Trumping Black Friday

Retail is so competitive. Stores are moving up their traditional opening time on Black Friday - the day after Thanksgiving and the traditional first shopping day of the Christmas season. In past years, a 5, 6, or 7 am opening was considered early. Then it went to 3 and 4. This year Macy's and Target are opening at midnight.

But hold on. Sears/Kmart is open on Thanksgiving Day - Kmart has been open on Thanksgiving for as long as I remember. Walmart is opening Thanksgiving night. Look for others to do the same.

But then the online retailers are stepping up and trumping the whole concept of Black Friday. Last year many stores such as Amazon ran week long sales leading up to Black Friday.

This year, Lowe's is having an online event all Thanksgiving Day, beginning at midnight Thanksgiving morning. Avoid the crowds and shop all of the Black Friday specials online a day early - from the comfort of your home.

Skip the crowds and get optimum selection - online.

 

 

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8 comments • Steve Hoffacker - Sales Trainer/Coach, Sales Books Author, Photographer • November 04 2011 10:25AM

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I think Black Friday has already started here. The whole world is on sale. Only see people buying necessities.

Posted by Bill Reddington Destin Florida Real Estate (Re/max Southern Realty) 7 months ago

Good morning Steve. I agree with Bill. Now we get the shopping hype the day after Halloween. Tough times call for different strategies and I'm not sure many of us have more disposable income. Also, the word sale is starting to mean nothing to most people.

Posted by Sheila Anderson Central New Jersey Homes for Sale (RE/MAX Country) 7 months ago

Bill,

I think people are looking for bargains - and for merchants to accommodate us. :)

Steve

Posted by Steve Hoffacker - Sales Trainer/Coach, Sales Books Author, Photographer (Hoffacker Associates LLC) 7 months ago

Sheila,

With unemployment still so high, people are buying what they need to have with a few little luxuries thrown in. Most are looking for sales. :)

Steve

Posted by Steve Hoffacker - Sales Trainer/Coach, Sales Books Author, Photographer (Hoffacker Associates LLC) 7 months ago

Thanksgiving night should be a good shopping time....Call it Fat Thursday. I guess "Fat" is already taken by Fat Tuesday and Mardi Gras!

Posted by Gary L Waters PLLC- Broker Associate Realtor® Melbourne Viera Rockledge FL (Century 21 Baytree Realty, 1211 Admiralty Blvd, Rockledge) 7 months ago

Gary,

"Fat Thursday" works or "Don't Be a Turkey Thursday." :)

Steve

Posted by Steve Hoffacker - Sales Trainer/Coach, Sales Books Author, Photographer (Hoffacker Associates LLC) 7 months ago

My vote would be for "Don't be a turkey Thursday" it gots a great hook!

Posted by Nancy Laswick, Scottsdale & Phoenix Area Realtor, EPRO, CDPE, SFR (REALTY ONE GROUP) 7 months ago

Nancy,

Thanks. :)

Steve

Posted by Steve Hoffacker - Sales Trainer/Coach, Sales Books Author, Photographer (Hoffacker Associates LLC) 7 months ago

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