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What are the stats & trends for black Friday?
NRF reported that the Thanksgiving weekend attracted 190 million shoppers, an increase of 14% over last year. The biggest spenders were 25-34 year olds, who have high expectations of digital convenience connected to the instore experience.
Online shopping only just topped out in store, 142 million and 124 million respectively, with just over 70 million doing both, so that connected journey is incredibly important.
In terms of what convinced people to spend, the ability to facilitate click and collect was up by 15% compared to last year and mobile devices were used by 75% of buyers doing research, up from 66% last year.
Department stores were the biggest destination for shoppers, representing 50%, with clothing just behind at 36%.
Aside from the actual numbers, what’s useful to take away from this is that online and offline are merging more than ever, and flexibility of device – and seeing that through to purchase – is a big influencer in purchase decisions.
Behind the Scenes: Team Enactor’s Day of Connection in Sri Lanka
Earlier this month, our Sri Lanka team came together for a unique day of connection—starting with a guided hike through the lush Kanneliya Forest and ending on the Galle coastline with kayaking, volleyball, and teamwork. Joined by UK directors, it was a celebration of culture, collaboration, and the relationships that drive Enactor forward.
Enactor Fun Day at Lee Valley: White-Water Rafting, Kayaking & Paddleboarding
Enactor made a splash at Lee Valley with a day of white-water rafting, kayaking, and paddleboarding. From adrenaline-filled rapids to hilarious paddleboard wipeouts, the team bonded through fun, laughter, and plenty of splashes—ending the day with stories, dinner, and drinks.
France Is Shaking Up Fiscal Compliance – Enactor’s Already Ahead
With France set to ban self-certified POS systems by March 2026, retailers face a major compliance shift. Enactor is already ahead of the curve with its NF525-certified POS solution - fully aligned with France’s ISCA requirements for inalterability, security, data conservation, and archiving.
