What Is Cyber Monday? “Cyber Monday” is a marketing term for the online shopping surge that happens on the Monday after Thanksgiving in the United States. It was coined by Shop.org in 2005, when retailers noticed that online sales spiked dramatically that day. The idea: Many consumers were back at work after the Thanksgiving holiday using faster internet connections, and retailers wanted to encourage them to shop online. Black Friday (the Friday after Thanksgiving) traditionally emphasizes in-store and early morning […]
What Is Cyber Monday? “Cyber Monday” is a marketing term for the online shopping surge that happens on the Monday after Thanksgiving in the United States. It was coined by Shop.org in 2005, when retailers noticed that online sales spiked dramatically that day. The idea: Many consumers were back at work after the Thanksgiving holiday using faster internet connections, and retailers wanted to encourage them to shop online. Black Friday (the Friday after Thanksgiving) traditionally emphasizes in-store and early morning […]
Turn Your Rakuten Cash Back into Bilt Points And Unlock More Rewards Holiday shopping just got smarter. Bilt and Rakuten have officially teamed up to make your spending go further this season. Starting today, Bilt Members can redeem Rakuten Cash Back for Bilt Points simply by shopping at thousands of stores through Rakuten. That means your holiday gift list can now double as your rewards strategy. This partnership launches just in time for Black Friday, allowing Rakuten shoppers to earn […]
Halloween 2025: Your Ultimate Shopping and Decorating Guide Whether you’re going full haunted house or keeping it cozy and whimsical, 2025 is shaping up to be a monster of a year for Halloween style. We’ll walk you through the top Halloween costume trends, home decor ideas, shopping tips and DIY tricks to make your Halloween the envy of the block. 2025 Costume Trends to Watch Costuming is getting more creative this year. People are leaning into self-expression, nostalgia and mashups […]
Just dropped a style 3-pointer. 👟💄💰The final episode of Style Swap is here! Sign up for Rakuten to shop Tip and Kayla’s looks at Saks and Sephora and earn Cash Back! Tune in to watch Golden State Valkyries shop with Rakuten and style each other. Shop the look today! Watch all the episodes: Valkyries Style Swap Episode 1 Valkyries Style Swap Episode 2 Valkyries Style Swap Episode 3
10 Bigs Days – 10 Big Brands – 10 Big Deals The Big Deal Reveal Holiday edition begins on the first 10 days of November. This holiday season, one store will offer a BIG Cash Back deal for that day. And if you’re a Rakuten Amex® Cardholder, you’ll get an even bigger deal at 30% Cash Back for each of these Big Deal Reveals above if you use your Rakuten Amex® card! Mark your calendars and we’ll see you on […]
Just dropped a style 3-pointer. 👟💄💰The final episode of Style Swap is here! Sign up for Rakuten to shop Tip and Kayla’s looks at Saks and Sephora and earn Cash Back! Tune in to watch Golden State Valkyries shop with Rakuten and style each other. Shop the look today! Watch all the episodes: Valkyries Style Swap Episode 1 Valkyries Style Swap Episode 2 Valkyries Style Swap Episode 3
10 Bigs Days – 10 Big Brands – 10 Big Deals The Big Deal Reveal Holiday edition begins on the first 10 days of November. This holiday season, one store will offer a BIG Cash Back deal for that day. And if you’re a Rakuten Amex® Cardholder, you’ll get an even bigger deal at 30% Cash Back for each of these Big Deal Reveals above if you use your Rakuten Amex® card! Mark your calendars and we’ll see you on […]
The Hottest Gift Cards for 2025 Gift cards are back in the spotlight in 2025, and they’ve leveled up. No longer just a last-minute fallback, today’s cards are personalized, digital-first and loaded with flexibility. Whether you’re shopping for birthdays, holidays or just because, the hottest gift cards this year give recipients freedom, convenience and memorable experiences. Why Gift Cards Are Trending in 2025 Digital-first convenience: E-gift cards can be sent instantly via email or SMS. Multibrand flexibility: “Choice cards” […]
Finding the perfect gadget gift is easier than ever, thanks to Rakuten’s Tech and Gadget Gifts collection, a curated lineup of smart devices, wireless accessories and cool innovations that fit every budget and lifestyle. Whether you’re shopping for a tech lover, gamer or someone who just wants life to run a little smoother, these gift ideas combine function, fun and unbeatable value. Plus, you’ll earn Cash Back when you shop through Rakuten! Must-Have Gadgets for Tech Enthusiasts From smart-home systems […]
What Is Cyber Monday? “Cyber Monday” is a marketing term for the online shopping surge that happens on the Monday after Thanksgiving in the United States. It was coined by Shop.org in 2005, when retailers noticed that online sales spiked dramatically that day. The idea: Many consumers were back at work after the Thanksgiving holiday using faster internet connections, and retailers wanted to encourage them to shop online. Black Friday (the Friday after Thanksgiving) traditionally emphasizes in-store and early morning […]
What Is Black Friday? Black Friday is the day after Thanksgiving in the United States, and in retail, it is considered the unofficial start of the holiday shopping season. On Black Friday, many retailers offer steep discounts, extended store hours, doorbuster deals and special promotions to draw in shoppers. Over time, it has expanded beyond just one day. Many sales now begin before Thanksgiving (sometimes even in October), extend through the weekend and tie into Cyber Monday and Cyber Week. […]
We know a lot of you here are super savvy about Rakuten and how it works, but we still see other questions from time to time. As such, we’re back with our Rakuten “How To” series, providing some information on certain features that you can take advantage of to save money and earn Cash Back with Rakuten. Today’s topic: How to get 5% Cash Back with Rakuten Dining (10% with the Rakuten Credit Card). The best part about Rakuten Dining is how easy […]
Finding the perfect gadget gift is easier than ever, thanks to Rakuten’s Tech and Gadget Gifts collection, a curated lineup of smart devices, wireless accessories and cool innovations that fit every budget and lifestyle. Whether you’re shopping for a tech lover, gamer or someone who just wants life to run a little smoother, these gift ideas combine function, fun and unbeatable value. Plus, you’ll earn Cash Back when you shop through Rakuten! Must-Have Gadgets for Tech Enthusiasts From smart-home systems […]
