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ALMERIA is set to spend the least in Andalucia this Black Friday, with locals expected to shell out an average of just €66, according to the Union of Consumers of Andalucia.
Almería’s Modest Black Friday Spend
While Black Friday kicks off the holiday shopping season with big discounts, people from Almeria are keeping their spending modest compared to other regions.
Sevilla shoppers spend big this Black Friday
In contrast, people in Sevilla are expected to spend nearly €100, making it the highest-spending province in the region. The average for Andalucia is €76 per person, which is still much lower than the national average. They have also shared that most Almería shoppers will focus on clothing, electronics, and beauty products.
The shift to online shopping: A trend that’s here to stay
This year, many will shop online, avoiding the crowded streets and opting for comfort at home. Small local businesses are feeling the impact as shoppers flock to big stores or click online. Consumer groups advise caution, reminding shoppers to double-check prices and ensure secure transactions, especially when shopping online.
The origins of Black Friday: A global shopping event
Black Friday, traditionally the day after Thanksgiving in the United States, marks the unofficial start of the holiday shopping season. Its name originates from the concept of businesses moving from being ‘in the red’ (a term used to describe financial losses) to being ‘in the black’ (indicating profit) due to the increase in shopping that takes place on this day.
The event began in the 1960s in Philadelphia, where it is also said that police officers coined the term to describe the chaos caused by heavy traffic and crowded streets as shoppers flocked to stores for post-Thanksgiving deals. Over the decades, Black Friday evolved into the massive retail event we know today, with significant discounts offered by retailers both in physical stores and online.
The event’s influence spread far beyond the U.S., and in recent years, countries around the world, including Spain, have embraced the tradition. Though the focus was initially on big-ticket items like electronics and home appliances, now Black Friday covers everything from clothing to beauty products, making it a global shopping phenomenon.
In Spain, Black Friday is quickly becoming a key date for retailers, and Almería’s more cautious spending behavior this year reflects changing shopping habits, with many opting for online purchases rather than in-store deals.
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