Black Friday is just around the corner and it’s the biggest shopping day in America. Taking place after the US Thanksgiving holiday, this is the ultimate bargain hunter’s holiday. Thousands of stores across the country throw their doors open early, enticing shoppers in with massive one-off deals and heavy discounts. We’d personally rather avoid the massive crowds and shop from our couch while drinking a cup of tea – which is why we’ve brought you this: the ultimate guide to shopping Black Friday online.
THE ICONIC
20% off Birkenstock, Quay Australia, adidas, Nike, Under Armour & more
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Score 20% off selected summer and sports styles at THE ICONIC. Discount applied at checkout. While stocks last. T&Cs apply.
Swarovski
Up to 50% off sale
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Enjoy up to 50% off watches, accessories, jewellery, decorations and more from Swarovski. T&Cs apply.
Catch
Up to 49% off Tommy Hilfiger, Calvin Klein & Polo Ralph Lauren
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Score up to 49% off men's designer tees, polos and shirts at Catch. While stocks last. T&Cs apply.
Forever New
Up to 50% off sale styles
Enjoy up to 50% off sale styles including dresses, tops and coats at Forever New. While stocks last. T&Cs apply.
Showpo
Up to 50% off 2,000's of styles
Take up to 50% off sale dress, tops, swimwear and more at Showpo. New styles have been added to sale. T&Cs apply.
HelloFresh
30% off your first box
Enjoy 30% off your first box at HelloFresh with the code. T&Cs apply.
Skydive Australia
Up to $110 off skydiving
Valid on select 2019 dates. Locations include Byron Bay, Hunter Valley, Sydney, Cairns, Melbourne and more. T&Cs apply.
G Adventures
Up to 25% off tours worldwide
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Valid for travel on select dates. Destinations include USA, Europe, New Zealand. Australia, Africa, Middle East and more. T&Cs apply.
HelloFresh
20% off your first two boxes
Use the code to save 20% off your first two boxes at HelloFresh. T&Cs apply.
HelloFresh
$20 off your first four boxes
Use the code to save $20 off your first four boxes at HelloFresh. T&Cs apply.
HelloFresh
$35 off your first box
Simply use the code to enjoy $35 off your first box at HelloFresh. T&Cs apply.
HelloFresh
$25 off your first two boxes
Use the code to save $25 off your first two boxes at HelloFresh. T&Cs apply.
Rodd & Gunn
Up to 30% off sale
Enjoy up to 30% off sale at Rodd & Gunn. T&Cs Apply
Rodd & Gunn
Free shipping on orders over $200
Exclusions, T&Cs Apply
Merchant 1948
Extra 50% off all sale items
Enjoy an extra 50% off sale shoes and accessories. T&Cs apply.
Quay Australia
10% off orders over $75
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Use the code to save 10% off when you spend over $75 on sunglasses at Quay Australia. T&Cs apply.
RedBalloon AU
Up to 50% off experiences + extra 10% off with code
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Valid on all dates, including over Christmas on activities like skydiving, quad biking, bridge climbing, canyoning, hot air ballooning, helicopter scenic flights, abseiling, scuba diving, cruises, ghost tours and more. T&Cs apply.
TeachMeBassGuitar
$20 off Roy Vogt’s Teach Me Bass Guitar course
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Use the code to save $20 off Roy Vogt’s “Teach Me Bass Guitar” course in digital/download version. T&Cs apply.
Simply Wholesale
15% off all products
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Save 15% on electronics, home decors, fashion, furnitures and much more at Simply Wholesale.
Hotel Chocolat
Extra-Thick Easter Egg at £27.00
Exclusions, T&Cs Apply
Sephora
Up to 50% off sale
Get up to 50% off makeup, skincare and more at Sephora. Conditions apply.
Dorothy Perkins
25% off everything
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Enjoy 25% off clothing, shoes, accessories and more at Dorothy Perkins. T&Cs apply.
THE ICONIC
20% off Birkenstock, Quay Australia, adidas, Nike, Under Armour & more
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Score 20% off selected summer and sports styles at THE ICONIC. Discount applied at checkout. While stocks last. T&Cs apply.
ASOS
Up to 60% off fashion, footwear, accessories and more
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Includes Adidas, NIke, Parisian, Y.A.S., Puma, ASOS design, and more at ASOS. Exclusions, T&Cs apply.
Missguided
40% off new styles
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Enjoy 40% off new styles using the code. Exclusions, T&Cs apply.
Clearly
Up to 70% off glasses and sunnies + 2nd pair free
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Use the code to save 70% off the first frame and get the 2nd item for FREE. Exclusions, T&Cs apply.
