Amazon has played a pivotal role in shaping Black Friday into what it is today: as one of the largest online retailers globally, Amazon’s influence on consumer shopping behavior cannot be overstated. Unlike Prime Day which is exclusive to Amazon Prime members, Black Friday is an event open to everyone and makes it accessible for all shoppers.

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For years and years Black Friday was the single biggest day of every holiday shopping season. People would camp out outside the nearest mall, Best Buy, or Target hoping to score the best possible prices on electronics,