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Cyber Monday sales set a new record! Online shoppers bought more than ever before yesterday, as Cyber Monday sales topped $1.2 billion, WWD reports. According to the National Retail Federation, 37.8% of shoppers’ total spending during Thanksgiving weekend went to online purchases. And people didn’t only go click-happy at their computers—more purchases occurred on smartphones and tablet devices than in previous years. Tell us: Did you buy anything? Let us know in the comments!

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Black Friday 2011 is gearing up to be a record-breaker! Sales are projected to hit $20.3 billion, WWD reports, which would make it the first $20 billion day in U.S. retail history. And retailers are quick to provide the incentives, with stores opening Thanksgiving night and offering larger-than-life promotions. The tactics seem to be working—17 percent of those polled said they will shop on Black Friday, as opposed to last year’s 12 percent. Are you one of them?

Plus, see the best deals in the gallery!

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Black Friday is one week away! Have you made your plans yet? With big name stores are rolling out big Black Friday deals, we made a list of the day’s best sales (and earliest store openings!). Check out some of the weekend’s best bargains in the gallery now. 

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Holiday shopping just got easier! With new online organizers, you can create your gift lists—and check them twice—without breaking a sweat. Pinterest, an online pinboard, lets you categorize and share items that you find on the web by virtually “tacking” them. You can also “follow” other members of the site with the option to “repin” their picks (sign up for a free account here). Another merchandise manager called The Fancy generates items you might like, which you can file into lists to share via email with friends and family. It’s that simple: no bookmarks or printouts required. Happy shopping!

Plus, click through the gallery for holiday entertaining tips and tricks.