The Week in Numbers: Thanksgiving Sales Surge, Boeing Stock Jump, Prada Buys Versace, Disney's China Record

Thanksgiving Weekend Online Sales Surge

• 💸 US shoppers spent $44 billion online over the Thanksgiving weekend, from Thanksgiving Day to Cyber Monday.
• 📈 This spending represents a 7.7% increase from the previous year, surpassing Adobe Analytics' forecast.
• 🛍️ Major retailers like Amazon and Walmart contributed to the surge with extensive discounts.

Boeing Stock Soars on Positive Outlook

• ✈️ Boeing shares jumped 10% following a positive report and expectations of higher jet deliveries and free cash flow for the upcoming year.
• 📉 The company aims to improve its reputation after a five-year crisis involving safety and production issues with its 737 series.

Prada Acquires Versace

• 🇮🇹 Prada has acquired the Italian fashion brand Versace for $1.5 billion.
• 🤝 This deal, agreed upon in April, was a long-sought objective for Prada, purchasing the brand from US-based Capri Holdings.
• 🌟 The luxury brand, founded in 1978 by Gianni Versace and known for its glamorous style, is now under new ownership.

Zara Owner Inditex Reports Strong November Sales

• 📈 Inditex, the owner of Zara, experienced a 10.6% sales growth in November, a critical period due to Black Friday.
• 🇪🇸 Analysts suggest the company's strong performance in its home market, Spain, contributed to this success.

Disney's Zootopia 2 Sets China Box Office Record

• 🎬 Disney's "Zootopia 2" grossed $275.6 million in China within its first six days, becoming the highest-grossing animated foreign film in the country.
• 🌍 The film accounted for approximately 95% of all movie ticket sales during its opening weekend.
• ⚠️ This achievement comes despite recent reductions in the number of US films allowed in China.