Black Friday 2014 Everything You Need

When is Black Friday 2014? Everything You Need to Know About The Big Sales Day

Black Friday could see you nab some absolute bargains but what outlets are getting involved this year? Here's everything you need to know


Shoppers grabbing bargains in Asda on Black Friday

Black Friday is nearly upon us, the day where bargain hunters across the country try and grab themselves a great deal heading into the festive period.

The annual shopping bonanza has been a huge hit in America for years, but now shoppers on this side of the pond can look forward to a day of huge discounts as more and more UK retailers get in on the fun and games.

A reported £200 MILLION was splashed out on Black Friday on these shores last year so as you plan your shopping spree we have all the information you need.

When is it? When does it start? And what UK retailers are getting involved? Patience, we've got you covered.

What is Black Friday?


US shoppers snap up deals in Walmart's Black Friday sales

Black Friday was originally an American tradition, dropping on the day after Thanksgiving each year. Retailers offer massive discounts on a masses of products in an attempt to persuade you to spend your hard earned in the run-up to Christmas. But UK retailers have jumped on the bandwagon in recent years so bargain hunters over here get the chance at some festive deals.

When is Black Friday?


A family picks up an XBOX One video game console 

at a Toys"R"Us store during their Black Friday

Sale in New York

This year Black Friday will happen on Friday 28th November. However, some retailers will start their week of deals on Monday 24th November.

Why is it called Black Friday?


A young shopper carries large toys towards the checkout
Nobody's entirely sure, but most suggestions surround how businesses and retailers detail their finances. Many shops see the biggest profits of the year on Black Friday. Many businesses will detail their gains in black ink (and losses in red ink), hence the name.

What time will it start?


Amazon Warehouse Employees Prepare

For Their Busiest Time Of Year

Stores in the United States will open their doors to the hordes as early as 5am and many high street retailers this side of the pond will open early at 8am. Many of the best deals will be found online, when the deals go live at midnight.

Doesn't it get a bit rowdy?


A man was restrained at an Asda store last year after

he picked a fight when told he couldn't buy two televisions

It can do. In the States, the day has a reputation for turning otherwise rational, mild-mannered shoppers into feral, bargain hunting maniacs. Fights frequently break out over the last reduced telly on the pile - and this spread a little to the UK last year, with a few isolated incidents being reported.

Of course, you can avoid all this by buying online.

Which UK retailers will be doing Black Friday?

Apple


Apple stores will feature hefty cash discounts

Despite offering reduced gift cards for Black Friday in US stores this year instead of slashing prices, Apple are expected to offer a range of cash discounts in UK stores this year.

Amazon UK


Amazon will be running a 

range of lightning deals

The entertainment retailer have been running Black Friday deals over here since 2010 and this year is no different. This time around, they promise thousands oflightning deals - time and quantity limited offers on some of their best products to take place for a week from Monday November 24.

John Lewis


John Lewis will be matching competitors prices

John Lewis has joined the Black Friday train, as part of their commitment to being "Never Knowingly Undersold". They say they'll be matching the prices of all their competitors, and laying on great value offers on laptops, televisions, small and large electricals and more.

Asda


Asda is almost certain to have a range of Black Friday bargains

Asda hasn't announced any of its Black Friday deals yet, but being owned by US retail giant Wal Mart, it's all but certain there'll be some corkers in store. Last year, the supermarket chain claimed to have sold a month's worth of televisions in 45 minutes, with electronics sales up 400% compared to the same week the previous year. Source