Black Friday 2025 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..
