The Daily Money: Cyber Monday expected to hit record sales this year

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The Daily Money ALL THE MONEY NEWS YOU NEED TO KNOW   Monday, November 28 Happy Monday, Daily Money readers. Hope everyone had a nice, relaxing holiday weekend. Was yours spent online shopping? If so, you're not alone. A new report from Adobe Analytics found consumers spent a record $9.12 billion online shopping on Black Friday. That's an increase of 2.3% over a year ago, despite concerns about higher prices or a recession. The report showed that many shoppers took advantage of smartphone sales, with nearly half (48%) of online sales made over the device, up from 44% last year. More shoppers are also taking advantage of buy now, pay later services; orders from Nov. 19-25 were up 78% compared to the previous week.  Cyber Monday is also expected to set records, with Adobe Analytics expecting sales up 5.1% over last year at $11.2 billion.   Speaking of Cyber Monday … Our product experts at Reviewed have rounded up the top Cyber Monday deals of 2022. The team broke down the best deals in tech, fitness, fashion, furniture and more.  Whether you're interested in saving $50 on a new pair of AirPods or $344 on a coffee table, Reviewed has you covered.  📰 More stories you shouldn't miss 📰 Frontier Airlines cuts the cord on customer service by phone ETFs vs. mutual funds: What's the difference? How to choose which to buy. What cars are being discontinued in 2023? Honda, Toyota and Chevrolet are all axing models Cruise lines dropped COVID protocols. How did that impact cases on ships? We got the numbers. 🍔 Today's Menu 🍔  Not lobster.  Whole Foods said it will stop selling lobster from the Gulf of Maine at hundreds of its stores, citing concerns about risks to rare North Atlantic right whales from fishing gear. The decision drew criticism in Maine, which is home to the country's largest lobster fishing industry. About The Daily Money Each weekday, The Daily Money delivers the best consumer news from USA TODAY. We break down financial news and provide the TLDR version: How decisions by the Federal Reserve, government and companies impact you. You can follow USA TODAY reporter Bailey Schulz on Twitter @bailey_schulz and subscribe to our free Daily Money newsletter here for personal finance tips and business news every Monday through Friday. New Black Friday online spending record set: $9.12 billion, report... In a good sign for retailers, shoppers spent a record $9.12 billion online during Black Friday, according to Adobe Analytics. Shop the 100+ best deals at Best Buy that are worth your money Are EFTs riskier than mutual funds? Here are the key differences Data shows COVID numbers on cruises after vaccine rules dropped Cars and SUVs you won't see again in 2023 You can't speak to Frontier Airlines agents on the phone anymore How to make the most of your credit cards while holiday shopping No lobster for you. Whole Foods yanks crustacean from menu Inflation pinches Black Friday as shoppers look to payment plans Saying goodbye to movie night-by-mail? Netflix may end DVD service...   Problem viewing email? View in browser Unsubscribe • Manage Newsletters • Terms of Service • Privacy Policy/Your California Privacy Rights • Privacy Notice • Do Not Sell My Info/Cookie Policy • Feedback © 2022 USA TODAY, a division of Gannett Satellite Information Network, LLC. 7950 Jones Branch Drive, McLean, VA 22102