What time do the stores open?

(AP) – black friday It has become something of an anachronism in the age of e-commerce. The day after Thanksgiving marks the official start of the holiday shopping season, but retailers have already been flooding their websites and customers’ email inboxes with early Black Friday deals for weeks.

If history is any guide and advertisers must believe that the best deals are still available from Black Friday through Cyber Monday, a four-day period known in the retail world simply as BFCM. This can be especially true for big ticket items, seasonal items, and the latest fashion items.

Products on sale for Black Friday will be on display at Macy's on Sunday, November 24... — Items on sale for Black Friday are on display at the Macy’s store in New York on Sunday, November 24, 2024. (AP Photo/Anne D’Innocenzio)(AP)

But consumer advocates say deep discounts aren’t a once-a-year opportunity. Help shoppers compare stores, research price history, and read the fine print to make sure they buy what they really want at a good price.

However, some people enjoy getting out from behind the computer or phone screen to enjoy the holiday atmosphere and music at a local mall or shopping district. retailers they promise in-store experiences and perks to get them in the door. Some stores closed on Thanksgiving reopened early Friday as retailers tried to ramp up the holiday shopping season.

Here are Black Friday store hours for some leading national chains.

Best Buy Black Friday hours

Best Buy Stores will be open from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m.

Dick’s Sporting Goods Black Friday hours

Most Dick’s Sporting Goods stores will be open from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m.

Home Depot Black Friday hours

Home Depot Stores will open at 6 a.m. and close at regular store hours. Specific closing times may vary by store.

JCPenney Black Friday hours

JCPenney stores will open at 5 a.m.

Kohl’s Black Friday hours

Most Kohl’s stores will open at 5 a.m.

Lowe’s Black Friday hours

Lowe’s will open at 6 a.m.

Macy’s Black Friday hours

Macy’s Stores will be open from 6 a.m. to 11 p.m. Hours vary by location.

Sam’s Club Black Friday hours

Sam’s Club stores will be open during normal business hours.

Sephora Black Friday hours

Some Sephora Stores will open early and/or stay open late. Hours vary by location.

Target Black Friday hours

Most Aim Stores will open at 6 am

Walmart Black Friday hours

Walmart Stores will be open from 6 a.m. to 11 p.m.