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Cyber Monday 2025: What to know and deals to expect

Carolina Puig and Kara Liang

December 1, 2025

Cyber Monday is an exclusive online event for many shoppers who can catch up on last-minute shopping. Photo used with permission of Erone Stuff on Unsplash.

With Black Friday quickly coming to an end, people are starting to get ready for Cyber Monday. Cyber Monday is taking place on Dec. 1 this year and is expected to be one of the biggest online shopping events, with retailers like Amazon, Target, Walmart and Best Buy already preparing massive discounts across categories like fashion, electronics, beauty, home decor and more. With holiday spending projected to hit record highs, Cyber Monday has become the go-to moment for shoppers to get everything from TVs, kitchen supplies and everything else people want without even leaving their houses.

After Black Friday, there’s an even more special day, Cyber Monday, known for its deals on small-ticket items. Photo used with permission of Antonio Solano via Unsplash.

Cyber Monday was first introduced in 2005 by the National Retail Federation (NRF) after noticing a significant increase in online shopping the Monday following Thanksgiving, when people returned to work and searched for deals on their work computers. The term “Cyber Monday” was created to promote online shopping and quickly became the online version of Black Friday. At first, it was just a form of marketing, but it grew fast because of websites like Amazon, eBay, Target and more. In 2024, in the US, about 13.3 billion dollars were spent during Cyber Monday, making it the biggest online shopping day in the United States. The day became popular because it is way less stressful than going to a store.

Deals are the whole point of Cyber Monday. Without having to pick up a foot, exclusive deals await online. Brands like Amazon’s Cyber Monday Deals kick off on Nov. 29 and run through Dec. 1 when Cyber Monday actually starts. Amazon’s Black Friday sale started on Nov. 20, so its sale season ranges from Nov. 21 to Dec. 1 with all the exclusive deals. Many membership and loyalty programs will be the first to start the rounds of savings and early access to brand deals, including brands such as Nike, Abercrombie and Ulta, whose deals happen for members before they are released to the general public.

Cyber Monday was created to encourage online shopping, making it the equivalent of Black Friday, but it also gives the chance for small retailers to compete with big companies. Consider shopping early for deals, as brands often release sales earlier than the official date. Make sure to shop safely and avoid using public Wi-Fi for your transactions to avoid scams. In addition, be prepared with a list of what to buy since deals will run out. Some deals are exclusive to online retailers, and deals can be extended through Black Friday or even dropped lower for sellers to get rid of seasonal excess inventory.

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Carolina Puig, Staff Writer

Carolina Puig isn’t just chasing goals on the field, but is now chasing stories off the field as well. Carolina is a first year writer on the GH Falcon, a sophomore at Green Hope and uses she/her pronouns. She was born in Brazil and moved to North Carolina around five years ago. Some of her hobbies include club soccer at NCFC and having fun with friends. When she’s not playing club soccer, she can also be seen playing for the school team. Her interest in journalism and writing in general sparked when she saw sports broadcasters hosting interviews with the players on the sidelines. In her mind, everything clicked and she knew what she wanted to do after high school. She therefore plans on pursuing a journalism major in college and achieving her goal of becoming a full fledged sports journalist. She is excited to get closer to achieving her dream by building her skills with the GH Falcon.

Kara Liang, Staff Writer

Kara Liang is a sophomore at Green Hope, and this is her first year in the GH Falcon as a staff writer. Kara started writing after being inspired by her mother’s love for creative writing, which ultimately led Kara to join the staff. Kara is also part of the school band, where she plays both the bassoon and the clarinet. During her free time, she volunteers in a Chinese school where she helps teach children how to read and speak Chinese. In the future, Kara hopes to attend law school and become a lawyer. She is super excited to be a part of the GH Falcon, learn more about journalism and to share her work throughout the year.