Fashion

Shop These Sites On Black Friday

by Marc Cuenco

The year's biggest shopping day is upon us, but while hundreds of shops nationwide are offering unbeatable prices this holiday season, it's good to know what stores have Black Friday sales online, too. While some would argue that nothing compares to the thrill of experiencing a midnight or early bird sale on the day after Thanksgiving, there are those who would rather get extra holiday deals on the Internet. Of course, Cyber Monday was invented for that purpose, but why wait when online stores offer Black Friday sales?

Shopping online, an increasingly popular alternative to retail store shopping, is the best option for anyone who wants to check off all those gift lists without ever having to leave home. You're trading comfort for the stress of trying to find parking, waiting in long lines, or worse, seriously endangering yourself in a Black Friday stampede. And the best part of finding Black Friday deals online is that you get to enjoy some of that leftover Thanksgiving dinner and drinking wine while browsing for sales. Even better than that? Some of these sites now offer free shipping, hassle-free returns, and online-only specials.

Although I've opted out of driving to the mall after Thanksgiving dinner this year, I'm definitely going to check out the dozens of online deals offered by some of my favorite stores. Here are seven popular sites that I'll be visiting on Black Friday:

1. Target

One of the most popular Black Friday shopping destinations, Target's doorbuster deals includes low prices on TVs, tablets, and BOGO for half off on all toys.

2. Walmart

Online shopping just got easier with Walmart's hoiday gift guide that is categorized for every person in your life, whether they're a fashionista, a techie, or a domestic goddess.

3. Nordstrom

Can't wait to start clicking away for online sales on Black Friday? Nordstrom's online shop opens on Thanksgiving day, and it includes Free Shipping and Free Returns. Score!

4. Ulta

Get some of Ulta's Beauty Busters a day early when the online store goes live on Thanksgiving. Ulta also offers Free Shipping on orders over $35.

5. Forever 21

You know the lines will get crazy at Forever 21 stores nationwide, so it's best to try snagging their $3 deals at forever21.com instead.

6. ASOS

Shop up to 70% off ASOS retail prices when the hip online store starts offering their Black Friday deals.

7. Best Buy

Gadgets galore await shoppers when Best Buy opens its doors at 5 p.m. on Thanksgiving, but the company's website will be offering the same Black Friday doorbusters all day long.

Happy shopping and may the sales force be with you!

Image: Thomas Lefebvre/Unsplash; Giphy