NewsLowe’s starts Black Friday sales in October to boost holiday revenue
Lowe’s is starting its Black Friday deals early. Shoppers are looking for discounts weeks ahead of time. The store launched an AI tool called Mylow. It helps you plan decor and organize holiday hosting. This move aims to capture early holiday spending money. Expect more stores to follow this early s
The holiday shopping season just moved up your calendar. Lowe’s, the home improvement giant, is officially launching its Black Friday sales in October. They are trying to get ahead of a season where shoppers are feeling the pinch. Adobe analysts expect Black Friday sales to hit $12.9 billion this year. Cyber Week is projected to reach a massive $47.5 billion. People are hunting for deals earlier than ever to stretch their budgets. A recent survey shows nearly half of shoppers might borrow money just to cover their holiday gifts. Lowe’s is also pushing its new AI assistant, Mylow, to help you organize your hosting checklists and decor plans. They want you to spend less time stressing and more time hosting. Despite the early push, the company is being careful about its own bottom line. They recently cut their full-year sales outlook to $92 billion. Other retailers like J. Crew are also navigating a tricky year of tariffs and shifting consumer habits. If you are planning your own store promotions, watch these numbers closely. Your customers are already looking for the best price today, not next month. If you can help them save on their holiday prep, they will walk through your door instead of the competition's. It seems the only thing arriving faster than the cold weather is the holiday bill.