When one door closes, another one opens (or, in the shopping world: when October Prime Day ends, Black Friday virtually begins).
Yes, it does — and we’re not even eating our Thanksgiving turkey yet. Unsurprisingly, the New York Post has been talking about Black Friday in our Slack chats for months. After all, we knew one of the much-anticipated shopping events of the year was going to begin *even earlier* than ever.
It’s the e-commerce equivalent of former host of “The Bachelor” saying, “This is the most dramatic season yet” every year. Black Friday continues to creep up earlier and earlier — and we compiled the best early deals to grab while they’re still hot.
“According to LTK’s 2023 LTK Holiday Shopper Study, saving money on holiday purchases is critical for shoppers, and they’re planning ahead to take advantage of major sales, especially Black Friday,” Ally Anderson, director of strategy and insights at LTK, a leading creator-led shopping platform, exclusively told the New York Post. “This year, 42% of the general population plans to save money with Black Friday and Cyber Monday sales, marking a 35% increase from last year.”
Whether you’re looking to shop for gifts early or simply feel like hopping on the best deals early, find all the hottest offers — all packaged for you right here in a neat, little bow.
Click below to jump to the hottest deals that are *live* right now:
Amazon | Avocado Green Mattress | Best Buy | The Home Depot | Kohl’s | Lowe’s | Macy’s | Madewell | Nordstrom | Samsung | Target | Ulta Beauty | Walmart | Wayfair
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Best Amazon Early Black Friday Deals
Amazon has launched its Holiday Deals landing page that has thousands of curated products and quick-hit deals leading up to Black Friday. The retailer is notorious for whipping out its infamous Lightning Deals, and you’ll love scrolling through the page and expanding your shopping cart.
Amazon’s shopping catalog is surely one of the largest, so we narrowed down the, ahem, *prime* early Black Friday deals to shop for now.
From the Amazon Fire HD 10 Tablet that’s one of the hottest gifts for the tech lover, complete with hours of entertaining activities and programs to the Holy Stone GPS Drone with 4K Camera, the all-in-one set that’s on a sweet deal, you’ll be gifting like a pro this year.
More, the Amazon Fire 55″ 4K UHD Smart TV is on an impressive deal (so much so that, among all smart TV deals we’ve seen, this model is one of the best). You’ll also want to pick up the viral COSRX Snail Mucin 96% Power Essence that everyone and their mother (probably grandmother) is obsessed with, as it’s far less than $25 right now.
Avocado Green Mattress
Avocado Green Mattress already has its official Black Friday promotion available, and it’s pretty great (especially if you’re in the market for a new mattress). Right now, save up to 20% off on its certified organic mattresses for a limited time.
Specifically, we recommend the brand’s top-rated Avocado Green Mattress, along with its Luxury Organic Mattress for supreme comfort. While you’re at it, pick up some additional bedding to complete your purchases (you won’t be sorry, as its cooling sheets are some of the best we reviewed).
Best Buy
Rest assured that Best Buy, as its name suggests, has the best buys ahead of Black Friday 2023. It recently kicked off its early Black Friday deals assortment on Oct. 30. What to shop for? Based on our intel, we recommend checking out with Chromebooks, vacuums and select smart home products. Select over-ear headphones are typically on great discounts as well.
Additionally, My Best Buy Plus and My Best Buy Total members have access to even more hot offers, free two-day shipping and more exclusive perks. Sign up here for $50 to have access for one year of benefits.
Of course, you have to pick up the HP 14″ Touch-Screen Chromebook that’s $250 off right now. Likewise, the JBL Xtreme 2 Portable Bluetooth Speaker is one of the best names in portable Bluetooth speakers and is on an *Xtreme*-ly good deal, too.
We’d be remiss not to mention the Dyson V15 Detect Cordless Vacuum, one of our favorites that’s on sale for $100 off. Oh, and the Bose 700 Noise-Cancelling Headphones are one of the most prized models for over-ear headphones, and its noise-cancelling abilities and is also $100 off at Best Buy right now.
Shop even more New York Post Shopping editor-loved-favorites from Best Buy’s sale here.
The Home Depot
Ahead of Black Friday, take up to 45% off select tools, plus two-day delivery. Not to mention, you’ll receive up to two free select power tools with select tool kit purchase. This promotion includes top brands like DEWALT, Milwaukee, RYOBI and more.
Our readers love DEWALT, and the 20V MAX Cordless Combo Kit is nearly $100 off. Milwaukee 18V Battery Pruning Saw makes a great gift idea for the home improvement-lover, too.
For an all-in-one home improvement gift, the RYOBI 18V Cordless 6-Tool Combo Kit has more than a $570 value. You’ll also like the sweet deal the Husky Mechanics Tool Set (290-Piece) is on, an all-in-one kit that’s good to have on hand.
