AUSTIN, Texas, Nov. 21, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Black Friday is a
few days away and according to leading savings destination,
RetailMeNot, it is continuing to evolve into a weekend-long
shopping event of spending and savings. From Thanksgiving to Cyber
Monday, shoppers will have the opportunity to cross everyone and
everything off of their shopping list. But, buyer's beware: Not all
categories will be at their deepest discount this weekend.
Shopping and trends expert for RetailMeNot, Sara Skirboll, says, "While many retailers will
be slashing prices for what seems like everything across the board,
there are a couple of items I urge shoppers to steer clear from
this time of year."
RetailMeNot has compiled the top categories of what to buy, and
what to avoid this Black Friday weekend. For the full list, as well
as more tips, advice and gift guides, head to the RetailMeNot blog,
The Real Deal.
Buy:
- Electronics: Skirboll says "This category will sell out
the fastest on Black Friday. If shoppers see a good deal on TV,
computers, tablets or phones, I urge them to pick it up
immediately!" Electronics are going to be heavily discounted which
means people will start shopping for this early.
- Small Appliances: While there will be big-ticket items
deeply discounted on Black Friday, don't discount the smaller
kitchen appliances that can make cooking easier than ever. Items
like coffeemakers, electric skillets, slow cookers, blenders and
more will be discounted just in time for all of the holiday
gatherings.
- Clothing and Accessories: Black Friday is sure to bring
savings on all forms of clothing - from shoes, pants and tops and
even designer handbags. The shopping and trends expert adds, "While
it's not usually the best time to buy in-season clothing, Black
Friday is the exception as many retailers will be discounting
winter coats and cooler weather apparel. Now is a good time to gear
up for the cooler months ahead."
Avoid:
- Furniture: Shoppers might come across ads for doorbuster
deals on furniture, but the best time to buy these items is in
January - and again from July through August. Skirboll warns,
"Don't give into the hype that some retailers create around
furniture sales this Black Friday. For almost all retailers, there
will be deeper savings to come in the new year."
- Toys: While many parents want to snag the latest and
greatest toys as they see them, these items will be at their lowest
price in the two weeks leading up to Christmas. Stores don't want
to be left with a surplus of inventory post-holiday, so the closer
to Christmas, the deeper the savings.
- Gift Cards: One can never go wrong with a trusted gift
card from a favorite brand or retailer. However, like toys,
shoppers will see the best deals for discounted gift cards closer
to Christmas. RetailMeNot always offers discounted gift cards that
can be used just like cash. Savvy savings tip from Sara Skirboll: "Even though the discounts will
be higher in mid-December, it never hurts to buy a few now to
tackle your holiday shopping and save even more."
About RetailMeNot, Inc.
RetailMeNot, Inc.
(https://www.retailmenot.com/corp/) is a leading savings
destination connecting consumers with retailers, restaurants and
brands, both online and in-store. The company enables consumers
across the globe to find hundreds of thousands of offers to save
money while they shop or dine out. RetailMeNot, Inc. estimates that
$4.8 billion in retailer sales
were attributable to consumer transactions from paid digital offers
in its marketplace in 2017, more than $560 million of
which were attributable to its in-store solution. The RetailMeNot,
Inc. portfolio of websites and mobile applications includes
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in Canada; VoucherCodes.co.uk in the United Kingdom;
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and Deals2Buy.com in North America. As wholly owned
subsidiaries of Harland Clarke Holdings, RetailMeNot and Valassis,
a leader in intelligent media delivery, are partnering to connect
retailers and consumers through meaningful digital, mobile and
print promotions both online and in store.
Media Contact:
Hillary White
RetailMeNot
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