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Early Black Friday Deals Arrive Ahead of Thanksgiving Week
Major retailers have started Black Friday sales weeks before the holiday. Discounts span Apple devices, kitchen appliances, blankets and pet gear.
- 46% off a Bedsure heated blanket at Amazon, now from $37.
- $99 for a Ninja blender at Walmart, down from $129.
- AirPods, Apple Watches, MacBooks and iPads are discounted at Amazon and Best Buy.
- $60 for a Drinkmate soda maker, $4 below its prior Amazon low.
Why it matters: Early sales stretch the holiday shopping season across most of November. Shoppers can compare prices before the main event.
- Discontinued items like a Cuisinart toaster may not return once stock runs out.
- Cyber Monday may bring deeper discounts; Black Friday may offer better inventory.
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Left coverage, 5 sources: The left presents early sales as a chance to buy editor-tested household and lifestyle products at a discount.
CNN9hI found 39 early Black Friday deals worth shopping ahead of Thanksgiving weekNBC News6hEmber’s bestselling, self-heating mugs are 30% off right nowThe Cut1hThe Best Early Black Friday Deals of 2026The Independent12hWhat you should buy refurbished vs new this Black FridayThe Verge9hThe Verge’s guide to Black Friday 2026
Right coverage, 2 sources: The right presents early sales as an opening to grab Apple tech deals before Black Friday.
What’s next: Black Friday arrives Nov. 27, with Cyber Monday on Nov. 30.
- Travel Tuesday deals on flights, hotels and cruises follow on Dec. 1.
- Whether early discounts will match or beat prices offered on Black Friday itself.
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