Black Friday 2019: What You Need to Know

Whether you’re hitting the stores or buying online from your couch, we’re here to see you through all the doorbuster deals and Black Friday blowouts.

Las Vegas shoppers hitting stores early on Black Friday

The Retail Association of Nevada estimates roughly 1.65 million adults in the state will be shopping over the five-day Thanksgiving weekend and Cyber Monday.

Does Black Friday Actually Matter Anymore?

They say it's the biggest shopping day of the year, but biggest doesn't mean best. Should people still care about this supposed one-day bonanza?

PHOTOS: Black Friday frenzy goes global – and not everyone’s happy

People don’t celebrate Thanksgiving in France, or Denmark, or South Africa – but they do shop on Black Friday. The U.S. sales phenomenon has spread to retailers across the world in recent years with such force that it’s prompting a backlash from some activists, politicians and even consumers. Workers at Amazon in Germany went on strike for better pay on one of the busiest days of the year. Near Paris, climate demonstrators blocked one of the company’s warehouses on Thursday to protest over-production they say is killing the planet. Some French lawmakers want to ban Black Friday altogether. Consumer rights groups in Britain and some other countries say it’s not always clear how real or big the discounts are. Other critics say it hurts small businesses. Angela Charlton And Claire Parker, The Associated Press Like us on Facebook and follow us on Twitter .

PHOTOS: Black Friday frenzy goes global – and not everyone’s happy

Many countries don’t celebrate Thanksgiving, but they are participating in Black Friday consumerism

PHOTOS: Black Friday frenzy goes global – and not everyone’s happy - Barriere Star Journal

Many countries don’t celebrate Thanksgiving, but they are participating in Black Friday consumerism

Experts say best holiday shopping deals no longer on Black Friday

For a lot of people, waking up early to go shopping on Black Friday is still part of a family tradition.

‘Tis the season: Quotes from shoppers as America’s biggest shopping day kicks off

NEW YORK, Nov 29 — Shoppers headed out to stores across the United States in a quest to score the best Black Friday discounts, with early promotions marking the start of a condensed holiday shopping season. The following are quotes from shoppers and store managers in the midst of America’s...

Black Friday frenzy goes global—and not everyone's happy

People don't celebrate Thanksgiving in France, or Russia, or South Africa - but they do shop on Black Friday.

Customers are slamming Macy's, Best Buy, and Target for opening stores on Thanksgiving

"Thanksgiving is a day of giving thanks, not a day for corporate capitalism," one person wrote on Twitter this week.

32 Black Friday photos that were taken at the perfect time

Few days are as chaotic, exciting, stressful, and exhilarating as Black Friday – and many photographers simply can’t resist capturing photos of it all.

32 Black Friday photos that were taken at the perfect time, Business Insider - Business Insider Singapore

Business Insider - From photos of kids falling asleep on their shopping bags to images of people fighting over TVs, these pictures were taken at the perfect time.. Read more at businessinsider.sg

Black Friday sparks worldwide backlash from politicians, activists

PARIS — People don’t celebrate Thanksgiving in France, or Russia, or South Africa – but they do shop on Black Friday. The U.S. sales phenomenon has spread to retailers across the world in

Early shoppers beat Black Friday rush

Hardy and deal-hungry shoppers lined up Thursday outside JCPenney at Penn Square Mall, waiting in the cold and occasional rain for the doors to open at 2 p.m. so they could snap up an air fryer or two, various electronics and big-discount clothes. “Honestly, with the Black Friday deals you get on clothes, it makes it worth it, getting a little elbow room,” said Ryan Johnson, who shopped with his wife, Jazzlyn. “Black Friday before too long is gonna start in October.” Black Friday has long been a favorite shopping day for gift-shopping Americans, or in some instances when shoppers sought just to treat themselves to something nice.

Is Black Friday still a big deal?

Black Friday's star on the retail calendar has dimmed a little in recent years, but it is still very important to stores -- and shoppers.

The Dark History Behind Black Friday Revealed

History Behind Black Friday -The retail bonanza known as Black Friday is now an integral part of many Thanksgiving celebrations.

Black Friday: Women in Hijabs Fight Over a Vacuum Cleaner at Walmart

While other shoppers squabble over $1.60 towels.

WATCH: Retailers increase security around Black Friday shopping | Cape Argus

As people jostle each other to get their hands on Black Friday specials, customers are warned to keep their valuables safe from pickpockets.

Black Friday frenzy goes global - and not everyone’s happy

PARIS — People don’t celebrate Thanksgiving in France, or Denmark, or South Africa – but they do shop on Black Friday. The U.S. sales phenomenon has spread to retailers across the world in recent years with such force that it’s prompting a backlash from some activists, politicians and even consumers. Workers at Amazon in Germany …

Exeter shoppers appear unmoved by Black Friday offers

There were plenty of Black Friday offers to be found on Exeter High Street - but shoppers appeared to take little interest in them, with the city centre looking no different to any other Friday morning

Flamebait Friday Debate: To Black Friday or nah?

