“Cyber Monday is an increasingly important day for online shopping, and Web-based businesses are encouraging customers to part with their cash by offering big savings, free shipping and special gifts. In 2009 87% of retailers offered specific Cyber Monday promotions, attracting 96.5 million shoppers.

Many of America’s biggest retailers are participating, including Kohl’s, Target, Best Buy and Victoria’s Secret. So are many smaller, chic boutiques. From laptops to lingerie, they’re offering deals that will make venturing out to a crowded mall even less desirable.”