Black Friday: How to navigate the temptation trap and avoid impulsive spending
1 year, 3 months ago

Black Friday: How to navigate the temptation trap and avoid impulsive spending

Live Mint  

As the holiday season approaches, so does the much-anticipated Black Friday, a day notorious for its unbelievable deals and overcrowded stores. Here are some pitfalls to avoid that can help you make the most of Black Friday without falling victim to impulsive spending. The illusion of huge savings Retailers often employ clever marketing tactics, making shoppers believe they are getting incredible deals. Retailers often have stricter return policies or shorter windows for returning items purchased on Black Friday.

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Is Black Friday still a holiday shopping juggernaut in 2024?
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Is Black Friday still a holiday shopping juggernaut in 2024?

Hindustan Times  

NEW YORK — After weeks of pushing early deals, retailers in the United States and some other countries tried to seduce customers with promises of bigger discounts on Black Friday, the sales event that still reigns as the unofficial kickoff of the holiday shopping season even if it's lost some luster. Enough consumers enjoy holiday shopping in person that Black …

Black Friday deals you can’t miss in the US: Amazon, Target, Walmart, Macy’s and more
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Black Friday deals you can’t miss in the US: Amazon, Target, Walmart, Macy’s and more

Live Mint  

Black Friday 2024 has arrived, bringing some of the year's best deals across a wide range of products at stores throughout the United States. Whether you're looking for the latest tech, home essentials, or holiday gifts, this year’s Black Friday deals are designed to give you everything you need at unbeatable prices. Target Target's Black Friday Deals include up to …

Top money saving tips for Black Friday, according to a financial expert
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Top money saving tips for Black Friday, according to a financial expert

The Independent  

Sign up to our free weekly newsletter for insider tips and product reviews from our shopping experts Sign up for our free IndyBest email Sign up for our free IndyBest email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. If you’re looking to make big buys in the lead-up to Christmas in …

Retailers bank on Black Friday to energize bargain-hungry holiday shoppers
Trending News
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Retailers bank on Black Friday to energize bargain-hungry holiday shoppers

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — It’s show time. After weeks of pushing early deals, retailers in the United States and some other countries are promising bigger discounts on Black Friday, the sales event that still reigns as the unofficial kickoff of the holiday shopping season even if it’s lost some luster. “People come to get the deals, but more importantly, they come …

Retailers bank on Black Friday to energize bargain-hungry holiday shoppers
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Retailers bank on Black Friday to energize bargain-hungry holiday shoppers

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. After weeks of pushing early deals, retailers in the …

Some retail companies reject Black Friday sales
Trending News
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Some retail companies reject Black Friday sales

ABC  

Stephanie Smail: Australians are expected to spend a record $6.7 billion during this year's Black Friday sales. Katherine Gregory: While other companies are set to make big profits today by appearing to slash prices on their products, Olivia Reddy-Daley warns consumers that not all is as it seems. Katherine Gregory: But even if you wanted to buy ethical fashion from …

Why retailers still see Black Friday as the high point of the holiday shopping season
Trending News
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Why retailers still see Black Friday as the high point of the holiday shopping season

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — After weeks of plugging increasingly inviting discounts, retailers in the United States and several other countries are preparing for prime time: Black Friday, the bargain bonanza that still reigns as the unofficial kickoff of the holiday shopping season even if it’s lost some luster. It’s a better experience.” In the U.S., analysts envision a solid holiday shopping …

As a shopping expert, I need to tell you the truth about Black Friday
3 months, 2 weeks ago

As a shopping expert, I need to tell you the truth about Black Friday

The Independent  

It was 5am on the morning after Thanksgiving 2008. Black Friday was no longer about financial fear, but rather about bottom line abundance – over-the-top promotion to move retailers from “in the red” to “in the black”. Recommended How this Chinese shopping app took over the world and turned into the ultimate ick The day launched the official holiday shopping …

Black Friday sales are ramping up this week. So are scams
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Black Friday sales are ramping up this week. So are scams

ABC  

Online shoppers are being warned to be extra wary of scammers as Black Friday sales ramp up across the country this week. We're easy targets during sales season "Scammers often exploit popular shopping events like Black Friday, hoping to take advantage of individuals focused on securing a bargain," ANZ scams portfolio lead Ruth Talalla said. Here are a few to …

Black Friday 2024: What is it, when is it and why shoppers worldwide go crazy?
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Black Friday 2024: What is it, when is it and why shoppers worldwide go crazy?

