EVERYTHING You Need to Know About Black Friday

It’s nearly here. For the die-hard bargain hunters among you, the best day of the year must surely be Black Friday. But what is it? When and where did it all start? And where are the best Black Friday deals? Who doesn’t love a bargain? But more to the point, who doesn’t love a bargain with Christmas on the doorstep?

Black Friday is the name given to one shopping day a year that more or less every retailer announces huge price cuts across their range. From TVs to toasters, duvets sets to on-trend fashions, there will be thousands of products all at cheaper-than-chips prices for the taking.

As a recent phenomenon, Black Friday is American in origin. The Americans hold their day-long bonanza the day after Thanksgiving. Seeing the success, British and UK-based retailers did the same. And with the high street having been sluggish since the crash of 2008, it made perfect sense to shift a mountain of stock at reduce prices but still make a profit.

Even better, if you are an online shopper, there are exclusive website deals to be had too.

Deals on Black Friday

So what deals can be we expect this year?

Major tech retailers, including Argos, high street staple Currys, as well as online giants Amazon are expected to announce huge discounts across major brands such as Samsung, LG and Sony. There will be plenty of bargains to be had on 4k ultra HD TVs too, some of the most popular Black Friday purchases.

Fashion retailers from Next to online powerhouses ASOS are also expected to host huge discounts across their ranges, perfect for snapping up a bargain this winter. John Lewis is expected to make a strong showing this year. Other well-known retailers such as M&S may also hold sales around this time.

Online retailers – If you are thinking of buying online to beat the crush than you’ll need to be just as committed as the high street bargain hunter. Whilst many retailers will hold four-day Black Friday events online, you’ll need to be up late to secure the best deals. Most retailers start their online sales around midnight with some high street stores opening their doors super early.

What about smaller businesses, how can they take advantage of Black Friday?

Black Friday is akin to a flash sale – a quick sale with only a few hours on the clock for consumers to grab genuine cut-price bargains – and whilst some are highly critical of the Black Friday event, there are many who think that it helps to revive the high street. Black Friday is not an exclusive club, any retailer can get involved and that means the small business too. With the right marketing and plenty of stock on the shelves, independent retailers and boutique businesses can welcome bargain hunters on Black Friday, in-store and online.

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