Catch
Up to 49% off Tommy Hilfiger, Calvin Klein & Polo Ralph Lauren
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Score up to 49% off men's designer tees, polos and shirts at Catch. While stocks last. T&Cs apply.
Catch
Extra 20% off new Morrissey 1200TC sheet sets + pillowcases
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Take an extra 20% off new luxury sheets and pillowcases from Morrissey at Catch. While stocks last. T&Cs apply.
Maurie & Eve
Win $1,000 Maurie + Eve giveaway for you and your bestie
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Enjoy Maurie + Eve $1,000 giveaway for you and your bestie. Simply spend over $250 site-wide and you're in the draw to win. Shop now! Excludes sale items. T&Cs apply.
Charles & Keith
FREE standard delivery on all orders
Enjoy FREE standard delivery on the new Cylindrical heel pumps, sneakers and more at Charles & Keith. T&Cs apply.
Swarovski
Up to 50% off sale
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Enjoy up to 50% off watches, accessories, jewellery, decorations and more from Swarovski. T&Cs apply.
Crossroads
30-50% off selected styles
Enjoy 30-50% off dresses, tops, pants and more at Crossroads. Prices as marked. T&Cs apply.
Dorothy Perkins
Up to 50% off: Mid-Season Sale
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Save up to 50% on clothing, shoes, accessories from Izabel London, Paper Dolls, Southbeach, Vero Moda and more at Dorothy Perkins. T&Cs apply.
Be Me
All BeMe styles for just $40
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Enjoy a wide range of plus size clothing at Be Me for just $40. Excludes accessories, Ezibuy, Rebel Wilson X Angels and Sister brand styles. T&Cs apply.
Dissh
Further 20% off sale
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These spring-ready styles are here, get in quick with an extra 20% off sale dresses, skirts, playsuits and more at Dissh. T&Cs apply.
Adairs
Up to 40% off: Spring Sale
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Save up to 40% on beddings, homewares, furniture from Downtime, Home Republic, Mercer + Reid and more at adairs. Exclusions, T&Cs apply.
Princess Polly
Up to 70% off sale winter styles
Valid for a limited time only. Exclusions, T&Cs apply.
Princess Polly
30-50% off 100's of styles
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It's time to grab a bargain with 30-50% off styles from Billini, Levi's, Minkpink, Vans and more at Princess Polly. T&Cs apply.
bellabox
15% off site-wide
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Save 15% on your favourite beauty products and limited edition boxes during the Bellabox's 8th Birthday Sale. No Exclusions. T&Cs apply.
Namecheap
$250 off .INC domains for business owners
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Show the world you mean business with an .INC domain for $250 off now at Namecheap. T&Cs apply.
Boohoo
40% off everything
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Score 40% off new dresses, tops, shoes and more at boohoo. Excludes selected lines. T&Cs apply.
WorldRemit
Zero fees on your first THREE money transfers
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Send money with WorldRemit using the code '3FREE' and pay no fees on your first three money transfers
Forever New
15% off full priced items
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Get 15% off full priced items from Forever New. T&Cs apply.
Because the amazing deals are available here too. Every year, more and more Kiwi stores are joining in on the Black Friday fun and launching some of their best sales of the year – just in time for Christmas.
This is where it gets a little tricky due to international time zones. New Zealand stores will likely start their sales at the beginning of the day on Friday. If you’re looking to purchase from an international retailer, you might have to wait until store opening hours start in the store’s home country.
We’ve got deals that have started already (see above), with dozens more going live on Thursday, on Friday and on Saturday, too (which will be Friday in the United States).
Black Friday sales will typically end when retail shopping hours end on the Friday. However, plenty of stores extend their sales across the weekend. Even more stores extend their sales online. If you’re worried you’ve missed out on something, it’s always good to double check which stores are extending their sales.
Cyber Monday is the online version of Black Friday, with many retailers offering new or continued bargains online. Last year, shoppers spent a record $2.28bn, and this amount is expected to rise this year.
While many explanations link the name to the fact that retailers operate at a loss or “in the red” from January to November and Black Friday is the day their profits turn around (in the “black”), the name actually dates farther back than that. It began in Philadelphia, when it was used to describe the disruptive swarms of people hitting the streets in search of a bargain.
These are deals or products that are only available at certain times, such as when the doors open first thing in the morning. However, according to Mark LoCastro of DealNews, the majority of doorbuster deals will be available online at a similar (or even cheaper!) price. So while New Zealanders won’t be able to physically walk into the store, you might be able to take advantage of these online.
