Predicting Black Friday Ads 2008

Product Watch List for Day After Thanksgiving Sales

Nov 20, 2008 Lena Gott

Wonder what deals the 2008 Black Friday ads will contain? Below is a list of the types of products that might appear. November 28, 2008 is the day after Thanksgiving.

Part of the fun and excitement surrounding the day after Thanksgiving is waiting to see what products will appear in Black Friday ads and where those products can be purchased.

Black Friday 2008: Popular Products for Day After Thanksgiving Sales

What will retailers be discounting in 2008 Black Friday ads? Here are some product categories and popular brands that might be on sale this year:

Clothing & Accessories – socks, scarves, jackets, blue jeans, handbags, jewelry
Communication – Bluetooth headsets, cell phones
Computers & Electronics – laptops, desktops, monitors, camcorders, digital cameras, digital picture frames, blu-ray players
Fitness equipment – treadmills, ellipticals, weight benches
GPS navigation systems - Garmin Nuvi, Magellan, TomTom
Hannah Montana items – calendars, shirts, hair accessories, etc.
HDTVs – Sharp, Sylvania, Panasonic, Sony, Toshiba
House & Home – bedding, towels, flatware, vacuum cleaners, cookware, dishwashers, refrigerators, microwaves, toasters, mixers, washers and dryers
Music & Entertainment - MP3 players, DVDs
Tools & Equipment – circular saws, tool chests, tool sets, hedge trimmers, chainsaws, air compressors
Toys – Barbie, Bratz, Disney princess items, Dora, Fisher Price, Imaginarium, Leap Frog, Lego, Little Tikes, Mega Bloks, Power Wheels
Vehicles & Travel– tires, luggage
Video games – Microsoft Xbox 360, Nintendo DS or Wii, PlayStation 3

When and Where to Find Black Friday Ads

The most authoritative sources of Black Friday ads are the actual printed ads mailed out the week of Black Friday or published on the retailer’s own website. Early ads may also be posted on external Black Friday buzz sites, either intentionally or unbeknownst to retailers.

When Do Day after Thanksgiving Sales Start?

Black Friday technically begins at 12:00 a.m. on November 28, 2008. It is unclear this far in advance of Black Friday exactly what time online sales will start, but it’s possible they will start after the stroke of midnight. If past years are any indication of this year’s store hours, many brick-and-mortar stores will open around 5 a.m. on November 28th.

Get Good Deals: Plan for Black Friday on Thanksgiving Day or Earlier

Those serious about getting the best deals on Black Friday 2008 may want to devote some time on Thanksgiving Day to sorting through Black Friday ads and choosing which stores to visit in person or online. It may also be a good idea to recruit a friend or family member to divide and conquer different sales in order to take advantage of several Black Friday deals.

Black Friday sales offer shoppers a chance to really save on year-end purchases and holiday gifts. Companies like Target, Walmart, JC Penney, TJMaxx, and Old Navy are expected to hold Black Friday sales in 2008. See a longer list of stores that are expected to hold day after Thanksgiving sales in the article Black Friday Holiday Deals and Sales.

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