Live Mint  

Black Friday 2024: Black Friday is a global shopping phenomenon known for massive discounts and bustling sales. A Global Shopping Extravaganza In the past two decades, Black Friday has expanded worldwide. Cyber Monday, the Monday following Black Friday, focuses on online deals, catering to digital shoppers. Significance for Shoppers and Businesses For consumers, Black Friday is an opportunity to buy …

What Black Friday’s history tells us about holiday shopping in 2024
3 months, 2 weeks ago

What Black Friday’s history tells us about holiday shopping in 2024

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — The holiday shopping season is about to reach full speed with Black Friday, which kicks off the post-Thanksgiving retail rush later this week. The term “Black Friday” is several generations old, but it wasn’t always associated with the holiday retail frenzy that we know today. Jie Zhang, a professor of marketing at the University of Maryland’s Robert …

US consumers to bargain hunt in annual 'Black Friday' spree
3 months, 2 weeks ago

US consumers to bargain hunt in annual 'Black Friday' spree

Deccan Chronicle  

NEW YORK: US shoppers are coming out in force this holiday season, but the festiveness is being tempered by inflationary pressures that have abated but not completely faded. Americans are "ready to open their wallets this holiday season," said the Conference Board ahead of Black Friday -- the day after Thanksgiving, which this year, falls on November 28 -- that …

Black Friday deals this year did not get American customers to shop much
1 year, 3 months ago

Black Friday deals this year did not get American customers to shop much

Live Mint  

It’s not just you. Walmart chief financial officer John David Rainey told investors in an earnings call earlier this month that the company saw a “sharper falloff" in consumer spending toward the end of October. That caution echoed throughout recent earnings reports from retailers ranging from Lowe’s Inc. to Target Corp. Consumers continued to spend this weekend, but they weren’t …

Black Friday set to be ‘busiest ever’ as spending beats last year
1 year, 3 months ago

Black Friday set to be ‘busiest ever’ as spending beats last year

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy This year’s Black Friday could …

Black Friday Deals Start Early, but Shoppers Are Choosy This Year
1 year, 3 months ago

Black Friday Deals Start Early, but Shoppers Are Choosy This Year

Live Mint  

Millions of Americans are headed to stores on Black Friday, but retailers are navigating through a holiday season in which shoppers aren’t splurging as much as they have in recent years. The retailer is ready for a promotional environment and is advertising goods such as electric bikes and beauty products that are selling well with the slogan, “Yes, Best Buy …

Are raining offers really the retail therapy you need? Delhiites, psychologists take stock
1 year, 3 months ago

Are raining offers really the retail therapy you need? Delhiites, psychologists take stock

Hindustan Times  

The buzz for the Black Friday sale is at an all time high with many shopaholics waiting to just press the button as soon as they see a discount on almost anything and everything! “I have a drawer full of cosmetics from every possible brand, but the minute a saw a 40% discount on an eyeshadow palette last night, I …

Black Friday: It’s no longer just a phenomenon in the U.S. And that has sinister consequences.
1 year, 3 months ago

Black Friday: It’s no longer just a phenomenon in the U.S. And that has sinister consequences.

Slate  

For weeks we’ve been steadily targeted with an increasing number of deals, sales, and specials—on social media and TV and in our inboxes—all of which culminates in the ultimate retail barrage of offers on the fourth Friday in November, known as Black Friday. Last year, American consumers spent a record $9.12 billion online shopping during Black Friday, according to Adobe …

Retailers offer bigger Black Friday discounts to lure hesitant shoppers hunting for the best deals
1 year, 3 months ago

Retailers offer bigger Black Friday discounts to lure hesitant shoppers hunting for the best deals

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — Shoppers venturing out to malls and stores on Black Friday found perks from champagne to virtual reality experiences and old-fashioned doorbusters, as retailers tried to entice customers who are resisting splurges and impulse buying this year. That is a recent development,” Macy’s CEO Jeff Gennette said in an interview with The Associated Press, adding that shoppers across …

The 35 best Black Friday deals still live on everything from tech to home and fashion - grab our top picks while you can
1 year, 3 months ago

The 35 best Black Friday deals still live on everything from tech to home and fashion - grab our top picks while you can

Daily Mail  

SHOPPING – Contains affiliated content. The 35 best Black Friday 2023 deals Our Place Always Pan® 2.0 The popular Our Place Always Pan 2.0 is on sale for £45 less in the Our Place Black Friday sale, now reduced to £85 until November 29. While Black Friday is THE day to save, Cyber Monday, this year on November 27 is …

UK rules ‘preventing Black Friday shoppers from saving big on green choices’
1 year, 3 months ago

