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The holiday shopping season is approaching and many retailers will be participating in the Black Friday sales. This guide can help you figure out where and how to shop to find the best deals.
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Many shoppers look forward to Black Friday and Cyber Monday every year. After all, it’s one of the best times to cut down on your holiday shopping list without breaking the bank. The 2020 holiday shopping season is likely to look a little different than previous years due to the COVID-19 pandemic. In years past, many retailers like Walmart, Target, and Best Buy started Black Friday deals on Thanksgiving night, but that won’t be the case this year as they will be closed for the holidays.
Although this year’s purchases may change from store to online for many, there are still plenty of deals to take advantage of. This guide will walk you through major store closures, best times to shop, and where to find great deals on smartwatches / fitness trackers, tablets, headphones, and more. Also, be sure to check out our holiday gift guides for more product ideas and information. TechRepublic will update this article as more information becomes available.
Black Friday 2020: where and when to buy
According to sister site GameSpot, the following retailers will be closed on Thanksgiving:
- Walmart / Sam’s Club
- objective
- Best Buy
- GameStop
- Kohl’s
- Dick sporting goods
- TJ Maxx
- JCPenney
- Bed Bath & Beyond
- Warehouse office
While Black Friday store hours for these retailers have yet to be announced, Black Friday prices will be available online much earlier than usual. For example, GameSpot states, “Target has confirmed that its first Black Friday deals will begin on November 1, with ‘Black Friday pricing’ available throughout the month.”
Best Buy started offering Black Friday deals on Amazon Prime Day and is still offering Black Friday pricing on hundreds of items. Walmart is also slated to offer deals earlier than usual with its first “Deals for Days” event starting on Walmart.com on Wednesday, November 4 at 7 p.m. ET and more new deals on November 7 online at 12 a.m. ET and 5 am local time in stores. Amazon is currently running a “Holiday Dash” sale offering deep discounts on items in the weeks leading up to Black Friday and Cyber Monday.
Black Friday deals from Amazon, Target and Best Buy
The following deals from Best Buy, Target, and Amazon can help you find the items you’re looking for.
Disclaimer: Please note that these Black Friday sales are for a limited time only; prices are subject to change and quantities are limited. Dates of availability will be indicated in parentheses if listed on the retailer’s site.
Amazon
Best Buy
(Next Best Buy sales end November 1 at 11:59 pm CT)
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