What Does Black Friday Mean?
In the U.S., Thanksgiving Day is the fourth Thursday of November.
The name is also connected to the term “in the black,” which represents profits in accounting.
Some retailers have gone further, kicking off Black Friday sales as early as the Monday before Thanksgiving Day.
Initially, retailers resisted the name because black days of the week have historically described adverse events.
In accounting, business losses are traditionally recorded in red ink, and profits or gains in black ink.
Eventually, this meaning stuck and is more well-known among shoppers than the 1950s origin of the term.
In addition, stores that provide limited-quantity door-buster discounts may offer different door-busters exclusively for online shoppers.
Cyber Monday
The desire to avoid long lines and stampeding crowds paved the way forCyber Monday.
The Black Friday website keepsa list of store hours on Thanksgiving and Black Friday.
Check it in the days leading up to the big event to see who’s opening and when.
jot down “How many days until Black Friday?”
into Google and it displays a countdown at the top of the search results.
you might also find plenty of deals on kids' toys.
If you’re into footwear, Black Friday is filled with good sales on major footwear brands.
Stores typically announce their Black Friday sales in the weeks leading up to the big shopping day.