Kohl’s
Kohl’s has unwrapped its Black Friday Early Access event, featuring an extra 15% off with code YOUGET15. Promotions are expected to change in the few weeks leading up to Black Friday itself, too.
Here, you’ll find an irresistible deal on the Ninja Woodfire Outdoor Grill & Smoker (one of our favorites), along with the Samsonite Ziplite 5 Hardside Spinner Luggage (a more-than-$100 deal).
Additionally, shop the New Balance Women’s 515 V3 Sneakers come in a variety of colors for just about $20 off, and the iRobot Roomba is another hot-button item to snag for more than $100 off.
Lowe’s
Lowe’s is currently hosting Black Friday Every Day — a promotion allowing you to shop early and save big. Specifically, you’ll find exceptional deals, like up to $800 off major appliances (including an extra $100 off laundry pairs $1,396 or more), bathroom deals, lighting and ceiling fans discounts, holiday decorations markdowns and more.
The Whirlpool 7 cu ft. Electric Dryer is top-rated and one of the best appliance deals we’ve seen (less than $500!) Oh, and if we If we had to reno our bathrooms, the Style Selections Dolton Bathroom Vanity is the stone-topped vanity we’d choose.
The Google Nest Smart Thermostat with WiFi is calling your name and on an excellent deal right now, along with the LG Craft Ice Smart WiFi Refrigerator that, impressively, is more than $1,000 off.
Macy’s
Macy’s is known for its one! day! deals! (you totally sang that commercial jingle with us), and now its early Black Friday promotion is proving how deals at this mega-retailer certainly aren’t one-day-only.
Ahead its Black Friday Early Access event on Nov. 10, the retailer has a list of must-have deal drops to add to your cart right now. we recommend the Calvin Klein Dress Shirt that has a handsome look for any occasion. The Naturalizer Jessie Riding Boots are also on a magnificent sale.
You can’t forego fragrance, either, and the Valentino 2-Piece Donna Parfum Gift Set is a duo that’s impossibly fab. Likewise, the Versace Women’s Sunglasses are stylish and more than $100 off now.
Madewell
Black Friday at Madewell has arrived. Now, enjoy 40% off your purchase for both women’s and men’s styles (and boy, do we have our favorites). Just be sure to use promo code LETSGO at checkout.
From its V-Neck Relaxed Cardigan to The Harlow Satin Wide-Leg Pant, we’re ready to restock our wardrobes for the chilly weather. More, we can’t recommend the Oversized Easy Long-Sleeve Plaid Shirt (a supreme unisex option) and The Zip-Top Medium Transport Tote enough.
Nordstrom
Nordstrom has its Black Friday deals assortment up for grabs now, and it hasn’t looked better. From now until Black Friday itself, you’ll find top deals off fan-loved brands like Barefoot Dreams, Cole Haan, Free People, UGG and more.
Shop the UGG Women’s Cozy Slipper for 30% off if you’re eyeing some cozy items, or pick up the Nordstrom Bliss Plush Throw Blanket for less than $25 (it’s one of our favorite throw blankets ever, BTW).
You’ll also love seeing the Barefoot Dreams Assorted 2-Pack CozyChic Crew Socks on sale (once you wear ’em, you’ll never go back) and the cherished Our Place Always Pan for less than $100 (our jaws dropped, too, because it’s one of the best products we reviewed).
Samsung
Samsung already has official Black Friday offerings live on its website — and we’re fully jazzed that we can shop its top-rated smart TVs and other hot-button tech at a discount. We have our eyes on the 85″ Class Samsung Neo QLED 4K Smart TV that’s a whopping $2,000 off right now, along with the Galaxy Watch6 that’s up to $280 off.
The GalaxyBuds2 Pro are also less than $200 right now (hooray!) and its Counter-Depth 4-Door Stainless Steel Refrigerator is an impressive $1,500 off ahead of Black Friday as well.
Target
We’re all looking for an excuse to shop at Target — and now, the incentive is there for you to swiftly add items to your cart online. Target is kicking off the biggest savings of the season with four weeks of deals leading up to Black Friday on tens of thousands of items and the return of its convenient Holiday Price Match Guarantee.
Beginning Oct. 29 and running through Thanksgiving weekend, new weekly deals will be available each Sunday through Saturday online and via the Target app. That said, shoppers can enjoy many offers up to 50% off.
The Shark Professional Steam Pocket Mop is now less than $100 and revolutionizes the cleaning game (trust us, we’ve tried it). The Beats Solo 3 Wireless On-Ear Headphones are also on sale and come in a nice color selection to best suit your style.
As far as coffee makers go, you can’t skip the Nespresso Vertuo Pop+ Coffee Maker and Espresso Machine that’s nearly 25% off. If you’re looking to splurge (and upgrade your tech), we recommend shopping for the Philips 55″ 4K QLED Roku Smart TV that’s now less than $300.
