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Black Friday

Black Friday in the UK is a major shopping event held annually on the last Friday of November. Retailers offer significant discounts both online and in-store, attracting millions of shoppers looking for the best deals on electronics, fashion, home goods, and more. Black Friday has grown in popularity over the years, becoming a key date in the UK retail calendar.

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Amazon's massive warehouse prepares for ‘busiest Black Friday on record’ as millions of Brits are set to take advantage of cut-price deals

23/11/17 12:30

Staff at Amazon's new 'fulfilment centre' in Cambridgeshire, pictured, are busily preparing for tomorrow's Black Friday rush as Britons seek to buy bargains ahead of Christmas. The company has opened four new centres in recent weeks employing 3,500 permanent staff. Doug Gurr, Country Manager of Amazon.co.uk said: 'Customers tell us they love getting extra low prices so they can save on their Christmas shopping. This year we have hundreds of small businesses from our Marketplace offering great deals on their unique and creative products, making it even easier to find perfect gifts with our Black Friday sale.'...read

'Five years ago nobody could've predicted a shopping event bigger than Christmas' - we go behind the scenes at Argos as it gears up for Black Friday mayhem
23/11/17 08:21
Love it or loathe it, Black Friday is now a huge annual event which sparks a shopping frenzy both in stores and online - and is an extravaganza that rivals Christmas for spend.
It's started! How Amazon will change Australian shopping forever - and consumers will be the BIG winners
23/11/17 05:56
The 'soft launch' of Amazon Australia has begun with promises the marketplace giant will forever change the face of shopping in this country.
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Black Friday madness continues: Thousands wait overnight in the freezing cold to snag cut-price TVs and retailer websites crash under huge surge in traffic as $20billion weekend blowout rages on
23/11/17 05:26
A brawl erupted in Birmingham, Alabama which forced a mall to be shut early as shoppers fought over Black Friday deals.
Black Fry-day? Woman duped into shelling out $100 for a box full of POTATOES that she thought was an iPhone
23/11/17 04:28
A Milwaukee woman trying to get a head-start on the Christmas shopping season paid $100 for a box of potatoes which she thought was an iPhone.
Black Friday shopper has camped outside of a Best Buy in Texas for FIVE DAYS with hopes of buying a 50-inch TV
22/11/17 23:52
Black Friday shopper Efren Garcia (pictured) has been camped outside of a Best Buy in Texas for five days just to be the first person in line to snag a holiday deal. Garcia hopes to buy a 50-inch television.
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Save big, look good! From FREE lipstick to $5 brush sets, FEMAIL details more than 30 of the Black Friday and Cyber Monday beauty deals you won't want to miss out on
22/11/17 18:47
Ready, set, shop! FEMAIL rounds up the 34 best Black Friday and Cyber Monday deals on make-up, hair products, skincare and nail polish from top brands like E.L.F. and ColourPop.
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Black Friday starts NOW! From $1000 off a smart TV to the perfect Christmas party dress and your favourite beauty products for half price: The incredible deals up for grabs as online sales start early
22/11/17 15:49
Australia has jumped on the Black Friday bandwagon bigger than ever this year, with some brands so keen to get on board they have launched amazing online sales early.
'I can't even get on the website': Devastated beauty lovers left disappointed after Priceline website CRASHES just minutes after launching 50% off cosmetics sale
22/11/17 15:08
Black Friday, one of the biggest sale days of the year has finally arrived but popular cosmetic website, Priceline, has left a sour taste in the mouths of many beauty lovers who took to social media.
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Looking to save on your end of year holidays? Return flights to Europe up for grabs for just $652 flights as part of Black Friday - but you'll have to be quick!
22/11/17 08:36
An Australian tour company is offering thousands of dollars in savings on flights to Europe as part of Black Friday sales – but those keen on a cheap trip need to get in quick.
Game on, Amazon! JB Hi-Fi reacts to retail giant's Australian debut by offering same-day deliveries as quick as three hours - but it'll cost you
22/11/17 03:50
JB Hi-Fi has debuted same-day and three-hour rush delivery ahead of the long-awaited opening of Amazon Australia.
