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Everything you need to know about Black Friday

With Christmas looming, everyone is looking for a bargain and there’s no better place to find a good deal than on Black Friday

Published 15th Nov 2016

With Christmas looming, everyone is looking for a bargain and there’s no better place to find a good deal than on Black Friday. The biggest shopping day of the year sees shops open early and slash prices for one day only and usually results in customers seeing red just so they can get the best price on electrical and home-ware goods.

Tell me about Black Friday?

Originally an American tradition, Black Friday took place on the day after Thanksgiving. Shops offer huge discounts on products hoping to encourage the customers to spend their hard earned wages on the run up to Christmas. Never one to miss out, UK shops have also jumped on the bandwagon so bargain hunters get the opportunity to grab some festive deals.

When is Black Friday?

This year Black Friday sales are happening on November 25, 2016.

Why is it called Black Friday?

This unlikely term of endearment came about in 1966 and was named so by the Philadelphia Police Department. Not the most festive of reasons, but the name comes from the violence and traffic accidents caused by so many people going out to shop.

The Best Deals To Look Out For On Black Friday.

  1. Amazon have extended their Black Friday sales starting on Monday right through to Friday, November 25, the official day of Black Friday. Huge range of offers, from electrical, clothes, video game consoles and laptops.
  1. Argos - Instore and online. Argos’ Black Friday commences on Friday 18th November and will run for 13 days through to Cyber Monday.
  1. Currys - Instore and online, Curry’s deals start from 6am and you can expect the best deals in coffee makers, vacuums cleaners plus so much more.
  1. Marks & Spencers - Deals in fashion and homeware.
  1. Tesco in stores and online - toys and consoles are usually the best sellers.
  1. GAME in stores and online - you'll find console and game deals.
  1. House of Fraser- There are always amazing bargains at House of Fraser, ranging from beauty electricals and Michael Kors handbags.
  1. John Lewis online - Packed with deals and bargains.
  1. The Perfume Shop - Online only, the website is counting down to Black Friday with discounts on all their designer brands.