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The decision I made to not shop on the most shopped on day in the US, was an interesting one. I’ve always thought Black Friday was something that shouldn’t be as advertised as it is, I went only one year and after that I have never went again. It had nothing to do with Black Friday itself. But, waiting in long lines for something that is probably going to be on sale again isn’t something that I find enjoyable. Now, since they also start Black Friday on Thanksgiving, it makes me not want to do it even more so. I don’t like that they started that. The conversations I had with others about it, because I did get a lot of invites to go, was appalled. They didn’t understand my decision, they didn’t understand why I didn’t want to shop on Black Friday. Most of the people I told were my family and friends, they were the ones that were most excited about the day itself. They didn’t understand why I didn’t want to take advantage of the deals. That was the…

Black Friday, a time of the year when everything is on sale and almost everyone is in mood of shopping. It is the Friday following Thanksgiving Day in the United States. During Black Friday, the retail stores come up with many giant sales promotions and door-buster sales events. For most of the people the main attractions on Black Friday are the discounts on electronic goods and appliances. Other than that, people buy almost everything just because it’s Black Friday. They think that if it is…

Michael J. Fox said it best: “Family is not an important thing. It 's everything.” Family time isn’t something to take for granted and it is definitely worth a fight. The early opening of stores for Black Friday deals on Thanksgiving day is a problem because it’s destroying the meaning of Thanksgiving by; taking employees and shoppers away from family and the holiday meals. Many workers can’t celebrate Thanksgiving the way it was intended to be. Black Friday isn’t just becoming a nationwide…

Costly Savings Overview The day following Thanksgiving, Black Friday, corrects for the out of place joy the holiday brings to the dreary wintertime by completely opposing its basic principles. Where Thanksgiving brings appreciation and contemplation, Black Friday brings an insatiable appetite and a total disregard for others. While the dangers and rewards of Black Friday may often be exaggerated, total success will be a challenge. With enough planning and preparation any Black Friday goals can…

Black Friday is an excellent time to save money and have an excuse to spend! While it’s a joyous and exciting time for the consumers, it can be a stressful hectic time for the employees. Unfortunately employees sometimes have to come to work on Thanksgiving day. Thanksgiving day is a very profitable day of the year for stores. In fact in 2010 November/December retailers made around 50% of their years profits (CNN Money). With that being said, it’s a great time for retailers to make money and…

died and 98 people have been injured on Black Friday. Black Friday is a time where retail companies go "into the black", or make a profit. People usually wait for hours outside of stores, same as my family does. If you want to know more about Black Friday keep reading to know about the history, common traditions, and my family traditions. Black Friday is the day after Thanksgiving when retail companies go into the black instead of the red, they make a profit. The story goes, after an entire…

With the biggest shopping day of the year just one week away, there is much to prepare for! You’ve probably already seen television commercials, store printed ads, and online advertisements showcasing this year’s door-busters and stores that open crazy-early. You might have even planned out the most strategic routes and made a mental list of what treasures you are hunting for. At Florida Moving Systems, we are just as excited as you are to see shoppers bustling with the excitement of good deals.…

"Black Friday is a scam. You should be mad they overcharge you 364 days a year. 'Unknown". Black Friday is the day where there are great deals, low prices, and discounts. That is what you would think you got out of Black Friday, but is it worth your money? Who wouldn’t want great deals on new items or items that are unnecessary? To me, Black Friday doesn’t save the consumer money because its time isn't worth it. I believe black Friday is taken way too seriously; coming home with black and blues…

Some of the Worst Black Friday Stories As you know many people just celebrated the holiday Thanksgiving. A great time for giving, feeling grateful, and sending innocent people to the hospital. The day following Thanksgiving is Black Friday the day of savings. Many people go out on Black Friday just to buy some stuff on sale and prepare for Christmas, but some people go too far by putting others life in danger. Black friday started in the 1960’s known as the early bird special.…

think of Thanksgiving? Turkey, family, parades... how about shopping? While you are home enjoying your turkey and pie with family just think of the miserable retail employees who are spending their time stocking shelves, counting inventory, and preparing for the grand opening start of Black Friday on a Thanksgiving night. The reality of our retail industry is that not everybody has the choice to spend time with family during Thanksgiving and enjoy the holiday. Black Friday stores shouldn’t be…