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The wait is over! Leaked email confirms Amazon will launch in Australia TOMORROW
22/11/17 01:10
A leaked email has confirmed speculation that Amazon Australia will launch ahead of the famous Black Friday sales.
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Ready, set, shop! FEMAIL reveals the best Black Friday and Cyber Monday deals on the market - and shares a host of top shopping tips and tricks to help you get the most out of your money
21/11/17 16:30
An exceptional 164 million people—a whopping 69 per cent of Americans—are expected to go shopping on Black Friday weekend, from Thanksgiving Day to Cyber Monday.
Amazon Australia 'will start selling products on THURSDAY' amid speculation the retail giant will launch in time for Black Friday
21/11/17 14:58
An email sent to sellers who have signed up to use Amazon Australia's marketplace, tells them to prepare to take orders from 2pm on Thursday.
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Let the petrol price war commence! Morrisons slashes 10p off a litre ahead of Black Friday sparking a battle for a bargain at the pumps
20/11/17 15:27
Customers will have to get in there fast because the 10p off a litre offer is only on for six days - and they'll have to spend £50 in Morrisons first to receive the money-off voucher.
Why Black Friday is a fake: Thought it was the day to bag a bargain? In fact six out of ten of last year's deals were cheaper at other times of the year
19/11/17 23:34
Does the frenzy of spending that comes with Black Friday mean you are actually getting a good deal? In many cases across the UK, it would appear not.
Amazon warehouse the size of seven football pitches gears up for Black Friday madness with 85 items expected to be dispatched every SECOND
16/11/17 15:39
Workers at the Peterborough Fulfilment Centre in Cambridgeshire are getting ready for a frantic festive season of picking and packing.
Black Friday in Australia: Everything you need to know about scoring incredible deals in the biggest U.S. shopping event of the year
16/11/17 01:40
Black Friday bargains have sent shoppers into a frenzy in the United States for many years now – but now the trend has well and truly hit Australia.
Morrisons sells a MAGNUM of Prosecco for just £10 ahead of Black Friday sales (and you can also pick up 1.5 litre bottles of red or white for the same price)
15/11/17 13:54
Black Friday isn't for another week but one supermarket has already started cutting prices ahead of the sales bonanza. ts offers include four magnums priced at just £10 each.
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SLACK FRIDAY: Experts fear shoppers will stay in on Black Friday because high street chains are already slashing prices
11/11/17 23:26
Shoppers are set to turn their backs on the annual Black Friday sales frenzy as retailers succumb early to heavy winter discounts. Experts said consumers are now becoming 'inured' to high street sales.
HAMISH MCRAE: Black Friday is nearly upon us and shops are hopeful, but how did the UK buy into this?
06/11/17 21:54
It is the Friday after Thanksgiving. And what do Americans do with a long weekend? They shop. The genius was spotting the opportunity, but how did the UK adopt this too?
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Amazon glitch means hundreds of thousands of products could be UNAVAILABLE on Black Friday - after suppliers are left out of pocket and unable to restock
02/11/17 10:16
Hundreds of thousands of Amazon products could be unavailable for Black Friday because a computer glitch is leaving sellers unable to buy new stock.
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Posties' threat to Christmas: Royal Mail staff vote to strike in dispute over pay and pensions - and may hit festive online deliveries
03/10/17 15:43
Royal Mail workers voted overwhelmingly for industrial action in a dispute over pensions, pay and working conditions.
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John Lewis misled customers after saying an Apple Watch was out of stock on Black Friday so it didn't have to match a competitor's price
07/03/17 23:50
John Lewis promises to match the low prices of its rivals under a pledge to shoppers. However, a watchdog claimed it listed Apple Watches as 'out of stock' on its website to dodge its price promise.
Black Friday sparks record online sales for November - but can UK households really keep on spending until Christmas?
06/12/16 07:12
Online spending grew by 12.5 per cent annually in November - the highest annual growth rate since Visa's UK Consumer Spending Index started in 2009.
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Amazon wins Black Friday weekend with 31 per cent of all sales
01/12/16 23:25
Slice Intelligence published a report showing the sales shares for Black Friday through Cyber Monday.
