Shopify

As holiday anticipation builds, trending products are shifting across U.S. merchants. We analyzed month-over-month sales from thousands of Shopify merchants to reveal November’s emerging trends. Here’s what stood out: → Homes are getting a festive upgrade, with demand up for Christmas tree stands (+242%), holiday stockings (+166%), garlands (+160%), and wreaths (+108%). → Comfort comes first as temperatures drop. Onesies (+136%), robes (+110%), and pajamas (+79%) are all on the rise as staying in becomes the season’s go-to. → Shoppers are choosing timeless toys: dollhouses (+177%), wooden blocks (+123%), musical boxes (+111%), and yo-yos (+93%) are all seeing a surge. → Sweet holiday indulgences are filling kitchens, with marshmallows (+123%), cookie decorating kits (+118%), pie crusts (+63%), and cookie and brownie dough (+61%) topping carts. → Pets are getting in on the festive spirit, with pet sweaters (+102%), pet hats (+47%), and pet bandanas (+23%) rising as households embrace holiday style for every member. The numbers are clear: shoppers aren’t just prepping for the holidays, they’re creating comfort and celebration at every turn.

Merchants took Black Friday weekend to the next level. → $14.6B in global sales, 27% above last year (24% constant currency) → 15.8K+ entrepreneurs made their first sale → 81M+ shoppers purchased from Shopify businesses Congratulations to all the business owners raising the bar. Dig into the full results: https://lnkd.in/eydPQm8f

Let’s talk Black Friday records. Our merchants didn’t just show up—they showed out. → Global sales hit $6.2B, up 25% from last year (22% constant currency) → Sales peaked at $5.1M per minute To the business owners who made it happen: congratulations.

Our merchants hit new milestones every day. Take a look at a few who accomplished 10K, 100K, or 1M lifetime orders this holiday season. Entrepreneurs, take a bow.

If you need a reason to start, here it is.

Black Friday is a big deal. The entrepreneurs who make it happen? Even bigger. That’s why we’re back on Sphere, lighting up the world’s largest LED screen with real-time sales. Every arc is a live order, and every confetti burst is a merchant’s first sale. For the first time, merchants reaching 10K, 100K, or 1M lifetime order milestones are being celebrated live on the Exosphere. This is global commerce, visualized in real time. Watch all weekend: bfcm.shop

The Live Globe is back, and for the first time ever, built inside a pinball machine users can actually play. New to Live Globe? It’s our annual data visualization that shows merchant sales in real time over Black Friday weekend. Here’s what you need to know: → Zoom into the globe to watch the world shop live. Every arc is a real-time order and every burst of confetti marks a merchant’s first sale. → Check the scoreboard for topline data: orders per minute, sales per minute, and unique shoppers. For more technical stats, like webhooks per minute, view the monitor to the right of the pinball machine.  → Play pinball. The best part? When entrepreneurs win, you do too. Unlock surprises when merchants hit 10K, 100K, or 1M lifetime orders. → Keep an eye out for hidden Easter eggs. Hint: Look for patterns in the numbers and don’t be afraid to press a few buttons. Play along and watch the world shop: bfcm.shop

Black Friday belongs to entrepreneurs. While shoppers score deals, business owners are putting in the work. Building. Testing. Adjusting.  This week isn’t the grind, it’s the glory. Entrepreneurs are built different.