Shopify data shows record start for Black Friday weekend
E-commerce Shopify’s global merchants achieved record sales of US$4.1 billion during Black Friday, a 22 per cent increase over last year’s period. The top selling countries were the US, the UK, and Canada, while the average cart price was US$110.71 globally, the data shows. The top product categories by orders included clothing, personal care, jewellery, shoes, and decor. In Australia, the cities with the highest sales were Melbourne, Sydney, and Brisbane. The country’s average cart price was AU$165.70, while the…