Black Friday explained: The history behind the name
Understanding Black Friday: What is it and how did it get its name
As Black Friday draws closer, retailers are releasing more information about what sales holiday shoppers can take advantage of before, during and after Thanksgiving.
The most popular Black Friday deals people are searching for online, according to Google, include savings on merchandise from Amazon, Best Buy, Target and Walmart.
Here’s what we know about Black Friday sales offered by several major retailers in time for holiday shopping.
When is Black Friday 2024 this year?
Each year, Black Friday takes place the day after Thanksgiving, which means some of the best deals and sales ahead of the holidays will be on Friday, Nov. 29, 2024.
Walmart+ Membership and Black Friday 2024
Walmart shoppers can score the Walmart+ annual membership at a 50% discount ahead of Black Friday this year. Patrons get early Black Friday deal access, free delivery, free shipping, fuel discounts and more. Early Black Friday savings began Nov. 11.
What are early Walmart Black Friday 2024 deals, sales right now?
Walmart’s early 2024 Black Friday deals began online Nov. 11 including beauty products, clothing, cookware, toys and more. Sales will be available in stores Friday, Nov. 15 through Sunday, Nov. 17, followed more Black Friday deals beginning online Monday, Nov. 25 when you shop Walmart’s early Black Friday sale.
What Black Friday Deals do Walmart+ shoppers get?
Starting online at noon EST, Monday, Nov. 25, Walmart+ members can save on several items, including:
- Blackstone Original 2-Burner 28-inch Propane Griddle – $147 (Save $50).
- Dyson V11 Extra Cordless Vacuum Cleaner – $349.99 (Save $250).
- Flybar Disney Bluey 6V Bumper Car Ride On Toy – $69 (Save $50).
- Cate & Chloe 18k White Gold Hoop Earrings with Swarovski Crystals – $15.99 (Save $99.01).
- Restored – 11.6-inch Apple Macbook Air Bundle – $194 (Save $81).
- TCL 65-inch 4K UHD Smart TV with Roku – $228 (Save $301).
- My Arcade GameStation Pro Atari Retro Video Game System – $69 (Save $30).
- Best Choice Products Pre-Lit Holiday Inflatables – $74.99 (Save $125).
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When does Walmart Black Friday 2024 start? What are store opening hours?
Walmart will be open at 6 a.m. local time on Black Friday, Nov. 29, 2024.
What are early Amazon Black Friday 2024 deals, sales right now?
Amazon’s early Black Friday deals are already active with sales running until the big show starts Nov. 21 with Amazon Black Friday Week’s deals including:
- Select Amazon devices at 55% off (Amazon Fire Smart TVs, Kindles, Ring doorbells, Beats headphones)
- Levi’s offering denim at 50% off
- OROLAY offering 50% off apparel
Amazon’s early 2024 Black Friday deals
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Amazon Prime Membership and Black Friday 2024
Amazon shoppers have three pricing models for Amazon Prime memberships that include:
- Amazon Prime membership
- $14.99 per month.
- $139 per year.
- Prime Video membership is $8.99 per month.
- Prime Student membership
- $7.49 per month.
- $69 per year.
- Prime Shipping Only Plan (invitation only)
Sometimes a free trial up to 30 days may be available. Free trials require a current, valid credit card. Some payment options are unavailable including:
- Amazon.com Corporate Line of Credit.
- Checking accounts.
- Pre-paid credit cards.
When does Amazon Black Friday Week 2024 start?
Amazon Black Friday Week starts at 12:01 PST, Thursday, Nov. 21, through 11:59 PST, Friday, Nov. 29, 2024.
What are early Best Buy Black Friday 2024 deals, sales right now?
Best Buy’s early 2024 Black Friday deals currently sit at 407 items with new in-store and digital doorbusters every Friday through Dec. 20. Official Black Friday deals will start Nov. 21 with doorbusters on Nov. 22 and Nov. 29. Sales from the website include:
- Save $200 on select KitchenAid stand mixers.
- Save up to $130 on select Sony headphones.
- $579.99 for Samsung 75-inch Crystal UHD 4K Smart Tizen TV.
- Save $550 on Samsung Galaxy Book3 (sale price: $999.99).
- Save $320 on HP 2-in-1 Chromebook Plus Laptop (sale price: $379).
- Save $750 on LG 48-inch Class A2 Series OLED 4K TV (sale price: $549.99).
- Save $90 on Toshiba 43-inch C350 4K Smart TV (sale price: $189.99).
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Best Buy Membership and Black Friday 2024
Best Buy higher-tier members of the My Best Buy Memberships loyalty program have early access to doorbuster deals every Thursday. Options include:
- My Best Buy Free.
- My Best Buy Plus: $49.99 per year.
- My Best Buy Total: $179.99 per year.
When does Best Buy Black Friday 2024 start? What are store opening hours?
Best Buy hours will vary by location on Black Friday, Nov. 29, 2024. Check with your local store for details.
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What are early Target Black Friday 2024 deals, sales right now?
Target’s early 2024 Black Friday deals started dropping every Sunday on a weekly basis Nov. 3 and will run throughout the 2024 holiday season. This week’s deals include Apple products discounts on favorites such as Airpods, Apple Watches and iPods; Disney clothes, toys, bedding and decor at 25% off; and Lego building sets at a 20% discount.
Target Membership and Black Friday 2024
Target shoppers can sign-up for a free Target Circle membership and learn about the program’s daily Target Circle deals dropping every day from Nov. 1 through Dec. 24. Plus, Target is offering a Holiday Price Match Guarantee.
When does Target Black Friday 2024 start? What are store opening hours?
Target will be open at 6 a.m. local time on Black Friday, Nov. 29, 2024.
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