B&M, Home Bargains and M&S have all confirmed they WON’T be doing Black Friday sales this year in a blow for shoppers.
Quite a few retailers decided not to take part in the mega-sale event every year in stark contrast to rivals who sometimes roll out discounts three weeks ahead of the date.
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Black Friday, which falls on November 24 in 2023, is considered one of the biggest shopping days of the year – but not all retailers take part.
Next hasn’t confirmed they will be having a Black Friday sale this year but there are no promotions advertised on its website so far.
The decision to back out of Black Friday means shoppers won’t be able to get cut-price clothes and homeware this year.
In previous years, Next’s notorious sales have people queuing from as early as 6am, with savings of up to 70% off.
What is Black Friday?
BLACK Friday is one of the busiest days in the retail calendar and typically marks the beginning of the Christmas shopping period.
Stores will often launch huge sales to get customers spending, with some even opening as early as 6am to accommodate bargain hunters.
Black Friday began in the US, but in recent years has also become an annual fixture in the UK and elsewhere.
In the UK, some stores open as early as 6am to accommodate bargain hunters.
But for online shoppers, deals can start from midnight onwards.
Black Friday falls on the Friday after the annual US holiday of Thanksgiving, which is celebrated on the fourth Thursday of each November.
This year, Black Friday is on November 24.
Meanwhile, B&M has also decided to skip Black Friday this year in favour of “everyday low prices” throughout the Christmas shopping season.
A spokesperson told The Sun: “B&M is an everyday low-priced retailer that focuses on selling products for the best prices all year round. So we don’t have a Black Friday promotions sale.”
In a similar move, M&S has also said it won’t take part in Black Friday this year to focus on “great value” throughout the whole season.
The posh retailer told The Sun: “Whilst we don’t participate in Black Friday, we have a selection of unmissable offers in-store and online.”
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It comes as retail experts are calling this month “Black November” due to sales lasting longer than ever before.
Amazon was one of the first retailers to start its Black Friday deals, with discounts kicking off on October 26.
More Brits will also be shopping online this year due to non-essential retailers having to remain shut in England until December 2.
Last year Poundland decided not to host a Black Friday sale. But it looks like in an effort to push sales the retailer has opted in this year.
Best Black Friday Deals 2023
BLACK Friday and Cyber Monday are fast approaching! Here are our top picks from the sales:
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- Oodie Hooded Blanket, £35.60 (save £53) – buy from Oodie
- AirPods Pro, £199 (save £30) – buy from Very
- Simba Mattress: save up to 55% – buy from Simba
- Amazon 55-inch Fire TV, £149.99 (save £400 with Prime) – buy from Amazon
- Apple AirPods Pro, £199 (lowest price ever) – buy from Amazon
- Refurbished Ninja 9.5-litre Air Fryer, £96.75 (save £32.25) – buy from eBay
- L’OR Coffee Machine Bundle, £59 (save £105) – buy here
- Gymshark Elevate Leggings, £36 (save £24) – buy from Gymshark
- Emma Mattress: up to 65% off w/ code THESUN – buy from Emma
- Refurbished Hotel Chocolat Velvetiser, from £59 – buy from eBay
- Boots No.7 The Beauty Collection, £35 (was £85) – buy from Boots
- Refurbished Dyson Airwrap, £239.99 (save £160) – buy from eBay
- Estee Lauder Heroes Collection at QVC, £109.92 (save £71) – buy from QVC
- Charlotte Tilbury Mini Cleanse & Glow Trio, £28 (save £12) – buy from Charlotte Tilbury
- Amazon Fire TV Stick Lite, £21.99 (save £13) – buy from Amazon
- Sage Creatista Plus Coffee Machine, £349.95 (save £150) – buy here
- Lovehoney, up to 60% off and extra 3% w/ code VBBF – See vouchers here
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We’ve already listed some of the best Black Friday deals announced so far.
This year Martin Lewis has shared his top tips for not falling for a common retailer “trick” this Black Friday.
Stay tuned for our updates on our Black Friday 2023 Live blog.
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