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Deal-hunters were out in droves before the crack of dawn Friday in the capital region as stores opened their doors early with the promise of deeply discounted merchandise.
Best Buy on Merivale Road opened its doors at 6 a.m. to a line of eager shoppers, according to store employees. Crowds were still prevalent at 10 a.m. even though many of the store’s “Door Crasher” specials had sold out, proving that the U.S.-inspired annual retail event has firmly cemented itself in Canada.
“Black Friday has quickly become one of our most popular sale events. This year, we witnessed record numbers of customers shopping with us on Bestbuy.ca as well as across Canada at all our stores,” said Elliot Chun a spokesman at Best Buy Canada.
“Black Friday is now the No. 2 busiest sale weekend for us. Boxing Week is still No. 1.”
Tyler Uguccioni, who bought himself a big-screen television from Best Buy, said the key to Black Friday shopping was to know the sales and go in with a plan, while avoiding impulsive buys that could see you spending more than planned.
Parking lots at Ottawa shopping centres were bursting at the seams. At Bayshore, a total of four of the five parking levels were completely full and drivers hunted for hard-to-find spots in the fifth lot.
Black Friday sales at Bayshore Shopping Centre on Friday.
Inside the mall was a similar scene. Lines snaked around retail shops dozens of people deep, halls were packed with people and shoppers carrying armfuls of bags walked shoulder to shoulder, looking for deals.
It was a similar scene at the Rideau Centre, which opened early. According to the mall’s general manager, Cindy VanBuskirk, Black Friday brings 25 per cent more shoppers than a typical Friday during the holiday season.
“Black Friday traffic at the property has been very brisk since we opened at 8 a.m. this morning,” VanBuskirk said. “We are seeing lots of great store offers and shoppers are loaded with bags suggesting that Black Friday continues to increase in popularity and may now be the ‘official’ kick-off to the holiday gift shopping season.”
Black Friday, the day after American Thanksgiving, usually marks the day that American retailers start turning a profit, moving from “red ink” to “black.” The first 10 months of the year are all about paying the bills, but the run-up to Christmas is where they make their real money. A vast majority of consumer spend comes in the months leading up to Christmas.
Customers line up outside an Ottawa Best Buy store on Black Friday ahead of the store’s 6 a.m.
A customer takes a look at computers at an Ottawa Best Buy store on Black Friday, shortly after the store’s 6 a.m. opening.
A customer at an Ottawa Best Buy store on Black Friday.
Customers at an Ottawa Best Buy store on Black Friday.shop at a Best Buy store on Black Friday, shortly after the store’s 6 a.m. opening
An Ottawa Best Buy sales associate assists customers on Black Friday.
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Best Buy on Merivale Road opened its doors at 6 a.m. to a line of eager shoppers, according to store employees. Crowds were still prevalent at 10 a.m. even though many of the store’s “Door Crasher” specials had sold out, proving that the U.S.-inspired annual retail event has firmly cemented itself in Canada.
“Black Friday has quickly become one of our most popular sale events. This year, we witnessed record numbers of customers shopping with us on Bestbuy.ca as well as across Canada at all our stores,” said Elliot Chun a spokesman at Best Buy Canada.
“Black Friday is now the No. 2 busiest sale weekend for us. Boxing Week is still No. 1.”
Tyler Uguccioni, who bought himself a big-screen television from Best Buy, said the key to Black Friday shopping was to know the sales and go in with a plan, while avoiding impulsive buys that could see you spending more than planned.
Parking lots at Ottawa shopping centres were bursting at the seams. At Bayshore, a total of four of the five parking levels were completely full and drivers hunted for hard-to-find spots in the fifth lot.
Black Friday sales at Bayshore Shopping Centre on Friday.
Inside the mall was a similar scene. Lines snaked around retail shops dozens of people deep, halls were packed with people and shoppers carrying armfuls of bags walked shoulder to shoulder, looking for deals.
It was a similar scene at the Rideau Centre, which opened early. According to the mall’s general manager, Cindy VanBuskirk, Black Friday brings 25 per cent more shoppers than a typical Friday during the holiday season.
“Black Friday traffic at the property has been very brisk since we opened at 8 a.m. this morning,” VanBuskirk said. “We are seeing lots of great store offers and shoppers are loaded with bags suggesting that Black Friday continues to increase in popularity and may now be the ‘official’ kick-off to the holiday gift shopping season.”
Black Friday, the day after American Thanksgiving, usually marks the day that American retailers start turning a profit, moving from “red ink” to “black.” The first 10 months of the year are all about paying the bills, but the run-up to Christmas is where they make their real money. A vast majority of consumer spend comes in the months leading up to Christmas.
Customers line up outside an Ottawa Best Buy store on Black Friday ahead of the store’s 6 a.m.
A customer takes a look at computers at an Ottawa Best Buy store on Black Friday, shortly after the store’s 6 a.m. opening.
A customer at an Ottawa Best Buy store on Black Friday.
Customers at an Ottawa Best Buy store on Black Friday.shop at a Best Buy store on Black Friday, shortly after the store’s 6 a.m. opening
An Ottawa Best Buy sales associate assists customers on Black Friday.
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