Thanksgiving and Black Friday sales up 9 PER CENT as shoppers turn to online deals
29/11/16 14:54
Thanksgiving and Black Friday rose by 9 per cent as experts believe the bump in sales was fueled by shoppers turning to online deals. E-commerce rose 10.8 per cent over the two-day period.
Shoppers get a head start on Cyber Monday: Americans spend record $3.34 BILLION online over the Thanksgiving weekend...but sales in stores fall by 10 percent
28/11/16 01:52
Sales at brick and mortar chains declined 10 percent compared to 2015, while internet sales rose by 21 percent over the recent holiday weekend.
The Seattle Nike outlet that was completely TRASHED by Black Friday shoppers
28/11/16 00:10
Horrified shoppers shared pictures of the store at the Seattle Premium Outlets in Tulalip, Washington on Thursday and Friday. One employee estimated that 20,000 people came during the Black Friday sales.
VISUAL EDIT: Black Friday could soon arrive in India
28/11/16 00:03
The Black Friday sale, a US phenomenon, has already created some buzz in India. It's just a matter of time before it's here for good.
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Tis' the season to fight at the mall: Vicious brawl between holiday shoppers is caught on camera at California mall
27/11/16 18:45
A brawl involving about six men broke out at the Vintage Faire Mall in Modesto, California, on Thanksgiving. A video of the fight has since gone viral online.
'I saw someone get beaten up for a Hatchimal': As the sales draw to a close shop workers reveal their shocking Black Friday horror stories
27/11/16 14:48
Retail workers of Reddit have revealed the shocking experiences they have had while working over the Black Friday weekend.
Talk about a money pit: Cards Against Humanity digs pointless giant 'Holiday hole' for Black Friday - and thousands donate more than $100,000 to see it get bigger and bigger
27/11/16 03:59
Party card game maker Cards Against Humanity is digging a hole to nowhere - literally. In celebration of Black Friday, the company is digging a big hole to nowhere, financed by donors.
Mark Wahlberg looks ripped in tight T-shirt as he and teen daughter hunt for Black Friday deals in LA
27/11/16 01:18
He's the one-time bad boy, turned devoted husband and father, and looked focused as he accompanied his teen daughter Ella to hit up the Black Friday deals at The Grove in Los Angeles
Black Friday online sales hit new high with consumers spending $3.4billion, with mobile accounting for $1.2billion
26/11/16 21:18
Holiday shoppers looking for a deal spent $3.34billion shopping online on Black Friday, a 21.6 increase over last year, with mobile sales surging 33 percent to $1.2billion.
Record £2bn Black Friday sales fail to meet hopes - and it's all down to 'discount fatigue'
26/11/16 20:12
The number of purchases made online on Friday rose by 6.7 per cent, and spending on the day is expected to have topped £2billion.
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Taking a breather! Jessica Alba joins daughters Honor and Haven at the park as she spends a quiet Black Friday with family
26/11/16 07:39
The 35-year-old covered up in a pair of large sunglasses and wore a blue sweatshirt paired with a dark asymmetrical skirt.
Taking advantage of the sales! Pregnant Tori Spelling gets a head start on Christmas decorating as she shops on Black Friday
26/11/16 07:00
She is a 'blogger, designer, DIY'er,' according to her Instagram profile page. And on Friday, Tori Spelling, 43, was spotted picking up Christmas supplies at an Encino-area Michael's.
Her little shopping buddy! Jenna Dewan braves Black Friday sales with daughter Everly
26/11/16 03:47
The 35-year-old was spotted in Los Angeles with her daughter. On Thursday, the actress shared various snaps of herself celebrating the holiday with Channing Tatum and loved ones.
Heidi Klum braves the Black Friday bustle as she takes sons Henry and Johan shopping in LA
26/11/16 03:09
On Friday, Heidi Klum took sons Henry and Johan out for a day of shopping at The Grove in Los Angeles. The AGT judge was ready to tackle the crowds, clad in a T-shirt bearing her name initial.
