Today is expected to be the biggest 'Cyber Monday' to date, as 72 million consumers plan to shop online from home or at work today, Nov. 26 -- up from 60.7 million in 2006 and 59.0 million in 2005.

According to the National Retail Federation, which provides these stats, 72.2 percent of online retailers are running special promotions for Cyber Monday, up from 42.7 percent just two years ago.

Promotions will range from specific deals (29.9%) to one-day sales (28.9%) to free shipping on all purchases (24.7%), according to NRF.

Source: Atlanta Daybook