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2+ min ago (639+ words) London shoppers are being urged to show their respect for the store workers who serve them this Christmas by publicly sharing their smiles at major retail locations. A thousand faces will light up big screens all over the the capital from today - Black Friday - as part of the Retail Trust's Lets Respect Retail campaign to confront the abuse facing the country's retail workers. Shoppers can upload their smiles at retailtrust.org.uk/respect and shared smiles will appear on the screen at Piccadilly Circus on 17 December Smiles from shop workers, members of the public and industry leaders will appear across high streets, shopping centres and landmark sites including Piccadilly Lights, Heathrow Airport and Flannels' flagship Oxford Street store, in a united call for respect for retail staff in the run-up to Christmas. Research by the Retail Trust revealed that 77% of…...

3+ min ago (694+ words) Also:Our favorite Black Friday deals live now The following items are listed in order of units sold through the links clicked from ZDNET stories in the past week. (A note: Your privacy is protected -- we only have access to aggregate data from our user base, and we cannot identify individual people's purchases.) Also:5 tech splurges that are 100% worth it (and on sale, thankfully) These are the top 10 products (in order) ZDNET readers purchased ahead of Black Friday during early sales -- and many of these great buys are still on sale. Plus, shop our favorite Black Friday deals while they're live. This viral Roborock with a robot arm is now half-price on Amazon, and robot vacuum reviewerMaria Diaz says it's finally time to buy one. Several readers have heeded her advice, as the Saros Z70 is the top-selling product over the…...

18+ min ago (342+ words) Black Friday has become something of an anachronism in the e-commerce era. The day after Thanksgiving marks the official start of the holiday shopping season, but retailers already have spent weeks flooding their websites and customers' email inboxes with early Black Friday offers. Video above: A look at what Black Friday shopping used to be like in 2001 While sales trends have been shifting, the best bargains may still be from Black Friday through Cyber Monday. That may be especially true for big ticket items, seasonal merchandise and the latest trendy products. Consumer advocates note, however, that deep discounts are not a once-a-year opportunity. They advise shoppers to comparison shop, research price histories and to read the fine print to make sure they are buying what they really wanted at a good price. That said, some people enjoy stepping out from…...

28+ min ago (381+ words) (CNN) " There may soon " potentially very soon " be a time when even the world's greatest riches are unable to purchase one of Faberg's legendary Imperial Eggs. There will simply be none left on the private market. The storied St. Petersburg jewelry house only ever produced 50 for the Russian Tsars Alexander III and Nicholas II, who commissioned them as Easter gifts between 1885 and 1916. Seven are missing, some of which have not been seen since before the Russian Revolution. The others are mostly in institutions or museums, from Moscow to Virginia, leaving just seven in private ownership. Supply and demand aside, Christie's believes its astronomical estimate reflects the object's unique artistic qualities. Made from a block of clear quartz, the egg looks as if it has been carved from ice and dusted with frost. Engraved snowflakes sparkle with rose-cut diamonds; platinum trickles…...

34+ min ago (332+ words) November 27, 2025 / 11:29 PM EST / CBS Texas While Black Friday is the official kick-off to holiday shopping, some people decided to skip the apple pie and begin shopping on Thanksgiving." CBS News Miami went to one of the only places open on Thanksgiving." Electronics, kitchen appliances and toys are some of the things that bring people to BrandsMart with a plan: a plan to knock out their holiday shopping early and get the best discounts. "Prices, prices, prices," that's what shopper Julie Jones said brings her shopping on Thanksgiving." "Steal the deals, best place to come. Steal the deals. Let's get it," said shopper Kevin Bowe about shopping on the holiday." Shoppers flock to the BrandsMart in Miami Gardens, standing in a line wrapped around the building, some are skipping Thanksgiving celebrations altogether." "We ate at Flanigans," said Jones." "Not as yet....

45+ min ago (22+ words) CBS LA's Joy Benedict talks to some families who started their holiday shopping. Holiday shopping season kicks off at the Citadel Outlets...

46+ min ago (1884+ words) Fasten your seatbelts and return your seats to the upright position - Black Friday deals have landed in the UK. The biggest event on the shopping calendar is upon us. Every year it gets bigger and bolder with deeper discounts to scoop as more and more retailers clamour to hop onto the bargain bandwagon. Whether you've been waiting to pounce on a discounted big ticket item or you're looking to bag a bargain for gifting or as a little self-treat, Black Friday is the ultimate shopping event you won't want to miss. Black Friday beauty blitz: Save big on skincare, makeup, hair, and fragrances Black Friday deals to shop now at Harrods: Mulberry, Tom Ford, Elemis and more Bag a 2026 trip for less with Black Friday travel deals from Booking.com, Eurostar, Tui and more Best Black Friday deals at John…...

47+ min ago (1867+ words) Black Friday is here, folks. The November event has begun in earnest. Now is the time to snap up high-ticket items and Christmas gifts before the party season gets underway, as the now-global event is known for jaw-dropping discounts. And the retailer who always seems to go above and beyond? Well, it's Amazon. First up, when does the discount cannon actually fire? You're at the starting line: Black Friday always takes place on the final Friday of November, which this year is the 28th. Black Friday 2025: Best deals and discounts to shop now Black Friday beauty blitz: Save big on skincare, makeup, hair, and fragrances Bag a 2026 trip for less with Black Friday travel deals from Booking.com, Eurostar, Tui and more Best Black Friday deals on Apple tech: Apple Watches, Airpods, MacBooks and more Black Friday deals to shop now…...

49+ min ago (1074+ words) Let's be honest: there's no better time of year to buy designer fashion than Black Friday. Whether you're after menswear or womenswear, it's basically the only instance when you can shop high-end brands for less than the RRP. But then comes the hard bit " since pretty much every retailer will have some sort of sales event on, there's always an overwhelming number of products to go through if you want to find the best stuff on offer. Luckily for you, I can help in that department. As a fashion stylist and writer who's covered Black Friday for many years, I know exactly where to look. I'm well versed in rooting out the top discounts across the big-time brands and luxury retailers " and I nearly always end up copping a couple of things myself (occupational hazard). Black Friday 2025: Best deals and…...

51+ min ago (963+ words) If there's one retailer you can rely on to make Black Friday feel more like a considered investment than a chaotic stampede, it's John Lewis. The heritage department store has officially entered the Black Friday chat, and true to form, it's doing so with style, substance and serious savings. Whether you're upgrading your kitchen kit (finally saying yes to that Sage espresso machine), refreshing your bedroom for winter, or stocking up on beauty icons and tech treats ahead of the festive season, John Lewis has rolled out a selection of Black Friday deals that are hard to ignore. We're talking serious price drops on premium brands. Think Le Creuset, Dyson, and Emma Sleep " rather than leftover end-of-line stock. And as always, it comes with the peace of mind that John Lewis is known for: price-matching, extended returns, and solid warranties....