She can't resist a bargain! Lady Gaga and her mum hit the sales during Black Friday in New York
26/11/16 01:15
Her mere presence is normally enough to bring hundreds of fans clustering around as soon as she's spotted. But the Monster hitmaker melted into the crowd when she went on a shopping spree.
Record highs for Dow and Nasdaq Wall Street following post-election Black Friday spending boom
26/11/16 00:47
Dow Jones, S&P 500 and Nasdaq all closed at record highs on Friday, helped by gains in consumer staples and technology stocks as investors hunted for bargains.
Black Friday hijacked by protesters: Demonstrators use biggest shopping day of the year to march against everything ranging from police brutality to retail workers' rights to Donald Trump
25/11/16 22:03
As shoppers were busy making purchases one of the most crucial shopping days of the year, hundreds of people took to the streets in cities across the country on Black Friday to protest various issues.
What a difference two years makes: The sales mayhem and punch ups of Black Friday 2014 are a distant memory as shoppers abandon the high street and go online to bag record bargains
25/11/16 20:28
The mayhem caused by customers fighting in the aisles during the infamous Black Friday of 2014 are a distant memory as shops were empty after bargain hunters opted to purchase the deals online.
It's Blackout Friday! Massive power cut plunges London's West End into darkness, forcing top shows including Aladdin, Les Miserables, Jersey Boys and Thriller Live to be CANCELLED
25/11/16 19:58
A power cut has plunged parts of central London into darkness. It has hit the busy Soho entertainment district, which is packed with tourists, Black Friday shoppers and people out to enjoy the nightlife.
'Temporary shopping jam!' Macy's website crashes thanks to Black Friday traffic spike in online sales that are expected to hit $3 BILLION for the first time ever
25/11/16 14:05
Shoppers hoping to snag a good Macy's deal may have some trouble along the way as the retailer reported a 'temporary shopping jam' Friday afternoon, likely due to the expected $3.05 billion online sales may reel in.
Black Friday turns ugly as at least three people are shot dead including Good Samaritan trying to break up domestic in Walmart parking lot - as shoppers fight over everything from TVs to $1.60 towels
25/11/16 12:49
A Good Samaritan who tried to break up a domestic violence incident outside a shopping center has been shot dead during Black Friday madness, in the latest incident of shoppers turning violent.
Food fight! Desperate shoppers are filmed brawling over 20p discounted fruit and veg in Tesco - while a store assistant LAUGHS
25/11/16 11:40
Stewart Tobias, from Luton, filmed the extraordinary scenes at the Dunstable branch of Tesco at 7.45pm on Wednesday as the discounted food were wheeled out.
Black Friday bloodshed as shoplifter stabs an off-duty policeman who tried to stop him stealing at HMV
25/11/16 11:38
The officer received non-life-threatening slash injuries to his neck, face and hand at an HMV store in Leeds this morning. A 36-year-old man has been arrested in connection with the incident.
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LOO-natics! Shoppers scramble for TOILET PAPER in South African Black Friday sale as the annual day of deals brings chaos across the globe
25/11/16 10:48
A video from South Africa shows the scramble for multipacks of toilet paper. It was taken at a supermarket in Roodepoort, to the west of Johannesburg.
How to survive Black Friday: Shopping tips, your consumer rights and 10 real bargains on offer
25/11/16 10:22
Black Friday 2016 has arrived with discounts and deals to lure in shoppers but bargains are not always what they seem so before you buy, make sure you know your rights to avoid getting ripped off.
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'I don't want to get punched in the head for a cheap toaster': ONLINE retailers enjoy record Black Friday sales as millions of shoppers switch to the web to avoid battles on Britain's High Streets
25/11/16 08:00
Photographs taken this morning across stores in Britain showed only a small number of bargain-hunters making the most of the sales as they left stores with trolleys piled high with discounted goods.
Stock up for Christmas now! The best Black Friday food and drink deals revealed (including lobster for £2.99 and some VERY cheap bottles of bubbly)
25/11/16 07:35
The annual shopping bonanza has begun, with lots of deals on food and drink, including Lidl's £2.99 lobster and a £4/kg lamb leg from Morrisons.