Woah, it’s Black Friday! What a wild, random event of hyper-capitalistic nightmares distilled into a single day that always falls after Thanksgiving…a holiday we don’t even celebrate here. Look, I …

Mzansi Magosha’s offer Black Friday discounts

Mzansi Magosha's offer Black Friday discounts in a bid to lure customers charging as little as ZAR50 per session and men are happy

Will Smith posted a video of an actual turkey blocking his car on the highway on Thanksgiving: 'My dude, get out the street!'

"It definitely must be Thanksgiving when you got a damn turkey in the road," Smith says as he approaches the bird on the freeway.

Will Smith posted a video of an actual turkey blocking his car on the highway on Thanksgiving: 'My dude, get out the street!', Business Insider - Business Insider Singapore

Business Insider - "It definitely must be Thanksgiving when you got a damn turkey in the road," Smith says as he approaches the bird on the freeway.. Read more at businessinsider.sg

Will Smith posted a video of an actual turkey blocking his car on the highway on Thanksgiving: ‘My dude, get out the street!’

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Chrissy Teigen made a turkey out of fruit for her daughter's Thanksgiving potluck lunch, and it's the stuff of nightmares, Business Insider - Business Insider Singapore

Business Insider - Teigen tweeted a clip about the Thanksgiving bird captioned "she's hideous I love her" and fans are split as to whether it's horrifying or brilliant.. Read more at businessinsider.sg

Chrissy Teigen made a turkey out of fruit for her daughter’s Thanksgiving potluck lunch, and it’s the stuff of nightmares

Queen of social media Chrissy Teigen has shared an image on Twitter of a turkey she made out of fruit, writing “making a fruit skewer turkey for luna’s potluck” to celebrate Thanksgiving.

Real or fake: Choosing the best Christmas tree for the planet

Artificial tree has to be used for 20 years to have the impact of one live cut tree says Sierra Club

Nationwide Christmas tree shortage looming

It may be Thanksgiving, but savvy shoppers are already planning their Christmas tree shopping with a nationwide shortage looming.

Blackpool affected by national shortage of tall Christmas trees

Residents might think Scrooge has got his hands on Blackpool's Christmas trees this festive season.

Get 50% off a Christmas Tree Fir Black Friday

If you haven't bought your Christmas tree yet – and presumably you haven't because it's still November FFS – you can grab a bargain for Black Friday.

Best Black Friday Christmas deals 2019: Top offers on decorations, trees and outdoor lights today 

If you're looking for new ways to decorate your home this Christmas, Black Friday is the perfect opportunity to revamp your tired box of trimmings with lots of retailers adding baubles, lighting and even trees to their online deals.

Batch of Sriracha Hot Chili Sauce recalled over 'risk of explosion'

A particular batch of hot chilli sauce is being recalled over fears it could explode.The Food Sa...

Batch of Sriracha Hot Chili Sauce urgently recalled due to 'exploding bottle'

Customers have been warned that the exploding chili sauce could irritate the skin or eyes

Bottles of hot sauce recalled over 'risk of explosion'

Customers are advised to immediately return the sauce.

Experience a wide-range of pan-Asian flavours at Sriracha Robata

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Coast-to-coast storm to dump more rain, snow amid weekend travel rush

Thanksgiving Day has come and gone -- but the holiday weather nightmare is not over just yet.

Parts of US brace for heavy snow as storm system to bring 'weather hazards'

Plains region could see severe thunderstorms and tornadoes as dangerous weather has disrupted Thanksgiving travel

SoCal storm: Rain, snow continue on Friday

Some rain and snow will continue to fall in Southern California on Friday and intermittently over the next several days.

Record cold could arrive in Las Vegas this weekend

With the rain and snow tapering off today, it’s time to prepare for some possibly record cold afternoons this weekend.

Omega Seamaster deal: Black Friday sale slashes £1,500 off this amazing timepiece

That's 25% off a quality Swiss timepiece at Goldsmiths

Save up to £5,000 on Cartier and Audemars Piguet watches in the Goldsmiths Black Friday sale

These pre-owned luxury watches are heavily discounted and come with a two-year warranty

Save £3,000 on these Panerai and Jaeger-LeCoultre watches at Goldsmiths

Pre-ordered luxury Swiss watches get massive discounts for Black Friday

This story has legs: Cambodia 'bug cafe' serves up insect tapas

Ant spring rolls, silkworm taro croquettes and a "bug mac" -- Cambodia's first insect tapas restaurant is mixing cocktail culture with creepy ...

