KLARNA REPORTS 45% BLACK FRIDAY GROWTH Klarna saw a 45% year-over-year increase in U.S. sales from November 1 through Black Friday. Footwear, tech, beauty, and home goods all performed strongly. Birkenstock led footwear, Apple AirPods 4 topped tech, PS5 models led gaming, and Baccarat Rouge 540 ranked first in beauty. Ninja products dominated home goods, with mattresses jumping to second place. Klarna’s data is based on online and in-app activity during Black Friday weekend. The company serves 114 million users and 850,000 retailers globally.(*Walter Bloomberg)