The best deals, opening hours, more

While Black Friday may no longer represent a singular day of epic sales, there is still a dizzying array of deals to look forward to in the coming days. The key to capturing the most coveted Black Friday purchases is preparation. Consider these tips to plan your Black Friday adventure, get the best deals, and save money along the way.

Grab a copy of the Times Union’s Thanksgiving Journal a day earlier: Pre-order the Thanksgiving Day edition of The Times Union – our biggest newspaper of the year – and you can pick it up between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. Wednesday at the Times Union Building, 645 Albany Shaker Road, Colony. The bulky paper will be filled with dozens of Black Friday ads, giving you plenty of time to ponder the deals and define your buying strategy. In addition to the ads, you’ll get Savings Source Magazine, Holiday Gift Guide, Puzzle and Cookbook, Holiday Magic Magazine from Good Housekeeping. Plus, while supplies last, you’ll receive the Save Around 2022 coupon book, usually on sale for $ 25. Visit timesunion.com/thanksgiving to order. You can also collect the paper and keep the coupon book at stores in the Capital Region, including Price Chopper / Market 32, Hannaford and Stewart’s Shops on Wednesday.

Download all the main apps from the store: Over the past few years, retailers have added more and more incentives for shoppers to download their apps. While the best deals will likely be available to non-app users as well, it makes sense to have access to every deal. There are also a number of independent apps that showcase coupons and promo codes online, and help you monitor your budget, manage wishlists, and compare prices. Some of the most popular include ShopSavvy, Shopular, Flip, and RetailMeNot.

Think about gift cards and in-store cash: Some retailers will offer gift cards instead of direct discounts. Kohl’s gives out $ 15 in Kohl’s Cash for every $ 50 spent. By combining this with their sales, the net discount increases dramatically. Target also always has an assortment of gift card offers. When factored into the final sale price, the savings will compete with the competition.

Prepare online: Walmart, Best Buy, Target, Kohl’s, and all the other department stores are going to have a ton of doorbusters online, so being prepared is essential. Create an account in each store with current information in advance and familiarize yourself with the site. Time will be running out. Also, be sure to link to the websites of your favorite retailers through a refund portal like Rakuten.com, TopCashBack.com, or RetailMeNot.com. There you will get back a percentage of the money you spend.

Buy the best stores: To help consumers maximize their Black Friday savings, personal finance website WalletHub polled nearly 5,000 deals from 21 of America’s largest retailers in Black Friday 2021 ad scans to see who is offering the biggest discounts advertised. in various product categories, such as clothing, toys and jewelry. Macy’s has the highest overall discount rate at over 58 percent, while Ace Hardware has the lowest at just under 12 percent. JCPenney, Belk, Kohl’s and Office Depot / Office Max rounded out the top five of the best places to save money.

Know when stores are open, sales start and times for the best deals: Most stores and all shopping malls in the Capital Region will be closed on Thanksgiving Day. Although Black Friday sales have multiplied daily since Halloween, some of the season’s biggest sales are still coming in the days leading up to Black Friday. You will need to know exactly when the official sales start online, so you don’t miss a thing. Here’s a breakdown of the Black Friday sale start times in-store and online, courtesy of BlackFriday.com and the best deals to help you get ready.

Amazon

Amazon’s 48-hour Black Friday event begins on Thanksgiving Day and continues through Friday. Access online deals at Amazon.com/blackfriday, Amazon’s shopping app, stores, and through Alexa devices.

• Save up to 42% on select Alexa-enabled devices including Echo Show 5 Kids, Echo Buds, and Echo Frames.
• Select televisions from Samsung, Sony and LG, as well as tablets, computer monitors and laptops will get a discount of up to 30%.
• Instant Brands kitchen appliances will get a reduction of up to 40% and select Shark robot, cordless and upright vacuums will be reduced by up to 43%.
• Save 40% on Levi’s for the family and up to 30% on Adidas.
• There will be big savings on toys from LOL Surprise !, PAW Patrol, Bluey, Little Tikes, Fisher-Price, Barbie, Hot Wheels, and more.

