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November 26, Black Friday
Black Friday, traditionally the busiest shopping day of the year, is set to begin on Friday, Nov. 26 of this year. Experts are expecting the rise in online shopping to make an impact on in-store purchases. Instead of setting the alarm to brave crowds for deeply discounted items, dedicated shoppers may look for deals online, similar to last year.
According to the National Retail Federation, holiday shopping this year has the potential to shatter previous records, with holiday sales during November and December predicted between $843 – $859 billion, an 8.5 – 10.5…
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Is Black Friday shopping a thing of the past?
This season, holiday sales are expected to hit at least $942 billion dollars, which is a 6% increase from last year, according to the National Retail Federation. But with online shopping and earlier sales, does Black Friday still hold the same power in holiday shopping as it has in the past?
Kristen Gall, the president of the cash-back app Rakuten Rewards, says Black Friday “is not dead” but instead that “it’s just changing a lot.”
“A lot fewer of us are willing to go to the stores on Black Friday and fight people and use our elbows,” Gall said.
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6 mistakes to avoid while you shop the winter sales
The annual sales season is officially in full swing, with thousands of retailers across the country currently offering huge discounts on their products and services.
But don’t be easily swayed by flashy discount signs and too-good-to-be-true bargains. Navigating the winter sales period can be a minefield and could end up costing you more, or leaving you at risk of being scammed.
That’s where Which? can help. We’ve highlighted the most common shopping blunders to dodge, including purchasing at the wrong time, buying from dodgy retailers, and skipping over returns policies.
Read on to find out the pitfalls to avoid and…