Shop Online Tip: Cyber Monday - Online Shopping Sales on 2nd Dec

Cyber Monday, the first Monday after Thanksgiving is an exciting day for shopping, both online and in stores (Black Friday). Although Cyber Monday lacks the popularity of the infamous Black Friday shopping spree, evidence indicates an upsurge in online purchases on the day following Thanksgiving weekend .

The weekend after thanksgiving is the busiest shopping days of the year. As a result, many people tend to stay away from stores to avoid crowds. Such travel may mean that many customers miss Black Friday deals and sales. It is thought that Cyber Monday was created as a way to encourage such customers to shop without having to visit brick and mortar stores.

Cyber Monday is not a public holiday. Online retailers offer deals, often posting the kind of deals and sales they will have on online forums and websites, several weeks and days ahead. It is thought that a large percentage of the shopping on this day is done during work hours. Keeping this in mind, several retailers offer additional lunchtime discounts to their customers.

The good news is that European countries like France, Germany and the United Kingdom also now have their own version of Cyber Monday!!!

Take a look at all the Cyber Monday deals here!