The term "Black Friday" originated in Philadelphia in the 1960s. Police officers used the term to describe the large crowds of people who would descend on the city on the day after Thanksgiving, looking for deals at local stores. The term quickly caught on and spread to other parts of the country.
In the 1980s, retailers began to use the term "Black Friday" to promote their own sales events. This helped to make the day even more popular with shoppers, and it soon became one of the busiest shopping days of the year.
Today, Black Friday is a major shopping holiday in the United States. Retailers offer deep discounts on a wide variety of merchandise, and shoppers often camp out in front of stores overnight in order to be the first ones inside. Black Friday can be a chaotic and stressful experience, but it can also be a great way to save money on holiday gifts.
In recent years, Black Friday has expanded beyond the United States. Retailers in other countries, such as Canada, the United Kingdom, and Australia, now offer their own Black Friday sales events. And as online shopping continues to grow in popularity, Black Friday is becoming a global shopping holiday.
Examples of US companies doing non-Friday "Black Friday" deals:
| Company | Date | Deal |
|---|---|---|
| Amazon | November 19, 2022 | "Black Friday Week" sale with deals on a variety of items, including electronics, toys, and home goods. |
| Best Buy | November 22, 2022 | "Black Friday in July" sale with deals on a variety of items, including TVs, laptops, and appliances. |
| JCPenney | November 28, 2022 | "Black Friday" sale with deals on a variety of items, including clothing, home goods, and appliances. |
| Kohl's | November 30, 2022 | "Black Friday" sale with deals on a variety of items, including clothing, shoes, and home goods. |
| Macy's | November 27, 2022 | "Black Friday" sale with deals on a variety of items, including clothing, shoes, and jewelry. |
| Nordstrom | December 1, 2022 | "Black Friday" sale with deals on a variety of items, including clothing, shoes, and jewelry. |
| Sears | November 29, 2022 | "Black Friday" sale with deals on a variety of items, including clothing, electronics, and home goods. |
| Target | November 25, 2022 | "Black Friday Early Access" sale with deals on a variety of items, including clothing, toys, and home goods. |
| Walmart | November 26, 2022 | "Black Friday" sale with deals on a variety of items, including groceries, electronics, and clothing. |
| Zappos | December 2, 2022 | "Black Friday" sale with deals on a variety of items, including shoes, clothing, and accessories. |
These are just a few examples of US companies doing "Black Friday" deals not on a Friday and not in November. There are many other companies that do this. The number of companies doing this is expected to increase in the future to reach a wider audience. Not everyone can shop on a Friday, and not everyone wants to shop in November. By offering deals on other days of the week and in other months, companies can reach more people and make more sales.
