It is believed by many that the term Black Friday derives from the concept that businesses operate at a financial loss, or are “in the red,” until the day after Thanksgiving, when massive sales finally allow them to turn a profit, or put them “in the black.” However, this is untrue.

2022年11月27日 · Why is it called Black Friday? The term "Black Friday" was first coined in 1869 when two investors, Jay Gould, and Jim Fisk, caused a market crash by driving up the price of...

2023年11月21日 · “Black Friday” is the name which the Philadelphia Police Department has given to the Friday following Thanksgiving Day. It is not a term of endearment to them.

2024年11月13日 · When someone says "Black Friday," you may think of holiday shopping chaos. But how did the day get its name? Here's the true story.

2015年11月23日 · Black Friday took on a new meaning in the 1980s as the day that stores sold so much merchandise that their annual revenue went from being “in the red” (loss) to “in the black” (profit).

2023年11月20日 · Black Friday is a name used for two unrelated occasions. It is now most popularly used in the US to refer to the day after Thanksgiving, which is often considered the first day of the holiday shopping season and is known for featuring discounts from retailers.

2025年1月3日 · Black Friday is a shopping holiday in the United States that occurs on the day after Thanksgiving. It is characterized by widespread discounts and sales offered by a wide range of retailers, many of whom operate for extended hours and …

2019年11月28日 · In fact, there are at least three competing explanations for why we call Black Friday “Black Friday.” Black Friday as National Hooky Day The first record we have of anyone referring to the day after Thanksgiving as “Black Friday” is …

2019年11月28日 · Depending on what story you believe, America's most famous shopping day is either named after a financial crisis, a concerned police force or, according to some theories,...

2024年11月22日 · Why is it called Black Friday? Everything to know about when it became a thing the day after Thanksgiving, including its origins and best deals.