Black Friday is nearly here and according to new research, four in five people are set to splash the cash during this year's shopping bonanza. Read on for tips on how to make the most of the sale, and for some of our favourite deals so far. Research for deals website MyVoucherCodes suggests 80% of people are planning to spend at this year's Black Friday event which falls on November 29, although many retailers have already started offering deals and discounts.
Seven in 10 (69%) shoppers will be splurging on family and relatives, according to the findings, while 65% plan to self-indulge and treat themselves. Nearly half (46%) of people will be shopping for their partner, and one in 10 (10%) see it as a chance to snap up some Secret Santa gifts. Pets won't be left out either, with one in six (15%) people planning to treat their furry friends.
Gifts aren't the only purchase people expect to make on Black Friday though, with one in eight (12%) considering getting away from it all and looking for discounts on holidays. But, even with big discounts and deals on offer, Black Friday shoppers can be caught out if they're not cautious. To help shoppers navigate the spending spree, here are some key dos and don'ts to bear in mind.
.. By going through cashback websites and checking for extra voucher codes, a discount could be made even bigger.
If there's a particular retailer you're planning to spend with, you could consider downloading their app or signing up with their website for extra.
