Black Friday 2023 looks set to be the UK's first ever £1 billion online shopping day! That's the same amount it would cost to build over 10 London Eyes, and is a massive increase on the record-breaking £810 million spent last year.
The term "Black Friday" originates in America. It refers to the day after Thanksgiving when retailers traditionally offer deals and discounts in what has become the unofficial launch of the festive shopping period.
In the UK, the term Black Friday didn't really exist until 2010 and there was a real turning point in 2013 as public awareness grew. Last year Black Friday was the most popular to date in the UK and this year looks to be bigger and better..
