Shoppers gathered at Downtown Summerlin for Black Friday, hoping to find good deals. Retailers are expecting strong sales this holiday season, with people predicted to spend over $1,000 on average. "Just looking around at the crowds, I think this is one of the busiest Black Fridays I’ve seen in a long time," said Halee Harczynski, Senior Director of Marketing at Downtown Summerlin. Nevada's holiday sales are expected to reach $6.4 billion, a 3% increase from last year. Despite some economic concerns, Americans are expected to spend about $900 on gifts, according to the National Retail Federation and 8 News Now.
Both in-person and online shopping continue to thrive this holiday season. Around 57% of people are expected to shop from home, but physical stores are still busy, with retailers like Bath and Body Works, Lululemon, and Sephora attracting large crowds. According to RetailMeNot, spending has increased, and Salesforce reports that Black Friday has become the top online shopping day, surpassing Cyber Monday, as reported by CBS News.
More people are choosing experiences, like cruises, along with shopping for products. CBS News says four in ten shoppers are going this route. If you missed the Friday sales at Downtown Summerlin, there are still chances to shop over the weekend with deals for Small Business Saturday and Cyber Monday, as stated by 8 News Now.
