As the cost of living continues to rise, consumers are seeking ways to stretch their budgets. According to a 2023 Black Friday consumer sentiment survey by Boston Consulting Group (BCG), 74% of consumers plan to take advantage of deals during November sales events, an increase of 7 percentage points from 2022.

The survey, which examined the spending plans of over 7,000 consumers across seven markets including Australia, Canada, Germany, Switzerland, Poland, the UK, and the US, found that US consumers plan to spend the most ($460) during Black Friday, Cyber Monday, and Singles’ Day, followed by Switzerland ($390), and Germany ($385).

These are among the findings of the 2023 Black Friday consumer sentiment survey by Boston Consulting Group (BCG). The survey, which was released today, examines the spending plans of more than 7,000 consumers across seven markets (Australia, Canada, Germany, Switzerland, Poland, UK, and US).

“Black Friday is a highly anticipated part of the annual shopping calendar. As consumers feel pressure on their personal finances this year, they are more deal-focused than ever,” says Jessica Distler, a BCG Managing Director and Partner and coauthor of the study. “The challenge for retailers will be to stand out among the noise.”