- This year's Cyber Monday sales grew by much less than expected, according to data from IBM, as online retailers began their web promotions and sales during and even before the Thanksgiving weekend.
- Cyber Monday sales, which were projected to grow between 13%-15%, only reported an 8% rise.
- The results underline the waning importance of Cyber Monday and Black Friday, which until a few years ago kicked off the holiday shopping season.
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