58% of shoppers say deal days like Black Friday don’t matter

ShopperTrak, which tracks retail trends, expects Black Friday to be the busiest shopping day of the season. As the nation’s leading retailer, many holiday shoppers are looking towards Walmart to set the stage for the upcoming Black Friday 2016 deals.

Amazon also announced a number of top deals it will flip the switch on during various days and times from this Friday through Black Friday. Out-of-stock inventory peaks on Cyber Monday.

But what are you best bets for deals on Black Friday and Cyber Monday?

T.J. Maxx will be closed on Thanksgiving, and the clothing store will be opened from 7 a.m.to 10 p.m. on Black Friday (some locations may vary). On Cyber Monday, the store-wide sale amount you save will be 10% greater on Cyber Monday in most cases.

Amazon is insisting on doing Black Friday and Cyber Monday on its own terms, stretching the promotional period that typically lasts a few days into a almost two-month-long extravaganza.

As you’ve probably heard, Amazon is doing Black Friday a little differently this year. Many think that it’s because businesses see huge profit on the day hence the “into the black” term as opposed to losses which would be coloured in red. Also, aimless browsing and Google does not get you the most deals.

If you are planning to hunt down a deal, therefore, Moorey says you need to do your own research, and check the prices well before the sale, so you have something to compare the deals to.

Make sure to note at what times different stores plan to start their Black Friday deals – both online and at the store. Stores do odd things with items of questionable quality and huge discounts, placed beside or near items you actually want.

Shop Online with Your Smartphone – Ensure that you are making the most of your time whenever you are waiting in a line to purchase an item. Alternatively head down to your local Argos for bargains or shop online and have items delivered to your address.

The list of announced electronics Black Friday deals includes only six TVs deals, compared to 10 TV deals previous year.

Despite the earlier appearance of holiday goods and promotions, consumers are less annoyed by it than in years past, the survey finds.

The list goes on, with only 90 out of 178 deals tracked proving to be cheapest on Black Friday.