Ultimate Holiday Shopping Guide

This living topic provides a comprehensive guide to the holiday shopping season, focusing primarily on the extensive deals and promotional events leading up to and including Black Friday and Cyber Monday. It covers a range of major retailers like Kohl's, Amazon, Target, Walmart, Best Buy, and Macy's, detailing their sales strategies, special offers, and exclusive discounts. It also offers insights into consumer behavior, including tips on what to buy, when to buy, and potential pitfalls to avoid. Additionally, it touches on other themed shopping days such as Travel Tuesday and ongoing sales throughout December, making it a valuable resource for consumers looking to maximize their holiday savings.

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Amazon shares best buys for Black Friday, Cyber Monday

Consumers can save all week long

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Amazon’s Black Friday deals officially kicked off on November 21, but it’s not too late to score during the full week of holiday sales. 

Amazon’s Black Friday sales run through Friday, November 29, and are then quickly replaced with Cyber Monday sales, which run from November 30 through December 2. 

While new deals are popping up every day, there are many things shoppers can prepare for during the next week of sales. 

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Dollar General is hosting major sales for Black Friday

It’s the final countdown to Black Friday, and Dollar General is preparing for a major sale, set to take place November 23-25. 

The DG Deal Days shopping event will feature deals on thousands of toys, home goods, and holiday necessities so consumers can stock up and save. 

Save on toys

One of the biggest parts of the DG Deal Days three-day sale is the toys. Dollar General says more than 2,000 toys will be part of its buy one, get one 75% off sale, with another 2,000 toys eligible for buy one, get one 50% off. 

“Dollar General offers so many great, name brand toys including popular items for only $10 and under, and when paired with special promotions like our buy one, get one 75% off or 50% off sale, it’s not only an amazing value, but a great opportunity to stock up on gifts,” said Nick Galletti, Dollar General’s senior buyer of toys. 

“I’m excited about the trendy items we are bringing to DG’s shelves and proud to partner with our vendors to offer quality products at affordable prices for our customers.” 

Dollar General’s toy selection features some of the biggest brands and characters of the season, including: Bluey, LEGO, L.O.L dolls, Pokemon, Harry Potter, Disney, Hot Wheels, Barbie, Peppa Pig, and more. 

Some of the biggest deals so far include: 

  • Baby and Toddler Toys: Starting at $2

  • Dress Up and Pretend Play Toys: Starting at $3

  • Action Toys and Blasters: Starting at $5

Save on holiday essentials

In addition to toys, Dollar General will have sales on other holiday essentials during DG Deal Days. 

The retailer has reported on these sales so far: 

  • 25% off holiday garlands, decorative bows, and battery-operated string lights

  • 20% off select gift cards and packs of gift cards, including Chili’s, Applebee’s, Panera Bread, Domino’s, Xbox, and more

  • Buy one, get one 50% off holiday candles

  • 50% off Comfort Bay throws and blankets

  • Buy one, get one 50% off Whitman’s and Russell Stover chocolates

  • Select Toastmaster and Babycakes appliances for $5

  • Buy one, get one 50% off Pro Essentials electrical cords

  • Buy one, get one 50% off nutcrackers

  • More than 35% of Christmas items priced at $1 or less, including: wrapping paper, ornaments, bows, ribbons, and more

Dollar General rewards members will be eligible for even more sales and exclusive coupons, and signing up for an account is free. Members can also get cashback to use on future Dollar General purchases, and gain early access to deals and discounts. 

It’s the final countdown to Black Friday, and Dollar General is preparing for a major sale, set to take place November 23-25. The DG Deal Days shopping...