US EditionUS Thanksgiving online sales expected to rise 6%, Salesforce data shows
Steep discounts and AI-driven shopping tools helped U.S. online sales rise 6% to $8.6 billion on Thanksgiving, with consumers seeking deals amid economic pressures, Salesforce said.
- On Thursday, Salesforce projected full-day U.S. online sales would rise 6% to $8.6 billion, with Black Friday expected to drive $18 billion in the U.S., according to Salesforce.
- Retailers used steep promotions to offset tariff-driven import costs and consumer sentiment, as Salesforce's September outlook had predicted only a 2% holiday gain for Nov. 1 to Dec. 31.
- By 2 p.m. ET, U.S. online spending was $2.6 billion, up 5.8%, with full-day Thanksgiving digital spending at $6.4 billion and global totals at $13.1 billion, Salesforce reported.
- A wobbly economic backdrop makes this holiday's retail performance consequential for the broader economy as retailers hope stronger turnout will offset slowing consumer spending among middle- and low-income Americans and hiring slowdowns flagged by McDonald's and Chipotle.
- Adobe said `Given the strength of Thanksgiving deals, Adobe is adjusting its discount forecast for the big shopping days coming up`, with AI-driven traffic up 725% and shoppers 54% more likely to buy.
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