Black Friday

Black Friday is an annual shopping event that occurs on the Friday right after Thanksgiving. It's known for being one of, if not, the biggest shopping event of the year. Many retailers use Black Friday as a kickoff to the holiday shopping season, and offer major discounts that you wouldn't see any other time of the year. People can shop both online and in-store, and physical stores are likely to change store hours to offer shoppers more time to shop. Online retailers are likely to drop their Black Friday deals at midnight, though many will have drop deals throughout the entire week.

Some of the best deals you can find during Black Friday is on electronics. Big ticket items like TVs, laptops, gaming consoles, tablets, headphones, and kitchen appliances that rarely ever go on sale tend to have huge savings on the day of. You can expect discounts on brands like Apple, Samsung, and Sony, and among others. Walmart, Target, Amazon, and Best Buy are just a few retailers that typically offer the biggest discounts on tech.

With the holidays right around the corner, it's a great time to shop toys for kids as many of the hottest toys of the year are likely to be on sale, like Squishmallows, Barbies, American Girl Dolls, and LEGO sets. It's also a good opportunity score savings on seasonal items like holiday decor, Christmas lights, wrapping paper, gift boxes, and more.

One thing you don't want to miss out on is Doorbuster deals. These are some of the most popular discounts for shoppers as they typically have the biggest discounts and lowest prices on items. Some examples of doorbusters we've seen in the past include $10 throw blankets at Target and $10 bracelets at BaubleBar. These deals usually last for a few hours, or until items sell out.

While Black Friday sales used to run for one day only, online sales in particular tend to last throughout the weekend until Cyber Monday. So, if you see a deal that you can't pass up, don't hesitate to shop.