How Black Friday Became The Biggest Shopping Day of The Year [INFOGRAPHIC]

Black Friday is just around the corner and for many businesses, it’s the biggest day of the entire year in terms of sales and profit. But how did Black Friday and the entire holiday shopping season become so popular for people in the U.S. and around the world?

In this infographic, we’re outlining a brief history on the origin of Black Friday. We’re also shedding light on how it became so popular, listing a few notable events relating to Black Friday that have occurred over time, and providing more interesting statistics about consumer shopping trends during the Thanksgiving weekend. Finally, we’ll wrap up by offering a few recommendations that small businesses can use in order to get the most out of Black Friday.