This story has legs: Cambodia ‘bug cafe’ serves up insect tapas

SIEM REAP, Nov 29 — Ant spring rolls, silkworm taro croquettes and a “bug mac” — Cambodia’s first insect tapas restaurant is mixing cocktail culture with creepy crawler fare. At the busy “Bugs Cafe” in the tourist town of Siem Reap, chef Seiha Soeun stands over a sizzling wok in the...

This story has legs: Cambodia ‘bug cafe’ serves up insect tapas

Ant spring rolls, silkworm taro croquettes and a

What is Aldi's Kevin the Carrot and how much is the toy now selling for?

Kevin the Carrot is a festive favourite.

Aldi’s sell-out Kevin the Carrot toys are selling for over £1K on eBay

Proceeds were supposed to go to charity…

Kevin the Carrot: why are Aldi shoppers going wild for a stuffed root vegetable?

The toy has proved so popular that customers were said to be fighting in the aisles to get one. It’s a shame this never happens with real carrots

Sewage break shuts down Wellburn's Market grocery store, barbershop

Wellburn’s Market, a grocery store at Cook and Pandora downtown for more than a century, was forced to close its doors Friday morning after a sewage main problem in the building. Customers were . . .

Problem with sewer shuts down Wellburn's Market grocery store, barbershop

Wellburn’s Market, a grocery store at Cook and Pandora that's been downtown for more than a century, was forced to close its doors Friday morning after a sewage line problem in the building. . . .

Trtl is having a great Cyber Monday sale — its wildly popular travel pillows are under $20 today only

On Cyber Monday only, travel-pillow startup Trtl is offering 30% off sitewide; all you need to do is use the code “CYBER30” at checkout. This sale runs through midnight PT. The company is also offering up to 40% off on Amazon on December 2 from 10 am PT to 10 pm PT; there’s no coupon needed.

Trtl is having a great Cyber Monday sale — its wildly popular travel pillows are under $20 today only, Business Insider - Business Insider Singapore

Business Insider - Updated 12/2/19 at 3 pm ET: Trtl's popular travel pillows are up to 40% off on Cyber Monday. Here's where you can get the best deals.. Read more at businessinsider.sg

Caught on Camera: Parade Balloon Knocks Down Marcher

Marcher in NYC Thanksgiving Parade knocked down while trying to wrangle the 'Nutcracker' balloon.

Nutcracker balloon knocks over Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade marcher

This marcher proved too tough to crack.

Amazon's latest Black Friday deals include huge savings on Shark Vacuum Cleaners

The biggest deals day of the year is finally here - we've got all you need to know about the top deals from Amazon

Best Dyson and Vacuum Cleaner Black Friday deals – Top offers available right now

Now is the time to pick up a discounted Dyson or vacuum cleaner in the Black Friday sale with tons of models, old and new, available for less.

New regulations for gift vouchers to come into effect ahead of Christmas

New laws will give all vouchers a five-year expiry time while also meaning people won't have to spend the entirity of the balance in one transaction.

New rules on gift voucher expiry dates come into effect from Monday

Businesses will be banned from putting an expiry date of less than five years on gift vouchers fr...

Nintendo's Labo Robot is Mega-Cheap for Black Friday

We're huge fans of Labo, Nintendo's risk-taking cardboard DIY accessories for the Nintendo Switch.

Deals: Nintendo Labo Kits Plunge To Just £15 In Ridiculous Black Friday Savings (UK)

Act fast!

Winter to be warmer, probability of above-normal temp in cold zones: IMD

The IMD has been issuing seasonal forecast for winter since 2016, and every forecast has predicted a warmer winter

Winter 2019-2020 to be warmer than normal, preditcs IMD

The upcoming winter season (December to February) is likely to experience warmer than average minimum temperatures over most parts of the country except over northern most parts of India, the IMD predicted.

Police officer receives Starbucks coffee cup with 'PIG' printed on label

A quick trip to get coffee has left a police officer with a bad taste in his mouth.

Oklahoma police say officer got Starbucks with 'PIG' on cups

An Oklahoma police chief says an officer bought Starbucks for 911 dispatchers working on Thanksgiving only to find that ‘PIG’ was printed on the cups’ labels

Can you tell which rabbit doesn't have a twin in this viral brainteaser?

Hungarian artist Gergely Dudás creates mind-boggling brainteasers, often containing hidden objects or details, and challenges the internet to find them. In past drawings, he’s hidden a mouse among mushrooms, a penguin among toucans, and a heart among flowers.

Can you tell which rabbit doesn't have a twin in this viral brainteaser?, Business Insider - Business Insider Singapore

Business Insider - Hungarian artist Gergely Dudás creates mind-boggling brainteasers, often containing hidden objects or details.. Read more at businessinsider.sg

Can you tell which rabbit doesn’t have a twin in this viral brainteaser?

