Happy 14th birthday, Cyber Monday! With the ever-increasing use + reliance on technology, it is incredible to think that the phase ‘Cyber Monday’ has only been in existence since 2005, — it was first coined by The National Retail Federation’s Elle Davis in reference to the ‘recurring spike in online revenue and traffic on the Monday following Thanksgiving’ (believed to be caused by individuals shopping at work due to faster web access and the ability to keep their purchases a surprise from those at home.)
Having almost been called ‘Blue Monday’ — we see you blue hyperlinks — the online shopping day directly competes with its Black Friday predecessor + allows the 50% of us who prefer to avoid mass crowds to not miss out on all the steals and deals (DYK: $7.9 billion was spent digitally in 2018).
To narrow your search across the world wide web, we’ve compiled a shortlist of local businesses offering online deals worthy of a double click. Get ready to add to cart.
○ The Wine Feed | Deal: Online gift card and wine class passes
○ Porch Fly Supply Co. | Deal: 50% off purchases with code CYBERPORCH
○ done. | Deal: Offering $100 gift cards for $50 to get personalized home organizing
○ By the Grace Angel Cakes | Deal: $35 dozen pack, orders or gift certificates
○ Stella Lew Boutique | Deal: 10% off purchases of $50 or more + 40% off orders of $200 or more
Also, be sure to keep an eye on your favorite local business’s social media platforms — that’s where they’ll likely share deals + specials they may be having for Cyber Monday. There are lots of great deals from larger chains this year too:
- Cyber Monday is on December 2, 2019 and we’re rounding up all the best deals in one place — here’s what you need to know (Business Insider)
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