If you’re reading this, it’s already too late – Best Buy’s best buys started last night… But don’t fret – there are still plenty of Black Friday deals worthy of leaving the house (including Best Buy, which re-opens at 8 a.m.)
But first – where did all the midnight shopping madness come from?
The term Black Friday, coined in the 1960s, first represented the history of pedestrian chaos on the Friday after Thanksgiving. In the late 1980s, retailers worked to change the negative connotation to reflect businesses going from operating “in the red” (at a loss), to “in the black” (generating profit) as a direct result of shoppers spending so much on discounted items the Friday after Thanksgiving.
Since then, the day has evolved into one of the most profitable days for retailers and marks the beginning of the holiday shopping season for many. 12% more Americans are expected to shop this year, with an average spend per adult of $397.50 (roughly $87 billion nationally, which is $3 billion less than 2018).
In case you’re planning on being within the additional 12%, we’ve compiled your local businesses’ shopping deals checklist (along with a few resources to your national chain deals) so you can support our economy while saving a buck. Plus, we have the scoop on a few Small Business Saturday (and Museum Store Sunday) sales for you too.
Echoview Fiber Mill, 76 Jupiter Rd., Weaverville
Deal: 30% off Fri.-Mon. Plus, on Giving Tuesday, Echoview will give away one pair of socks for every pair sold.
Franny’s Farmacy, 211 Merrimon Ave., Unit 111
Deal: Up to 30% off all weekend, plus a free hemp beer (also at the Hendersonville location)
Area museums
- The North Carolina Arboretum, 100 Frederick Law Olmsted Way
- Asheville Art Museum, 2 S. Pack Sq.
- Asheville Museum of Science, 43 Patton Ave.
- Black Mountain College Museum + Arts Center, 120 College St.
- Moogseum, 56 Broadway
- WNC Nature Center, 75 Gashes Creek Rd.
- Vance Birthplace, 911 Reems Creek Rd., Weaverville
- Deal: In honor of Museum Store Sunday (Dec. 1), all spots will offer a passport program encouraging visits and purchases at the gift shops. Complete the passport, and you’ll be entered to win a gift basket (a $200+ value). Passport completion + redemption will also get you free entry to the venues on Dec. 1.
Asheville Fine Furnishings, 8 Town Square Blvd. Ste. 110
Deal: “For the entire Black Friday weekend, the 27th-30th, Asheville Fine Furnishings is running a sale for 30% off all floor items and custom order items, ranging from couches, to chairs, to tables. This is a fantastic opportunity for getting high-end custom furniture the cheapest it’s ever been!” – @ashevillefinefurnishings
Asheville Fit Tribe, various locations
Deal: Get 50% off one month from Black Friday through Cyber Monday with promo code timetogetfit.
Earthling Coffee + Espresso, 867 Smoky Park Hwy., Candler
Deal: “Discounts on all @earthling.coffee.espresso Merch and Organic Coffee All Weekend Long! Earthling is Always Open all on Holidays! Have a great Week Everyone💜🛸” – @earthling.coffee.espresso
Moonlight Makers, 43 Rankin Ave.
Deal: All week (through Dec. 2), get 30% off everything in the store. Plus, get three for $10 slightly misprinted tea towels at 30% off ($7 total).
Deal: “RosaBees will be offering our black chocolate dessert, The Sinister Series for 1/2 off. Black chocolate on Black Friday. Shop til you drop and come eat with us. See ya soon Asheville” – @rosabees
Spicewalla, 829 Riverside Dr. Suite 110
Deal: From 12:01am on Black Friday - midnight on Monday, get 20% off 6-packs, 10-packs, + 18-packs. Plus, get 15% off 3-packs + Tasting Collections and 10% off single tins (big & small). Orders of $30 and up receive free shipping.
Ten Thousand Villages, 10 College St.
Deal: “Ten Thousand Villages has a Buy One Get One half off on ornaments and jewelry.” – @jennifer.elliott7
YMCA of Western North Carolina, various locations
Deal: “YMCA of WNC runs black Friday deal on personal training packages, 10% off.” – @lightonbalance
Be sure to keep an eye on your favorite local business’s social media platforms – that’s where they’ll likely share deals + specials they may be having for Black Friday. There are lots of great deals from larger chains this year too:
- Black Friday 2019: Shopping guide to in-store, online deals (ABC 11)
- Best early Black Friday 2019 deals available today: $199 PS or Xbox, AirPods Pro discounts and more (CNET)
- 2019’s Best Places to Shop on Black Friday (WalletHub)
- Thanksgiving and Black Friday store hours: Here’s when major retailers are open for deals (USA Today)
