Black Friday Survival Guide
Approximately 116 million Americans will leave their homes on Black Friday and indulge in the shopping mall and retail madness. If you’re one of the 116 million, you should think about visiting these stores to get the best deals, and their average discounts, according to WalletHub.
Stage retail store | 69.8% |
Belk retail store | 66.9% |
Bealls Florida retail store | 62.6% |
JCPenney | 61.0% |
Kohl’s | 57.1% |
New York & Company | 56.3% |
Dick’s Sporting Goods | 52.3% |
Kmart | 51.8% |
Sears | 49.2% |
Fred Meyer | 47.1% |
Other popular department stores that offer high discounts include Macy’s, with 46.1% off, Nordstrom with 36.9%, and both Walmart and Target with 33.6%.
Bring your store credit cards or members rewards cards. Places like Macy’s and PetCo offer additional savings.Check coupons in your local ads, many stores that have discounts for Black Friday also accept additional discounts. Make sure they are clipped and ready to go!Once you’re set on a store, here are some things you should bring to maximize your shopping experience.
- See if your store of interest offers a map so you can plan your route!
- Have a gift list so you know exactly what you’re looking for.
- Reusable bags are a must.
- Bring a water bottle in snacks incase there are hectic lines and you’re stuck in “traffic.”
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