So now that Black Friday and Cyber Monday—and all the deals in between—have come and gone, how did it go? Though Black Friday ain’t what it used to be, thanks to online options and extended buying days, by all accounts it appears the annual holiday shopping frenzy was a slam dunk for retailers and shoppers both online and in-store.

A record 247 million shoppers hit stores and websites over the entire Black Friday weekend—which is up from 226 million last year. Total spending is estimated by the National Retail Federation at $59.1 billion, with the average shopper spending $423, which is $25 more than last year.

Online shopping got the biggest boost. According to Comscore, Black Friday’s online shopping spiked 25 percent this year and, for the first time since it began seven years ago, surpassed the $1 billion mark. The average online shopper spent $172.42 this year, which is also up 37.8 percent over 2011—about $47 more.

The shopping craze started earlier than ever this year, with 35 million shoppers packing up their turkey leftovers and in stores by midnight on Thanksgiving, compared to just 29 million last year.

And the shoppers aren’t done yet. Overall holiday sales are projected to get a 4.1 percent boost this year versus 2011, to $586.1 billion—including a record $43.4 billion online.

As you head out into crowded malls and parking lots, be very aware of your surroundings.

Criminals prey on people who carry bags loosely, flash cash, and go to their car to drop bags and head back into the mall for more shopping.