Hungarian artist Gergely Dudás creates mind-boggling brainteasers, often containing hidden objects or details, and challenges the internet to find them. In past drawings, he’s hidden a mouse among mushrooms, a penguin among toucans, and a heart among flowers.

Holy cow… the $140 Instant Pot DUO80 is down to $64.99 for the first time ever

Everyone knows that Instant Pots go on sale at deep discounts every year during Black Friday. It’s really not a surprise anymore. And yet every once in a while Amazon comes out with a discoun…

Instant Pot Ultra has never been as cheap as it is for Black Friday 2019, with discounts up to $85

There are so many Instant Pot deals out there right now for Black Friday that it’s tough to know which one you should get. Want to know the secret to getting the best deal? Listen to the BGR …

Best advent calendars for children and adults in 2019, from Harrods chocolate to LEGO

Like many of the popular Christmas practices we engage in today, the tradition of counting down the days until Christmas is of German origin.

GMB fans furious as guest insists chocolate advent calendars should be banned

Amy Childs argued against banning the calendars

Inside the cheapest house for sale on Rightmove in Derby right now

It's on the market for less that half the average price of a terrace house in the area

Inside the cheapest house on Rightmove in Nottingham right now

The semi-detached property could be bagged for a bargain

54 ECHO readers genius ideas inspired by Elf on the Shelf

Quick and easy ideas from ECHO readers inspired by Elf on the Shelf

Woman who is 4ft tall and can't put rubbish in bin faces court action as a result

Tia Goldsmith has been fined for not recycling her cardboard and could face prosecution

Dwarf fined £100 because she couldn't reach bin to throw rubbish away

She claims she cannot reach the recycling bin because she's only four feet tall.

Aldi shopper spots what could be the worst 'Black Friday deal' of all time

'Bargain of the day'

Eagle-eyed Aldi shoppers spot 'worst deal of Black Friday' - and it's laughable

The deal, courtesy of Aldi, has sparked plenty of raised eyebrows from shoppers

Moët & Chandon Launches 2019 Festive Season in Grand Style With La Vie en Rose

Moët & Chandon launched the festive season by hosting the creme de la creme of Lagos society for a night of glitz and glamour with the 2nd instalment of the Secret Location party. This edition was themed La Vie en Rose with Nectar Imperial Rose as the star of the party.

The Fashion You Love To See At The Moet And Chandon Private Party

If you are a Lagosian and you have that "owambe" spirit, you must know you have to dress to kill at any event you are going for especially, this festive season.

Nottingham bar will go goes Christmas crazy with more cheesy OTT decorations than Santa's grotto

It will be Christmas every day during December

A festive ghost walk, Victorian banquet and Santa's grotto - why you should visit Rochdale this Christmas

Enjoy all the essential festive fun without travelling into the city centre

The best pourover coffee kettle is available for a steal on Black Friday

Hario's Buono coffee kettle is simple to use and just right for pouring that perfect cup. It's also deeply discounted for Black Friday.

The best pourover coffee kettle money can buy is available for a steal on Black Friday

Hario's Buono coffee kettle is simple to use and just right for pouring that perfect cup. It's also deeply discounted for Black Friday.

The best pourover coffee kettle is available for a steal on Black Friday

Hario's Buono coffee kettle is simple to use and just right for pouring that perfect cup. It's also deeply discounted for Black Friday.

Could real Christmas trees and mistletoe could be losing popularity in the UK?

The National Trust has found that Christmas markets are growing in favour among Britons.

Could real Christmas trees and mistletoe could be losing popularity in the UK?

The National Trust has found that Christmas markets are growing in favour among Britons.

Travel review: Luxury living at Roseate Hotel in Reading

Think of the best room you've ever stayed in, times it by five and it's still highly unlikely to match the room we were treated to at Roseate Hotel in Reading.

Travel review: Luxury living at Roseate Hotel in Reading

Think of the best room you've ever stayed in, times it by five and it's still highly unlikely to match the room we were treated to at Roseate Hotel in Reading.

The week in wildlife – in pictures

The pick of the best flora and fauna photos from around the world, including a giant tortoise and a painted stork

The week in wildlife – in pictures

The pick of the best flora and fauna photos from around the world, including a giant tortoise and a painted stork

The tech you need to stay warm this winter

Treat yo'self to a heated toilet cover.

The tech you need to stay warm this winter

Treat yo'self to a heated toilet cover.

Blackpool weekend weather forecast: This is when temperatures will plummet

The weather in Blackpool this weekend is set to be bright but cold.

Preston weekend weather forecast: This is when temperatures will plummet

The weather in Preston this weekend is set to be bright but cold.