UK rules ‘preventing Black Friday shoppers from saving big on green choices’

The Independent  

Sign up to the Independent Climate email for the latest advice on saving the planet Get our free Climate email Get our free Climate email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. The environmental group also analysed prices on reselling sites Depop, Vinted and Reselfridges, finding that people can consistently save …

Retailers are ready to kick off Black Friday just as shoppers pull back on spending
1 year, 3 months ago

Retailers are ready to kick off Black Friday just as shoppers pull back on spending

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — Retailers are kicking off the unofficial start of the holiday shopping season on Friday with a bevy of discounts and other enticements. “I don’t think is going to be some horrible business nor is it going to be some kind of explosive holiday season.” The National Retail Federation, the nation’s largest retail trade group, expects shoppers will …

Retailers expecting 'record' Black Friday sales, but Westpac warns of 'penny-pinching' Christmas
1 year, 3 months ago

Retailers expecting 'record' Black Friday sales, but Westpac warns of 'penny-pinching' Christmas

ABC  

Despite high levels of pessimism among Australian consumers, David Wall has noticed a lot of people are buying board games and puzzles at his toy stores ahead of the Black Friday sales. "While we expect overall Christmas trading will be subdued, we're expecting this by Friday to be a record simply because people are shopping on a budget, and they're …

Behind Black Friday’s crowds lie stories of consumers squeezed by inflation
1 year, 3 months ago

Behind Black Friday’s crowds lie stories of consumers squeezed by inflation

LA Times  

Months of punishing inflation have pushed East Hollywood resident Diane Roque to economize by canceling her family’s cable subscription and prioritizing cooking at home. “Now it’s very online-focused, and we’re really looking to see the online velocity surge on the major days like Black Friday and Cyber Monday,” said Vivek Pandya, lead analyst at Adobe Digital Insights. “They’re stretching out …

Black Friday is almost here. What to know about the holiday sales event’s history and evolution
1 year, 3 months ago

Black Friday is almost here. What to know about the holiday sales event’s history and evolution

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — If you didn’t already guess it from a barrage of sales ads in your inbox, the holiday shopping season is upon us. While Black Friday may no longer look like the crowd-filled, in-person mayhem that it was just decades ago — in large part due to the rising dependence on online shopping that was accelerated by the …

Convincing replicas of real online stores witness threefold increase as “Black Friday” sales approach
1 year, 3 months ago

Convincing replicas of real online stores witness threefold increase as “Black Friday” sales approach

The Hindu  

As Black Friday sales approach, a threefold increase was witnessed in domains using the words “Black Friday”. Cybersecurity experts also revealed that fraudsters targeted potential victims with scams using big brand industry leaders such as eBay, Walmart, Alibaba, and local platforms like Mercado Libre in 240,000 phishing attacks. Scammers were found targeting tech enthusiasts by mimicking Apple products and services …

Warning over eight most scammed items ahead of Black Friday
1 year, 3 months ago

Warning over eight most scammed items ahead of Black Friday

The Independent  

Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Bargain seekers have been warned to watch out for Black …

Roll your eyes, but Black Friday's still got it. So here's what to look for
1 year, 3 months ago

Roll your eyes, but Black Friday's still got it. So here's what to look for

NPR  

Roll your eyes, but Black Friday's still got it. But nearly 1 in 5 Americans still plan to do "most of their shopping" on Black Friday, according to a survey by the accounting and consulting firm PwC. And in a throwback to analog times, half of these shoppers actually said they planned to chase doorbusters, telling a Deloitte survey that …

Black Friday deals start early and seem endless. Are there actually any good deals?
1 year, 3 months ago

Black Friday deals start early and seem endless. Are there actually any good deals?

NPR  

Black Friday deals start early and seem endless. "If you wake up on Black Friday and that's the first time you're thinking about it, you're late to the game," said Kristin McGrath, editor at the shopping website RetailMeNot. And it no longer starts the day after Thanksgiving This year, Amazon and Best Buy started their Black Friday sales a full …

Skip the shopping frenzy with these 4 Black Friday alternatives
1 year, 3 months ago

Skip the shopping frenzy with these 4 Black Friday alternatives

NPR  

Skip the shopping frenzy with these 4 Black Friday alternatives Enlarge this image toggle caption Mario Tama/Getty Images Mario Tama/Getty Images The Super Bowl of shopping. Try "buy nothing" groups You might remember "Buy Nothing Day" as an early aughts anti-consumerist stunt involving zombie costumes and conga lines of empty shopping carts. Celebrate Native American Heritage Month On some calendars, …

