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Full list of retailers with early Black Friday deals as shoppers rush to buy heavily reduced Dyson, Shark and designer perfume
by Shawna Healey · Manchester Evening NewsIf you haven't already, it's time to start thinking about Christmas shopping, and Black Friday 2024 is the perfect time to shop – and save money while doing so. This huge shopping event is almost upon us and the Mirror's shopping team have got all the details to help you to shop smarter, from exactly when the sales will start dropping to top deals already live.
For savvy shoppers, Black Friday, Cyber Monday and the days surrounding it are ones to make a note of in your diary, as it's typically a time when you can find epic deals on almost every type of product, from tech and appliances to fashion and beauty.
We'll be shouting about the best deals as soon as we see them. But here's everything we know about Black Friday so far – including top early offers that you can shop now.
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Early Black Friday deals already live
It may still be a few weeks before Black Friday officially begins but if you're looking to save a few pounds right now, we've found some unmissable offers that are already live – including Amazon, Dunelm and Dyson.
- Dyson Supersonic hair dryer, was £329.99, now £279.99 from Dyson
- Debenhams Say It With Luck Bracelet Gold And Pearl, was £55, now £44 from Debenhams
- Nespresso Vertuo Next Automatic Pod Coffee Machine, was £150, now £109.99 from Amazon
- Elizabeth Arden Blue Grass Eau De Parfum, was £31, now £14 from Amazon
- Estée Lauder Advanced Night Repair Multi-Recovery Complex Serum 50ml, was £112.99, now £47.84 from Amazon
- Cabin suitcase, was £175, now £140 from Antler
- 1460 Smooth Leather Lace Up Boots, was £169, now £84 from Dr Martens
- Shark SpeedStyle Hair Dryer, was £149.99, now £114.99 from Amazon
- Olaplex No.3 Hair Perfector 100ml, was £28, now £21 from Face the Future
- Durham Wool Blend Coat, was £250, now £187.50 from Boden
When is Black Friday 2024?
Black Friday isn't the same date every year, although it traditionally falls on the first Friday after the American celebration of Thanksgiving, which this year means it'll take place on 29 November 2024. Four weekends before Christmas, it marks one of the busiest – and best – shopping events in the year, and a great time to make a dent in your Christmas shopping while saving money.
You'll usually to able to shop thousands of impressive money-saving deals across that whole weekend until Cyber Monday (2 December) – with certain offers even starting earlier and carrying on longer.
When do the Black Friday 2024 sales start in the UK?
While the majority of retailers will launch their Black Friday sales at 00:01 on 29 November 2024, many will introduce early offers in that week leading up to that Friday.
If you've got your eye on something in particular, it's a good idea to keep checking the brands' websites in that week leading up to Black Friday to ensure you don't miss out on the biggest saving. Some will also have the option of signing up to be one of the first to hear when deals drop.
When do the Black Friday 2024 sales end?
Black Friday deals typically stay active over that whole weekend and end at 11:59 on Cyber Monday, which this year falls on 2 December 2024 – although some retailers may continue to lower prices throughout December. However, while some prices may drop further as the weekend goes on, you also run the risk of your favourite item selling out if you wait too long before buying.
Why is it called Black Friday?
The phrase 'Black Friday' supposedly comes from the term that police in the US used to refer to the crowds of people and heavy traffic that came with the start of the Christmas shopping season. Nowadays, it's widely used by retailers to mark this day (or days) of deals at the end of November.
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What brands are taking part in Black Friday 2024?
We don't know yet exactly which retailers will be slashing their prices this November but you can be sure that lots of the big online and bricks-and-mortar stores will be getting involved. This includes the likes of Amazon, John Lewis, eBay, LookFantastic, ASOS, Boots and Currys.
We've also already seen a few brands dropping early deals, including Dyson, Face the Future and Boots. Last year's Black Friday 2023 also saw loads of offers on top tech brands including Samsung, Ninja and Apple.
How to find the best Black Friday deals
We predict that many retailers, big and small, will be launching sales around this time, so it can be hard to know if you're getting the best deal on the day. We recommend shopping around before clicking 'buy', to ensure you're getting your favourite item for the best possible price.