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Black Friday: Six things consumers should watch out for

As retailers prepare for a bounce in business around the Black Friday weekend this year, consumers should tread carefully as they get bombarded with offers and ads encouraging them to part with their cash.

Business • 23 Nov 18

UK retail sales slump 1.5% in December from November

UK retail sales slide in December, capping tough year

UK shop sales slid by much more than expected in December, capping off the weakest year for retail since 2013 as consumers squeezed by the Brexit hit to prices continued to keep a tight grip on spending.

Business • 19 Jan 18

Many department and big-box stores have said they will compete fiercely on price this quarter while keeping inventory lean

US customers doing most Black Friday business online

Turnout at US retailers has been relatively subdued on Black Friday, with many shoppers flocking to stores to eye items in person and enjoy the festive atmosphere while waiting to do their actual bargain hunting online.

Business • 24 Nov 17

Amazon employs 1,600 people at its distribution hub in Piacenza

Amazon workers in Italy, Germany to strike

Workers at Amazon's main distribution hub in Italy are planning their first ever strike for Friday, trade unions said.

Business • 23 Nov 17

Counterfeit items seized by Revenue at postal depots

Revenue warns online shoppers of potential tax bills

Revenue is warning shoppers that they may find themselves liable to pay significant tax and duty bills for products bought online.

Business • 22 Nov 17

Sales are predicted to be 68% higher today when compared to a normal Friday

Irish retailers eye Black Friday sales of €100m

Retailers around the country today took part in the one-day sales event known as Black Friday.

Business • 25 Nov 16

Irish-based retailers have jumped on the Black Friday bandwagon and it is now very much an established ritual here

Black Friday sales set to top €100m this year

The pre-Christmas sales phenomenon of Black Friday, which originated in the US, has been slowly sneaking its way into the festive retail calendar here in recent times, with associated sales in Ireland set to top €100m this year.

Business • 22 Nov 16

Black Friday

Irish shoppers poised to splurge €100m on Black Friday

Business Highlights • 25 Nov 16

Dixons Carphone said group sales at stores open over a year rose by 5%

Dixons Carphone beats first-half profit forecasts

Electricals and mobile phone retailer Dixons Carphone beat forecasts with a 23% rise in first half profit, helped by a strong performance in its UK market where it outperformed rivals.

Business • 16 Dec 15

Early morning shoppers in the UK were seen loading up their trollies with high-value items including TVs

Irish consumers to spend €100m on Black Friday

Irish consumers were expected to spend over €100 million online and in store today on so-called Black Friday bargains.

Business • 27 Nov 15

Research shows only 14% of Irish SMEs plan to conduct any online special offers and promotions for Black Friday

Only 35% of Irish SMEs can process sales online

Irish shoppers are expected to spend over €100m tomorrow on Black Friday - that equates to €4m an hour.

Business • 26 Nov 15

John Lewis sales up nearly 5% in the five weeks to December 27

John Lewis may rein in Black Friday push next year

British department store chain John Lewis enjoyed the most lucrative week in its 150-year-history thanks to "Black Friday" business.

Business • 05 Jan 15

Police were on hand outside a Tesco store in Cardiff

Police criticise 'Black Friday' chaos in Britain

One of Britain's most senior police officers has hit out at stores after "Black Friday" promotions sparked chaos and violence around the country.

News • 28 Nov 14

More UK more retailers than ever have embraced US-style 'Black Friday' promotions

UK retailers embrace 'Black Friday' discounts

UK streets, shopping centres and online sites were awash with discounts today as more retailers than ever embraced US-style "Black Friday" promotions.

Business • 28 Nov 14

Up to 140 million shoppers are expected to hit US stores during the Thanksgiving weekend

More US retailers to open on Thanksgiving

Macy's and a slew of other US retailers are opening on Thanksgiving for the first time ever in an effort to win a bigger slice of overall holiday sales.

Business • 28 Nov 13

Crowds gather outside Macy's in New York ahead of the midnight opening to start the stores' 'Black Friday' shopping weekend

Early Black Friday start sparks US shopping frenzy

The US shopping frenzy known as 'Black Friday' began earlier than usual this year, with retailers such as Target Corp and Toys R Us opening last night.

News • 23 Nov 12

Black Friday started early this year in US

Early birds grab bigger slice of US retail pie

An early start to the US holiday shopping season boosted US retailers as customers came with their families and loaded up carts last night.

Business • 23 Nov 12

Black Friday

Black Friday: Six things consumers should watch out for

UK retail sales slide in December, capping tough year

US customers doing most Black Friday business online

Amazon workers in Italy, Germany to strike

Revenue warns online shoppers of potential tax bills

Irish retailers eye Black Friday sales of €100m

Black Friday sales set to top €100m this year

Black Friday

Dixons Carphone beats first-half profit forecasts

Irish consumers to spend €100m on Black Friday

Only 35% of Irish SMEs can process sales online

John Lewis may rein in Black Friday push next year

Police criticise 'Black Friday' chaos in Britain

UK retailers embrace 'Black Friday' discounts

More US retailers to open on Thanksgiving

Early Black Friday start sparks US shopping frenzy

Early birds grab bigger slice of US retail pie

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