Martin Lewis issues warning to shoppers ahead of Black Friday
1 year, 3 months ago

Martin Lewis issues warning to shoppers ahead of Black Friday

The Independent  

Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Please enter a valid email address Please enter a valid email address SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Please try again later {{ /verifyErrors }} Martin Lewis has …

Explained: What is Black Friday? Check expectations and hot deals
1 year, 3 months ago

Explained: What is Black Friday? Check expectations and hot deals

Hindustan Times  

Retailers are preparing for what they hope will be yet another record-setting global shopping spree on Black Friday, the fourth Friday of November, which this year is Nov. 24. Retailers including Best Buy, Macy's, H&M and pure e-commerce retailers like Shein and Temu are already touting early Black Friday "deals" of up to 30% off on some limited merchandise online …

This 'Do Nothing' Online Shopping Trick Might Be The Key To Scoring Major Discounts
1 year, 4 months ago

This 'Do Nothing' Online Shopping Trick Might Be The Key To Scoring Major Discounts

Huff Post  

LaylaBird via Getty Images "Abandoning your cart" can often score you a discount. “Seventy percent of online shoppers abandon their carts,” Emily Ruane, the head of HuffPost Shopping, recently told us, Raj Punjabi and Noah Michelson, the co-hosts of HuffPost’s “Am I Doing It Wrong?” podcast. So, if sending you a coupon for 15% off or free shipping means you’ll …

Black Friday Sale Receives Massive Love From Indian Customers; Know The Numbers
2 years, 3 months ago

Black Friday Sale Receives Massive Love From Indian Customers; Know The Numbers

News 18  

Well, there could be no better days when we get our hands on massive deals of the year, be it fashion, beauty, or electronics. Earlier, it was thought that the Black Friday Sale was an opportunity for e-commerce platforms to sell any remaining goods during the festive season. However, this year there is a lot of excitement among buyers about …

Black Friday lured shoppers back, in early test for holiday spending
2 years, 3 months ago

Black Friday lured shoppers back, in early test for holiday spending

Live Mint  

Americans returned to their prepandemic habits on Black Friday as they spent more time and money in stores than last year, but some data show they were also cautious with spending as inflation weighs on their pocketbooks. The boost in store traffic over Black Friday comes after a surge last year from 2020, the first year of the Covid-19 pandemic …

Inflation hovers over shoppers seeking deals on Black Friday
2 years, 3 months ago

Inflation hovers over shoppers seeking deals on Black Friday

Firstpost  

Due to elevated prices for food, rent, gasoline and other essentials, many people were being more selective, reluctant to spend unless there was a big sale New York: Cautious shoppers hunted for the best deals at stores and online as retailers offered new Black Friday discounts to entice consumers eager to start buying holiday gifts but weighed down by inflation. …

Inflation hovers over shoppers seeking deals on Black Friday
2 years, 3 months ago

Inflation hovers over shoppers seeking deals on Black Friday

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — Cautious shoppers hunted for the best deals at stores and online as retailers offered new Black Friday discounts to entice consumers eager to start buying holiday gifts but weighed down by inflation. The traffic was “significantly larger” on Black Friday compared to the previous two years because shoppers feel more comfortable in crowds, Macy’s CEO Jeff Gennette …

Inflation Hovers Over Shoppers Heading Into Black Friday
2 years, 3 months ago

Inflation Hovers Over Shoppers Heading Into Black Friday

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING NEW YORK — Black Friday marks a return to familiar holiday shopping patterns, but inflation is weighing on consumers. Isela Dalencia, who was shopping for household essentials like detergent at a Walmart in Secaucus, New Jersey, earlier this week, said she’s delaying buying holiday gifts until Cyber Monday — the Monday after Thanksgiving — when online sales …

The environmental impact of Black Friday
2 years, 3 months ago

The environmental impact of Black Friday

Hindustan Times  

The season for bargain hunting has begun. Rise in emissions "Black Friday is an extremely worrying trend," said Phil Purnell, Professor of Materials and Structures with the School of Civil Engineering at the UK University of Leeds. "Our research shows that 400,000 tons of CO2 will be admitted into the atmosphere as a result of transport for Black Friday in …

Is that Black Friday Sale really a deal? Ask these shoppers
2 years, 3 months ago

Is that Black Friday Sale really a deal? Ask these shoppers

Live Mint  

The holiday season is here—and so are the stresses that go with shopping for gifts. Buy It for Life, Budget Audiophile, SkincareAddiction and A Bra That Fits are among the subreddits whose community members provide unfiltered shopping advice for each category, and ban those who violate the rules. Read the rules before posting to ensure your question hasn’t been answered …

Could Black Friday be a good thing, this year?
2 years, 3 months ago

Could Black Friday be a good thing, this year?

