Black Friday 2019: Here are some of the deals on offer for the biggest shopping event of the year

Shopping lists at the ready, Black Friday kicks off on Friday, November 29 with retailers like Amazon, Boots and John Lewis taking part.
Black Friday at The Bridges SunderlandBlack Friday at The Bridges Sunderland
Black Friday at The Bridges Sunderland

What is Black Friday?

Black Friday is the informal name given to the shopping extravaganza that takes place the day after Thanksgiving, which falls on the fourth Thursday in November in the United States. This year, Black Friday is on November 29, 2019.

Amazon was one of the first major companies to adopt Black Friday sales back in 2010 and is credited with bringing the tradition to the UK and Ireland. Now, most high street and online retailers take part in the custom.

Black Friday shoppers at Asda in Boldon storeBlack Friday shoppers at Asda in Boldon store
Black Friday shoppers at Asda in Boldon store
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Many retailers take advantage of the week leading up to Black Friday and start their sales online. This year online sales start on Monday, November 25 and extend to the Cyber Monday shopping event on December 2, where there will be even further price reductions.

Here are just some of the deals Black Friday has to offer:

Amazon is offering early Black Friday deals from 60% off selected fragrances and 28% discount on eero mesh Wi-Fi and Fire TV.

Boots is offering discounts on skin care, make-up, bath and body products; top offers now include half price on selected Remington hair styling and Oral B Genius X electric toothbrush, which is exclusive to Boots.

Black Friday at The Bridges Sunderland. Black Friday at The Bridges Sunderland.
Black Friday at The Bridges Sunderland.

Currys has started early with its “why wait” sale, with Smart TV’s from £249 and Hotpoint and LG washers from £209. Check out their Black Friday survival guide.

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John Lewis is preparing for Black Friday with itscurrent sale that is offering up to £300 off on selected TVs, £60 reductions on selected smart watches and 30% off on ladies’ fashion.

Debenhams has launched its “why wait” sale offering up to 50% off on fragrances, up to half off on clothing and shoes and three for two on gifts and Christmas decorations.

Argos is aiming to make Black Friday as easy as possible, allowing people to shop online and in store. There are a number of delivery and pick up options available and the company is also allowing people to set up notifications for Friday, November 29 so they don’t miss out on offers.