We're about halfway through Cyber Monday on the East Coast (as of this writing). It's the biggest, most critical online shopping day of the year. And almost every major retailer is planning to take advantage of the hottest day to shop online.

But can shoppers really find the best deals so early in the season? And did Black Friday turnout meet expectations?

This morning on American Morning, NPD Group chief industry analyst Marshal Cohen talks about the deals to be had and how Black Friday turned out for retailers.