Some Amazing Facts About Black Friday You Should Know About
By: Shashank Kulshrestha
Tags: Facts, Black Friday, Cyber Monday, Shopping

All of us have heard about the craziness and excitement of black friday among people. So, if you already know some facts, these facts which we have here for you gonna make you crazy. It is the start of the biggest shopping event in the entire world. Being full of amazing deals, discounts, and offers, black friday is the most favorite time of shopping for everyone.

So, without taking more of your time, let’s get started with these amazing facts.

Over 30% Americans Shop on Black Friday

We know that it is the most popular and biggest shopping festival but did you know that over to 30% americans do shopping on this event. Last year, 102 million people alone in America shopped on black friday.

7 Deaths and 98 Injuries During Shopping

Since 2006, there have been 7 known black friday related deaths and 98 black friday related injuries which basically mean that these people deal with death and injuries during shopping. Usually, the stores are overcrowded and hence people have to face such issues. Although, gradually stores are working on managing the crowd and making everything go easy.

The term “Black Friday” was first time used in reference to Stock Market crash in 1800's

“Black Friday” term was first used on 24th November 1869 when James Fisk and Jay Gould were trying to corner the gold market on the New York Stock Exchange. The government stepped in and flooded the market with gold, which resulted in a fall in prices and many investors lost their capital.

Black Friday owes its name to Philly Cops

As the prices dropped because of the market crash, the rush of shoppers was seen in the stores. Hence, Philadelphia Cops gave it the name of Black Friday as their profits went into the black.

Walmart employee trampled to death

Walmart supermarket at Long Island was trampled to death during Black Friday 2008. This resulted in the death of Walmart employees. Also, the paramedic forces went to save these employees were also trampled to death.

Black Friday is kickstart of Holiday Season

With the time, the Thanksgiving Day parade of Macy’s has become a part of holiday season rituals in America. The first Santa Claus parade was held on 2nd December 1905 in Canada. Gradually people starting doing such parades with Santa Claus in their area all across the United States. It is also known as an official kick-off for holiday season in the United States.

You May get Cheated

Spotted an irresistible deal on TV, Fridge, Tablet, or any other product? Make sure to check the quality of that item. It may not be the same which you get generally. Some of the products advertised during black friday may be of lower quality as there have been cases where people noticed manufacturers making lower quality products for sales.

Your Fellow Shopped may get Jealous of You

In 2011, a shopper shopping at the Walmart store in California spotted something which was on a huge discount. As there was only 1 unit available, fellow shopper sprayed pepper spray over that guy which resulted in dozens of people having irritated noses and throats.

It is the Buziest Day for Plumbers

It may sound weird to you but it isn’t. Plumbers are required to clean up the after guests to overwhelm the system. This fact was well explained by CNN in their reports.

Average Spend on Black Friday is $300

As per the survey conducted by the National Retail Federation, last year average shopper spent $299.60 on shopping. The number as an average is big.

Walmart is Dangerous

The most dangerous place to shop during this event is Walmart. If you don’t know why we are saying this, let me tell you there were several incidents of Death, injuries, and Pepper Spray incidents at Walmart since 2006 during this event.

It became the biggest shopping day since 2001

Before 2001, it wasn’t officially known as the biggest shopping event. Before 2001, the biggest shopping day was Saturday before Christmas.

12% of the Shoppers are Drunk

As per the survey conducted by RetailMeNot, 12% shopper admitted that they got for shopping in-store under the influence of Alcohol.

Youngesters are Big Shoppers

As per the data of 2018, millennials were the top shoppers. A whopping number of 53.8% shoppers from 18–24 age group shopped in 2018.