WASHINGTON, D.C.: As many Americans bought online as they did in physical stores during the Thanksgiving weekend shopping splurge, the National Retail Federation said on Sunday (Monday in Manila), highlighting a growing trend away from the traditional Black Friday consumer assault.

The closely watched survey said that about 151 million people shopped either in stores and/or online over the long weekend in the United States, when many consumers look to take advantage of promotions.

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