If you’re reading this, it’s already too late – Best Buy’s best buys have been going all week… But don’t fret – there are still plenty of Black Friday deals worthy of leaving the house (including Best Buy which re-opens at 8 a.m.)
But first – where did all the midnight shopping madness come from?
The term Black Friday, coined in the 1960s, first represented the history of pedestrian chaos on the Friday after Thanksgiving. In the late 1980s, retailers worked to change the negative connotation to reflect businesses going from operating “in the red” (at a loss), to “in the black” (generating profit) as a direct result of shoppers spending so much on discounted items the Friday after Thanksgiving.
Since then, the day has evolved into one of the most profitable days for retailers and marks the beginning of the holiday shopping season for many. 12% more Americans are expected to shop this year, with an average spend per adult of $397.50 (roughly $87 billion nationally, which is $3 billion less than 2018).
In case you’re planning on being within the additional 12%, we’ve compiled you’re local businesses’ shopping deals checklist (along with a few resources to your national chain deals) so you can support our economy while saving a buck.
Samantha Grace, 640 S Main St., Suite 102
Deal: 50% sale on all Samantha Grace Brand merchandise in the store. Any of the organizer bags, event bags, beach totes, placemats, aprons + all SGD brand merchandise will be 50%. The rest of the store will have “pull discounts/free gifts from the tree” at the register Fri.-Mon.
Oil & Vinegar, 220 N. Main St.
Deal: Buy 3 Get a 4th Free promotion over Black Friday and Small Business Saturday weekend. The promotion is valid Nov. 29-Dec. 1 on on-tap oils and vinegars.
RockerBelles, 1256 Pendleton St. Suite A
Deal: 20% off everything in store and online through Dec. 1. Code for online is thanks20.
Soul Yoga, 25 Delano Dr.
Deal: 20% off 25-Class Cards and 35% off all Alo clothing from Nov. 29-Dec. 1. Black Friday 25-Class Cards expire after 6 months. Membership and Class Card holders can bring a friend to class for $10 through Dec. 1.
Alpine Ski Center, 30 Orchard Park Dr., Suite 17
Deal: Alpine Ski Center is currently having their Winter Sale, providing shoppers special markdowns throughout the store as well as Holiday Coupons: spend $50 take off $10, spend $325 take off $50, spend $750 take off $100. Markdowns run through Dec. 31 and coupons can be used until Dec. 9.
Foxcroft Wine Co., 631 S Main St.
Deal: 15% case discount. Sale includes all bottles currently in-store, offer valid on any combination of 12 bottles.
Magnolia Scents by Design, 209 N Main St.
Deal: Flash sales. From 2-4 p.m. take 50% off all Magnolia Scents by Design products (decor not included). From 10 a.m.-2 p.m. and 4-9 p.m. take 20% off all Magnolia Scents by Design products (decor not included).
Clothes Mentor, 30 Orchard Park Dr. and 450 W O. Ezell Blvd #410, Spartanburg
Deal: Flash sales. From 10 a.m.-12 p.m. take 40% off the entire store. From 12-8 p.m. take 20% off the entire store.
Deal: Get 30% off sitewide. Check out performance socks and more here.
Joe’s Place Bookstore, 2 Williams St.
Deal: Get 25% off of books, wine, and merchandise through the weekend.
Be sure to keep an eye on your favorite local business’s social media platforms – that’s where they’ll likely share deals + specials they may be having for Black Friday. There are lots of great deals from larger chains this year too:
- Best early Black Friday 2019 deals available today: $199 PS or Xbox, AirPods Pro discounts and more (CNET)
- 2019’s Best Places to Shop on Black Friday (WalletHub)
- Thanksgiving and Black Friday store hours: Here’s when major retailers are open for deals (USA Today)
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