The Independent  

The best of Voices delivered to your inbox every week - from controversial columns to expert analysis Sign up for our free weekly Voices newsletter for expert opinion and columns Sign up to our free weekly Voices newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. That’s because Black Friday has always …

Thank god it’s Black Friday!
2 years, 3 months ago

Thank god it’s Black Friday!

Hindustan Times  

The most awaited day of the year for shopaholics, Black Friday, is almost here. It’s the biggest retail sales day that lasts for 24 hours, where shoppers get the best of discounts and deals “Indian consumers and brands have embraced global trends like Black Friday. Black Friday sale gives firms a chance to strengthen their hold in the market, says …

Black Friday, Cyber Monday sales set to top $6b, as consumers shrug off soaring inflation
2 years, 3 months ago

Black Friday, Cyber Monday sales set to top $6b, as consumers shrug off soaring inflation

ABC  

Australians spent $6 billion in the Black Friday and Cyber Monday sales last year and, despite soaring inflation, retailers are banking on another busy trading period from Friday. Key points: Black Friday is now Australian retail's biggest trading period The ARA predicts $6.2 billion worth of sales from Black Friday to Cyber Monday Australia Post delivered 52 million parcels between …

Six in 10 shoppers ‘will do more research than usual ahead of this Black Friday’
2 years, 3 months ago

Six in 10 shoppers ‘will do more research than usual ahead of this Black Friday’

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Please enter a valid email address Please enter a valid email address SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. “The cost-of-living crisis has transformed …

The Best Target Early Black Friday Deals To Shop Right Now
2 years, 5 months ago

The Best Target Early Black Friday Deals To Shop Right Now

Huff Post  

I call it the “Target curse.” Once you step under those fluorescent lights, 80 extra things find their way into your red shopping cart and you somehow exit spending $100 more than you initially planned. Luckily, this can be remedied by shopping Target online during their early Black Friday sales. The Early Black Friday sale will be offering both weekly …

Black Friday is back but it’s not what it used to be
3 years, 3 months ago

Black Friday is back but it’s not what it used to be

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — On this year’s Black Friday, things almost seem normal. “I came here because I figured since it was Black Friday, they’d have the new Switch OLED in stock, but they didn’t,” said MacDonald, who waited an hour and a half to get in for the sought-after Nintendo video game console. “So I’m just going to go home, …

Australians tipped to spend $5.4b over Black Friday and Cyber Monday but buyer beware: You may not be getting the best deals
3 years, 3 months ago

Australians tipped to spend $5.4b over Black Friday and Cyber Monday but buyer beware: You may not be getting the best deals

ABC  

It used to be an American-only affair. Key points: Black Friday and Cyber Monday are now firmly entrenched in the Australian sales calendar, rivalling more traditional sale events such as Boxing Day But consumer groups are warning customers to beware before they open their wallets and spend big as they may not be getting the best discounts They suggest looking …

Black Friday deals, now raining down at a sale event near you
3 years, 3 months ago

Black Friday deals, now raining down at a sale event near you

Live Mint  

Apparel, footwear, accessories and beauty brands in malls and department stores are riding high on the hype around Black Friday—it’s today, but will continue into the weekend at places—offering deep discounts to Indian shoppers. In the past few years, online and offline brands in India have made the Black Friday sales concept their own, betting on the US ‘shopping day’ …

Bargain or bust? How to curb Black Friday spending
3 years, 3 months ago

Bargain or bust? How to curb Black Friday spending

The Independent  

Sign up to our free money newsletter for investment analysis and expert advice to help you build wealth Sign up to our free money email for help building your wealth Sign up to our free money email for help building your wealth SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. John Lewis …

Black Friday turns bleak as raging COVID-19 blunts European countries' efforts to revive consumption
4 years, 3 months ago

Black Friday turns bleak as raging COVID-19 blunts European countries' efforts to revive consumption

China Daily  

A street cleaner walks past a Topshop store in Liverpool, Britain, on Nov 27, 2020. LONDON -- As COVID-19 continues to ravage countries across Europe, concerns over infections and economic insecurity have largely dampened consumers' enthusiasm for Black Friday, dashing hopes of some European countries to revitalize the pandemic-laden economy with the traditional shopping spree. With roads flooded by crowds …

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