20% off designer clothes, free $200 Apple gift cards with an iPhone purchase and half-price laptops: What YOU could pick up at Black Friday sales as Australians rush to take advantage
25/11/16 02:31
Black Friday, the annual shopping event the day after Thanksgiving, has come to Australia, with huge international retailers like Apple giving away amazing discounts today.
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Help! Isn't there any escape from the hell of Black Friday? JAN MOIR wants to know why Britain is slavishly copying America
25/11/16 01:14
Now, the idiotic UK has only gone and adopted the hideous American version of Black Friday, a ghastly whirlwind of naked consumerism and implausible bargains, says Jan Moir.
Shoppers set for £1bn Black Friday credit card binge: Quarter of money spent will be on plastic fueling fastest growth in debt in a decade
25/11/16 00:05
Industry figures yesterday showed borrowing on personal loans and credit cards grew at 7 per cent in the year to October – with Britons now owing £89.1billion.
The biggest holiday splurge in HISTORY: Sales surge 13% as stores take a record $2BILLION on Thanksgiving and hope for $3.1billion on Black Friday amid post-election spending boom
24/11/16 23:23
Excited shoppers have raced into stores across the country as Black Friday sales got underway, but it has been revealed more than $2billion was already spent online.
Asda PULLS OUT of Black Friday for second year in a row claiming it will concentrate on 'low prices across festive season' instead
24/11/16 21:34
Supermarket Asda has pulled out of Black Friday claiming it will concentrate on low prices throughout the festive period - two years after customers were seen tussling over reduced items.
Save big, look good! From $3 nail polish to eyeshadow palettes under $20, FEMAIL details 30 of the Black Friday and Cyber Monday beauty deals you won't want to miss out on
24/11/16 15:51
Ready, set, shop! FEMAIL rounds up the 30 best deals to be had this Black Friday and Cyber Monday on make-up, hair products, skincare and nail polish from top brands like Urban Decay, Ulta and MAC.
Do you really NEED a discount, Mr Cameron? Former PM spotted out hunting for Black Friday bargains despite raking in £120,000 a speech
24/11/16 12:44
Former Prime Minister David Cameron was seen shopping in PC World on the high street in Kensington, south west London this morning, looking to make the most of Black Friday bargains.
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It's time to bag a bargain! As stores slash prices on fashion, homeware and gadgets by up to NINETY per cent, we round up the best Black Friday deals and where to find them
24/11/16 11:04
Just in time for Christmas, the best high street stores are slashing their prices by up to an astonishing 90 per cent - and we've got all the best deals in one place right here.
From $1,000 discounts on holidays to 70% off clothes and free $100 wine vouchers: 'Black Friday' sales set to take off in Australia - with some BIG savings
24/11/16 01:27
Australia has joined the Black Friday sale frenzy with many retailers choosing to offer up massive discounts online, including thousands off Contiki holidays and 70 per cent off clothes.
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Beware the Black Friday bargains you can’t return: 30 day deadline will run out on Christmas Day
24/11/16 00:52
Returns deadline rules ensure people are legally entitled to an immediate and refund on faulty goods for 30 days, but with Black Friday falling on November 25,the guarantee will expire on Christmas Day.
Don't get caught out on Black Friday: We’ve got the real bargains - and tips to spot bad deals
23/11/16 23:39
Is November 25 really the best day to bag bargains? FEMAIL finds out. Alice Smellie talks to an expert about how to get the cheapest deals. Tips include doing plenty of research.
Retailers prepare for post-election Black Friday spending boom but did a Trump win boost consumer confidence or are people just relieved it's all over?
23/11/16 23:17
Retails are bracing themselves for a big holiday rush this year as the public appear optimistic about the future of the U.S. economy under president-elect Trump.
Your wallet will thank you! FEMAIL rounds up the best Black Friday deals and doorbuster sales to kick off your Thanksgiving holiday weekend
23/11/16 14:44
Following on from last year's sell-out sales, FEMAIL has created a guide to some of the best Black Friday deals, from tech and toys to cosmetics and appliances.
