The countdown for Black Friday has begun and despite one of the biggest sales of the year not arriving until at least another couple of months, many retailers are getting prepared in advance.
This year's Black Friday will begin on Friday, November 25 but many outlets will be hosting sales ahead of the official date.
Black Friday is a major fixture in the shopping calendar and allows shoppers to take advantage of the month-long influx of deals and discounts before Christmas.
Originally an annual shopping event in the US, the date has made its way over to the UK and across the world, which sees tens of thousands of brands and retailers taking part.
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