What is Black Friday, sales, what discounts? What does Black Friday in Russia mean

What is Black Friday: A Brief History

Black Friday has American roots. It was the Americans who showed us what are staggering discounts, sometimes reaching 90%. On the last November Friday, after Thanksgiving, the Americans are organizing a holiday shopping, sweeping away everything from the counters. This event takes place from 23 to 29 November.

What does Black Friday mean? One of the versions says that the name was given by the sellers, who noted in the accounting reports profit in red colors, and losses - in black, and on that day the losses exceeded the profit. In fact, there are no losses, sellers take their not the amount, but the quantity. In addition, this is a great opportunity to clear the shelves of stale goods and off-season products, as well as attract new customers.

What is Black Friday in Russia?

A large-scale sale recently appeared in theRussia, but with national changes. We have discounts almost never reach 90%, the maximum that you can find is 80%. On Friday sale large trading networks, such as Auchan, and also online shops participate.

What can I buy at Black Friday?

You can buy at a discount a wide rangegoods, ranging from food and cosmetics, finishing with electronics and furniture. The greatest discounts are offered for summer things, obsolete household appliances and electronics. In order not to succumb to the general madness of shoppogolism, determine in advance the goods that you want to buy at great discounts. However, if in a turmoil you still bought something completely unnecessary, you will be able to hand over the goods that have not arrived to you within 14 days, but only if under the law this group of goods is subject to exchange and refund.

Which stores are participating in Black Friday, see here.