Is this the end of 'one-click' shopping? EU banking chiefs call for online security checks on any item costing more than £8.50
23/11/16 01:03
European Banking Authority says new security procedures are needed and should apply to any online purchase above 10 euros - £8.53. The change would affect sites like Amazon.
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Apple confirms its return to Black Friday with 'one-day shopping event' - but won't say what will be on offer
22/11/16 17:11
The promo says free two-day delivery will be available on all in-stock items ordered by 5:00 p.m., and encourages visitors to learn about extended hours in nearby Apple Stores.
Black Friday sales are in full swing (and it's only Tuesday!) High street chains turn up the hype as they launch deals on thousands of products
21/11/16 22:49
The US-inspired sales event falls this Friday but Tesco, Currys PC World and Carphone Warehouse yesterday launched deals on thousands of products, promising price cuts of up to 50 per cent.
Wal-Mart kicks off Cyber Monday on Friday with more than 23 million items available online
21/11/16 05:29
Wal-Mart Stores Inc will start offering online deals reserved for Cyber Monday two days in advance this year, joining a growing list of retailers who offer web promos over Thanksgiving.
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Watch festive films on a 50-inch TV, play games on an Xbox One S, and capture all the memories on a new DSLR camera: 15 techy Black Friday deals to make Christmas EXTRA merry
20/11/16 23:59
SponsoredWatch festive films on a 50-inch TV, play games on an XBox One S, and capture all the memories on a new DSLR camera: 15 techy Black Friday deals to make Christmas EXTRA merry
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Black Friday is overhyped, overrated and over here: Read our 10-step survival guide
19/11/16 21:57
The US phenomenon is now part of the British festive calendar and along with Cyber Monday – three days later – it has toppled Boxing Day from its traditional start of the winter sales season.
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Is this a bright idea for women's defence or a policeman's nightmare? Amazon offer a Black Friday deal on an 'attack torch'
18/11/16 15:31
Customers in the UK were originally able to buy the self-defence LED flashlight (pictured), which features an 'attack head' of six sharp thorns, on Amazon but the retailer later removed it.
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Is it Black Friday already? Morrisons slashes prices of its wine and beer in half TEN days before annual sale bonanza
16/11/16 11:19
Black Friday doesn't officially start until November 25, after Thanksgiving, but that hasn't stopped Morrisons from launching offers on Prosecco, beer kegs and wine.
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Is Black Friday just a rip-off? Australian retailers jump on the bandwagon of world's biggest online spree - but some stores actually INCREASE their prices for the sale
16/11/16 04:48
Australian retailers have jumped on the bandwagon and are offering Black Friday sales throughout the month of November. But what does this mean for consumers, and what should they look for?
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Beware of Black Friday 'bargains': Half of prices are higher than in the months before AND after the so-called sales bonanza
15/11/16 23:18
Consumer group Which? found that British bargain hunters may be duped by the growing frenzy around the November sales when they could get better deals before or afterwards.
Could your Christmas presents be here? Inside Amazon's 550,000 sq ft warehouse where more than 1,000 members of staff rush to fill orders in time for Black Friday
15/11/16 15:41
Items from electrical goods to children's toys and clothes line miles of shelves, inside the company's 550,000 sq ft warehouse in Peterborough, Cambridgeshire.
It’s Blag Friday! Amazon comes under fire for selling a lock picking kit as part of its Black Friday deals
15/11/16 12:02
The 11-piece lock-picking sets (pictured) went on sale with a 30 per cent discount at £9.56 at 9am today and the entire stock was easily snapped up within less than 30 minutes.
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Bag the best Black Friday bargains NOW: The biggest sales day of the year is nearly here - and you can find hot deals already
14/11/16 22:09
Just in time for Christmas, the best high street stores are slashing their prices by up to an astonishing 98 per cent - and we've got all the best deals in one place right here.
Are Amazon's deals really such a bargain? Online giant's low-price offers can be found cheaper elsewhere
13/11/16 11:55
Are some independent retailers using Amazon Marketplace to match prices with their rivals to suggest bargains for shoppers while cheaper prices can be found elsewhere?
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