Best buy

Best Buy’s Black Friday sale kicked off on November 19. You’ll find thousands of amazing deals on some of the year’s most popular tech products.

• Get a free $ 50 Best Buy e-gift card with the Oculus Quest 2 headset
• Save 30% on Ring Video Doorbell Wired and Get a Free Echo Dot
• Nintendo Switch Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Bundle: $ 299
• Apple iMac with Retina 4K display: $ 999 (save $ 500)
• Save $ 100 on the Dyson Cyclone V10 Animal Cordless Stick Vacuum.

JCPenney

JCPenney has had sales throughout November, but there are still more to come. Stores will be closed on Thanksgiving Day, with offers available online. Black Friday sales begin online and in-store from Friday (stores open at 5 a.m.) through Sunday.

• Bella essentials small appliances: $ 7.99 after rebate
• Save 40% on Disney clothes, toys and costumes
• Cuisinart and Cooks cookware: $ 59.99 – $ 69.99
• Save up to 75% on fine jewelry after enjoying an additional 40% off discounted prices
• Sweaters and vests for women and men between $ 9.99 and $ 14.99

Kohl’s

Kohl’s Black Friday sale begins in-store and online on Tuesday and continues through Black Friday. Stores will be closed on Thanksgiving Day, but you can buy online. All buyers earn $ 15 in Kohl’s Cash for every $ 50 spent.

• Amazon FireHD 8 tablet: $ 44.99 (save $ 45)
• Fitbit Versa 2 smartwatch: $ 119 and earn $ 30 from Kohl’s Cash
• All-New Amazon Echo Show 5: $ 44.99 (save $ 40)
• KitchenAid 5 Quart Artisan Series Blender with Fresh Prep Accessory Kit: $ 349.99 and earn $ 105 in Kohl’s Cash
• Save 50% on Tek Gear and Levi’s Performance Clothing for the Family

Macy’s

This year, you can officially start shopping for Macy’s Black Friday deals online, in stores, and on the app Tuesday through Saturday. Stores will be closed on Thanksgiving Day and will open at 6 a.m. on Black Friday.

• Sullivan 1400 Thread Count Sheet Set: $ 29.99
• Instant Pot Duo Plus 6-Qt. One Touch 9-in-1 Multicooker: $ 59.99 (50% off)
• Tag Ridgefield five-piece luggage set: $ 79.99 (usually $ 300)
• Get 60% off a selection of coats for the whole family
• Urban Decay Naked3 Eyeshadow Palette: $ 27 (50% off)

Target

Target’s Black Friday sales begin online and in stores Sunday through Saturday. While stores will be closed for Thanksgiving Day, most will open early at 7 a.m. local time on Black Friday.

• Element 65-inch 4K UHD Roku TV: $ 299 (save $ 350)
• Nintendo Switch Joy-Con Neon Blue / Red + Mario Kart 8 Deluxe + 3 Month Online Pack: $ 299
• KitchenAid Professional 5 Quart Stand Mixer: $ 219 (save $ 210)
• Get Free $ 300 Target Gift Card With Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3 5G Phone Activation
• Get up to 50% off select toys including LOL Surprise !, board games, art kits and 40% off select LEGO sets.

Walmart

Walmart’s Black Friday 2021 sale begins online at 7 p.m. Monday (3 p.m. for Walmart Plus members) and in-store at 5 a.m. on Black Friday.

• Apple Watch Series 3 GPS – 38mm – Sport Band: $ 109 (save $ 90)
• Get up to $ 750 in gift cards on select Apple and Samsung phone purchases
• MSI GF63 Thin i5 GTX 1650 MaxQ 8GB / 256GB Gaming Laptop: $ 499 (save $ 150)
• The Pioneer Woman Sweet Romance 30-Piece Non-Stick Cookware Set: $ 79.99
• PowerXL Air Fryer Home Pro 12 Quart Air Fryer: $ 69