The Brits may not have Thanksgiving, but they do seem to have Black Friday, thanks to retailers who are doing their best to whip consumers into a U.S.-style frenzy of Christmas shopping before December is even upon us.
Wednesday, December 4, 2013
Black Friday Comes to U.K., Despite Total Lack of Thanksgiving Day
For discussion in today's class:
The Brits may not have Thanksgiving, but they do seem to have Black Friday, thanks to retailers who are doing their best to whip consumers into a U.S.-style frenzy of Christmas shopping before December is even upon us.
There is no fighting in the stores -- yet -- but Apple and Amazon are
importing their U.S. Black Friday deals to the U.K., and Asda (owned by
Walmart)
is also joining in. Many of the big department stores are offering 20%
off this weekend, including Debenhams, John Lewis and Selfridges, which
has reworked Black Friday into a more British "Christmas comes early"
sale. From AdAge - Read the rest here
The Brits may not have Thanksgiving, but they do seem to have Black Friday, thanks to retailers who are doing their best to whip consumers into a U.S.-style frenzy of Christmas shopping before December is even upon us.
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