Black Friday Sale 2024: All you need to know about the biggest shopping day
Shoppers alert! Black Friday is the day following Thanksgiving, which is Thursday, November 28 this year, so the shopping holiday falls on Friday, November 29.
What is the history of Black Friday? Credit: Pexels
According to USA Today, Black Friday has become one of the year's largest shopping and sales events. The day following Thanksgiving is thought to have received the epithet "Black Friday" in the 1950s when Philadelphia police invented the name to characterize the havoc they witnessed as suburban consumers flooded the city.
By 1961, the name had caught on in Philadelphia, but it didn't spread nationwide until the late 1980s, when retailers took advantage of the opportunity to re-frame the day as something more positive, inventing the analogy of stores going from being "in the red" (in financial deficit) to being "in the black" (profitable) the day after Thanksgiving.
When does the Black Friday Sale start on Amazon?According to USA Today, Amazon's Black Friday Week will begin on Thursday, November 21, and continue through Friday, November 29. Deals include up to 55% off popular Amazon goods such as Amazon Fire Smart TVs, Kindles, Ring doorbells, and Beats headphones. Levi's family denim is also up to 50% off, as is OROLAY clothing.
Where can Indian shoppers expect to avail discounts? Credit: Pexels
Similar to last year, major e-commerce sites such as Tata Cliq, Flipkart, and Amazon are likely to offer tempting bargains on a wide range of products, including electronics, apparel, and home essentials.
While many Indian retailers participate in Black Friday, shoppers can also find offers on international websites. Customers will be liable for shipping fees and any relevant import charges.
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