John Lewis Black Friday 2016 deals – bargains you should look out for
BLACK Friday is back with a vengeance and the high street is gearing up for its busiest one yet.
Black Friday has officially kicked off – follow all the latest live updates here and to find out exactly what John Lewis has on sale, read HERE.
Last year, the department store boasted a 15.5 per cent increase in internet sales during Black Friday and raked up to £187.7 million in one week.
The retailer is remaining tight lipped about Black Friday bargains until November 25, however eager shoppers
Here is our guide to any other information you might need for Friday November 25.
The retailers to watch out for this Black Friday
Black Friday has hit! Here's where you should be doing your shopping:
1. Amazon
Black Friday started 12 days ago for Amazon with big reductions on a huge range of reduced products and more offers added as frequently as every five minutes.
2. Argos
Argos is one of the biggest retailers to take part in Black Friday with deals on TVs, games consoles, laptops, cameras and toys.
3. Tesco
Tesco have slashed priced on tech with incredible deals on TVs, consoles and toys.
4. John Lewis
With discounts across all departments John Lewis have plenty of opportunities for savings, especially in the kitchen with a KitchenAid mixer down to just £299.99 from £449.95.
5. Boots
Boots are offering big discounts on grooming products and a selection of their popular perfumes.
6. Sainsbury's
Sainsbury's kept a low profile in the run up to Black Friday but have now released deals on home appliances and electricals.
7. GAME
GAME has huge deals available on their PS4 and X-box bundles, ideal for Chirstmas gifts.
8. M&S
This weekend M&S have launched a "gifting" event as an alternative to Black Friday. There are great deals on Christmas decorations, cosmetics and lingerie.
9. House of Fraser
The House of Fraser sale is packed full of Christmas present prospects with toys, watches and jewellery and kitchen appliances all in the sale.
10. Debenhams
Department store Debenhams has also dramatically dropped prices for the event, kitchen appliances, perfumes and furniture have all faced the price chop.
11. Halfords
Get on your bike at Halfords with great deals on car and bike accessories as well as offers on adult and kid's bicycles.
12. Currys
Currys is a one stop shop for electrical items this Black Friday with reductions on TVs, laptops and speakers.
13. ASOS
This Black Friday ASOS is offering 20 per cent off everything on its site.
14. Very.co.uk
Very.co.uk have cut the price of some fun gifts including a jukebox now at £69.99 from £149, as well as great deals on clothes and accessories from their V by Very range.
15. Smyth's
Head to Smyth's for some cracking deals on children's games and toys.
16. B&Q
Dropping prices of DIY products and tools B&Q are embracing Black Friday this year, lawnmowers and leaf blowers have big reductions and there are kid's toys featured in the sale too.
17. Toys R Us
Toys R Us have cut prices across the store with toys, games and baby products all reduced in the sale.
18. Mothercare
Highchairs and prams are heavily reduced in the Mothercare sale, as well as toys and children's clothes.
19. Morrisons
Morrisons is the ideal place to get hold of some bargain booze with a 3L bottle of Jack Daniels costing just £50, they are also stocking a whole Serrano ham leg for the discounted price of £28.
What advice do the experts offer?
Gary Caffell, Deals Editor, told The Sun Online: "Research is key. If you make a list of what you are after in advance and work out the usual going rate for each product, you’ll be able to see through the marketing waffle and you’ll know if it's a good deal or not.
"More often every year, we see people doing their Black Friday shopping online, so it’s easy to compare prices at the click of a button – and from the comfort of your own home. "
author of , said: "If you are after something particular - for example, a digital radio - check the prices leading up to Black Friday to make sure the discounts are appealing enough to part with your cash.
"Keep hold of your receipts! So many people impulse buy on Black Friday and regret it later. If you keep hold of your receipts you can return your purchases for a full refund."
What do the experts predict will feature in the John Lewis sale?
After looking at last year's deals, Gary says: "John Lewis was another stronger performer from last year offering cheap Kindles, TVs and electronics – some of which were selling out early in the morning.
"This year, we expect more cracking discounts with some bigger savings on single products that will likely sell out very quickly.
"It also honours its Price Promise guarantee of being “never knowingly undersold”, which means if you see the same item cheaper at another high street store, it’ll match it."
Holly predicts that the department store will be offering strong discounts on Apple products and designer handbags, although she reckons the discounts will be low, with around £100 knocked off the prices of the high-end products.
What was on sale last year?
Last year, John Lewis dramatically reduced the price of the LG 55in HD Television dropping the price to £1,399 with a saving of £600.
Some other good deals were:
- John Lewis' own 55" smart TV was knocked down in price to £749 from £899
- The gold Samsung Galaxy Tab S2 was offered at the discount price of £299
- The Dyson DC44 cordless vacuum cleaner was priced at just £179.95, a reduction of £130
- The white Kenwood KMM710 Premium Food Mixer was just under half price at £209.95
How to be ready for the best deals?
Do your research: Always read the reviews of products you like the look of online so you are poised and ready to purchase.
If you are in the market for a good laptop, read reviews of all of John Lewis' laptops and, with your budget in mind, decide which ones you would like to target on the big day.
Bookmark on John Lewis' site you can create a wish list, you can even create a number of differently named lists so the items you're looking out for on Black Friday won't have to mix with the stocking fillers you're planning on picking up!
Check opening times the normal opening hours for John Lewis stores on a Friday are 9am to 8pm but be sure to verify this with .
Follow John Lewis on and and sign up to its deals newsletter to get the latest on any offers.
Watch out for additional voucher codes which often pop up for John Lewis, you can download the app on the Apple App Store to see what they have.
Alternatively often has deals which are worth checking out.
Anything else?
, which is yet to be updated for this year, keep an eye on it to track all their offers and progress.
Become a Partnership card holder, if you plan on spending a lot this card will allow you to collect points as you go meaning you can maximise on your money.
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