 22% (reaching a record $9B).

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