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Romanians are increasing their budgets for Black Friday 2026, with an average planned expenditure of around 1,200 lei, reflecting a 7% rise from last year. A significant portion, 36%, intends to purchase more expensive items. Online shopping is favored by 72% of consumers, with IT&C products being the most sought after. Additionally, artificial intelligence is starting to play a role in product selection, as 67% of respondents have utilized AI for information, although only 30% would trust a virtual agent to make payments on their behalf, particularly for larger amounts.