How to start strong and stay ahead in 2026

Explore Afterpay’s Festive Report for exclusive insights into how shoppers spent last holiday season – and how they’ll approach this year.

Discover how to turn seasonal momentum into everyday growth with Afterpay.

January in the US has its own rhythm. The Black Friday-Cyber Monday (BFCM) rush has faded. The holiday sprint is behind us. Stores are often quieter. 

But smart retailers don’t slow down. They reset. They refocus. They turn the post-holiday lull into an early lead, acquiring customers, building loyalty and setting up the year for momentum. 

They do it with Afterpay.

Afterpay isn’t just a payment option. It drives sales, lifts basket size and increases acquisition and loyalty – during key retail moments and across everyday purchasing.

Discover our guide to how Afterpay can kickstart your growth in Q1 and drive sales across 2026.

Keep that BFCM energy going

 Black Friday-Cyber Monday is big for most retailers. But with Afterpay it can be even bigger.

Download Afterpay’s guide and find out how Afterpay powered stronger sales for businesses like yours during Black Friday Cyber Monday weekend (BFCM) 2025, and how partnering with Afterpay can fuel growth across the calendar year.

New year. New momentum

Afterpay isn’t just built for peak season. It keeps sales growing all year round. Offering flexible payments helps you unlock:

  • Bigger baskets
  • New customers
  • Loyalty that compounds
  • Next-generation growth

Want to know more?

Get your free guide to jumpstarting Q1 with Afterpay

This 2026 growth playbook reveals how Afterpay businesses performed during BFCM. Plus it’s packed with tips, tactics and testimonials from real businesses explaining how you can drive more sales with Afterpay. Make this your strongest year yet.

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