Shop even more New York Post Shopping editor-loved-favorites from Target’s sale here.
Ulta Beauty
Black Friday is here at Ulta Beauty, where online shoppers can save up to 40% off tools, brushes, styling products, curly hair products and more. This early Black Friday promotion ends on Nov. 11 but don’t worry — the retailer has more categories and products on sale leading up to Black Friday.
You’ll want to pick up the popular Revlon One-Step Volumizer PLUS 2.0 Blow Dry Brush while it’s less than $50, along with the Bumble and bumble Thickening Full Form Soft Mousse for less than $25 (oh, and it’s one of the best we reviewed).
Additionally, stock up your Ulta Beauty cart with the It’s A 10 Miracle Shampoo Plus Keratin that’s only $15 right now and makes your hair *super* soft. Don’t forget one of our favorite products for curly hair to date: the Briogeo Curl Charisma Rice Amino + Avocado Leave-In Defining Creme that is less than $15 right now.
Walmart
You know the saying — save money, live better. Now, the retailer has thousands of flash deals available during its official Black Friday Deals assortment that went live on Nov. 8. However, you can still add items to your cart to be one of the first shoppers to snag the discounts.
One of our favorite lead-up deals is the beautiful Carote 17-Piece Nonstick Cookware Set that’s a best-seller and only $70. The SAMSUNG 85″ The Frame Smart TV is nearly $1,000 off, too, and available in other sizes to choose from.
Another big-ticket item we love is the Travelhouse 3-Piece Hardside Luggage Set that’s $180 off to make your wallet happy. The Shark ION WiFi-Connected Robot Vacuum is also on a pretty phenomenal deal that’ll help you save time cleaning.
Shop even more New York Post Shopping editor-loved-favorites from Walmart’s sale here.
Wayfair
Though October’s Way Day event has passed, Wayfair is still all about the early Black Friday deals. With its Black Friday Early Access event, you’ll find hot items for up to 70% off — including mattresses — leading up to Black Friday.
Pro tip: shop for outdoor patio furniture, living room furniture and home decor finds (As mentioned, this isn’t our first rodeo covering all things Wayfair and Black Friday).
The Inbox Zero Lasherrie Standing Desk is a quality standing desk to pick up on sale (and, comes with a drawer!) The on-sale Isakson Coffee Table is the marriage of contemporary and modern for a must-have living room look — and a furniture piece we’re eyeing.
Sleeper sofas are all the rage, and the Novogratz Brittany Sleeper Sofa is on a pretty *spectacular* deal in any of its lovely colors. The Sand & Stable Georgetown Chandelier is one of our favorites and is ideal for your kitchen island as well.
When is Black Friday 2023?
This year, Black Friday will take place on Nov. 24, with Cyber Monday following suit on Nov. 27. However, the New York Post anticipates plenty of brands and retailers to host promotions starting as early as Nov. 22 (“Cyber Week), with some already live — as listed in our list below.
Is it better to shop on Black Friday or Cyber Monday?
The golden question, right? While online shopping has taken over not just the post-Thanksgiving times (but has ignited year-round activity), this ask is common among consumers whose primary interest is adding the right deal to their carts — at the right time.
“Traditionally, Black Friday was for brick-and-mortar stores and Cyber Monday was for e-commerce,” Christian Piller, co-founder and chief commercial officer of Pollen Returns, a retail returns pickup technology platform, told The Post. “More recently, some retailers have not opened their stores on Black Friday, so employees could spend more time with their families but offered similar deals through their websites. Now, I don’t think there’s much of a difference in-terms of deals to be had given that the majority of shopping is done online.”
What are the best deals to shop for during Black Friday 2023?
While it’s not Nov. 24 quite yet, a fair deal of early deals are better than we’ve ever seen (and this isn’t our first rodeo reporting on Black Friday). Ahead, our retail experts dish out what to look out for.
“We’ve seen year-on-year increases in the number of people intending to buy a drone (+14%), a smart security product like a Ring camera (+12%), as well as both smart TVs (+10%) and flatscreen TVs (+10%),” Chris Beer, data journalist at consumer insights platform GWI, tipped off to The Post.
Consumer tech is a category The Post recommends following ahead of Black Friday, too, as deals are historically greater around this time compared to July and October Amazon Prime events.
Moreover, Anderson forecasts the “cult classics” will take the throne this holiday season. “Of the top products for holiday right now, we’re seeing a significant amount of products that have become fan favorites across categories, like the Stanley Tumbler ($20 to $60), UGG Slippers ($110) or the lululemon Everywhere Belt Bag ($38),” she notes. “We think these items will continue to be winners through the holiday season.”
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