The day after Thanksgiving, known as Black Friday, has become one of the year's busiest shopping days. But few people know the true meaning behind why it is called 'Black Friday.' Many say the term comes from the concept that businesses operate “in the red” until the day after Thanksgiving.
It feels like it’s been Black Friday for weeks already, but the best deals on popular products are likely still to come. The official Black Friday is Nov. 29, the day after Thanksgiving, and some big sales begin this week.
If money is tight right now, Super Bowl season — end of January/early February — is the next best time to buy a TV. Toys and sporting goods Here’s an interesting prediction from the Adobe forecast. The deepest discounts of the season on toys and sporting goods are expected to come on Thanksgiving Day, Nov. 28. Adobe says you can expect discounts of 27% and 20% off, respectively.
VacuumsGordon says vacuums, which tend to be discounted all year long, feature more worthwhile deals this time of year.Consumer Reports reviews and rates top picks for vacuums. Gordon expects popular brands like Dyson, iRobot and Miele to be discounted on and around Black Friday. Gordon says it’s a really good time to look because there are a lot of large appliances sales this time of year and the deals tend to be slightly better than at other times of the year. Look for sales at Best Buy, Home Depot, Lowe’s and local appliance stores.
Linens, towels and comfortersIt’s not January yet, so wait to buy bedding. Woroch says you can expect stores like Macy’s, Pottery Barn and Crate & Barrel to host traditional white sale events at the beginning of the new year.
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