Every November, shoppers around the world gird their loins for the biggest retail event of the year.
The sales on Black Friday mark the time of year when almost all of your favourite brands slash their prices at once, with everything from homewares and tech to furniture and fashion available at a discounted rate.
For those brave enough to venture into the shops, prepare for major crowds and long queues. As for people preparing to delve into their wallets from the comfort of their laptop screens, it’s a case of having hawk eyes on your favourite websites to ensure you don’t miss a deal.
Or, you can stay right here where we’ll be updating you with the best deals throughout the day from retailers including Amazon, John Lewis, Apple and Argos.
Follow all the latest news on deals and bargains with our live blog below.
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Topshop, Oliver Bonas and Urban Outfitters slash prices across their websites for Black Friday
There are some amazing deals for those wanting to spend their savings on fashion this Black Friday.
Pick up a multisport running watch for £149.99
Is there a sporty member of your family that you have yet to buy a Christmas present for?
Amazon has a brilliant deal on the Garmin Forerunner 735XT GPS Multisport and Running Watch, available in black or grey. This clever smart watch tracks your heart rate and is compatible with all sorts of workouts, from running to swimming.
The watch also receives smart notifications from your phone, like emails, texts and social media alerts, so you can stay in touch with the world while you exercise.
As for the price, it was £299.99, now it’s just £149.99. Click here to view the deal.
How to get the best deals on Apple products this Black Friday
While Apple may not get involved in Black Friday itself (the company is notorious for shunning the entire concept), you can pick up a range of Apple products at other retailers offering major discounts.
Here are some of our top picks of the best Apple deals this Black Friday.
- Apple MacBook Pro (13-inch Retina, 2.3GHz Dual-Core Intel Core i5, 8GB RAM, 128GB SSD) – Space Grey – was £1,249, now £989, Amazon
- Apple 10.2″ iPad (2019) – 32 GB, Space Grey – was £349, now £299, Currys PC World
- Apple 10.2″ iPad (2019) – 32 GB, Space Grey – was £349, now £299, Currys PC World
Save £100 on a Nespresso machine
Head to Argos to pick up the Krups Nespresso VertuoPlus Pod Coffee Machine for just £79.99 as opposed to £179.99.
Charlotte Tilbury offering 30 per cent off on 50 of its products
Cult beauty and skincare brand Charlotte Tilbury is offering 30 per cent off lots of its products this Black Friday.
You can snap up the brand’s Perfect Pout Kit for just £42, down from £60, which includes a lipstick of your choice, a lip liner and a lip gloss.
Click here for the deal.
Apple AirPods available for £129 (down from £159)
And so it begins…Good morning savvy Black Friday shoppers. Start your spending by cashing in on this excellent deal for Apple AirPods, which are now available for just £129.
Click here for our roundup of the best deals on Apple products.
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