Here’s when major retailers will open on Black Friday

By Chris MorrisFormer Contributing Writer
Chris MorrisFormer Contributing Writer

    Chris Morris is a former contributing writer at Fortune, covering everything from general business news to the video game and theme park industries.

    With supply chains at the breaking point and retailers increasingly interested in stretching out the season, Black Friday is, in many ways, a throwback event. But for bargain hunters, that doesn’t make it any less exciting.

    Black Friday 2020 was something of a non-event, as the pandemic kept many people at home—and stopped many retailers from putting their best deals in brick-and-mortar stores, to cut back on crowding and protect their employees. This year, you’re likely to find bigger crowds and better deals. But don’t expect the inventories to be as robust as you’re used to.

    Planning on being in line for the doorbuster sales or hoping to grab a cheap big screen TV? Here’s when several major retailers plan to open their doors:

    Barnes & Noble

    Opens 8 a.m. (Online Black Friday deals begin at 3:00 a.m. ET on Nov. 25)

    Bed Bath & Beyond

    Opens 6 a.m. (Online Black Friday deals begin at 5:00 a.m. ET on Nov. 25)

    Belk

    Opens 7 a.m. (Online Black Friday deals begin on Nov. 19)

    Best Buy

    Opens 5 a.m. (Online Black Friday deals begin at 1:00 a.m. ET on Nov. 25)

    BJ’s Wholesale

    Opens 7 a.m. (Online Black Friday deals begin on Nov. 16)

    Costco

    Opens 9 a.m. (Online Black Friday deals begin at 12:00 a.m. ET on Nov. 25)

    Dick’s Sporting Goods

    Opens 5 a.m. (Online Black Friday deals begin on Nov. 18)

    Dollar General

    Opens 7 a.m. (Online Black Friday deals begin at 12:00 a.m. ET on Nov. 25)

    Fred Meyer

    Opens 5 a.m. (Online Black Friday deals begin at 5:00 a.m. ET on Nov. 26)

    GameStop

    Opens 7 a.m. (Online Black Friday deals begin at 9:00 p.m. ET on Nov. 24)

    Guitar Center

    Opens 6 a.m. (Online Black Friday deals begin at 12:00 a.m. ET on Nov. 26)

    Home Depot

    Opens 6 a.m. (Online Black Friday deals begin at 12:00 a.m. ET on Nov. 26)

    Jo-Ann

    Opens 6 a.m. (Online Black Friday deals begin at 12:00 a.m. ET on Nov. 24)

    Kohl’s

    Opens 5 a.m. (Online Black Friday deals begin at 1:00 a.m. ET on Nov. 21)

    Lowe’s

    Opens 6 a.m. (Online Black Friday deals begin at 12:00 a.m. ET on Nov. 25)

    Macy’s

    Opens 6 a.m. (Online Black Friday deals begin at 12:00 a.m. ET on Nov. 25)

    Michael’s

    Opens 7 a.m. (Online Black Friday deals begin at 4:00 a.m. ET on Nov. 24)

    Old Navy

    Opens 12 a.m. (Online Black Friday deals begin at 12:00 a.m. ET on Nov. 25)

    Sam’s Club

    Regular hours (Online Black Friday deals begin at 12:00 a.m. ET on Nov. 25)

    Sears

    Opens 6 a.m. (Online Black Friday deals begin at 12:00 a.m. ET on Nov. 25)

    Target

    Opens 7 a.m. (Online Black Friday deals begin Nov. 22)

    Ulta

    Opens 6 a.m. (Online Black Friday deals begin Nov. 22)

    Walmart

    Opens 5 a.m. (Online Black Friday deals begin at 7:00 p.m. ET on Nov. 25)

    World Market

    Opens 7 a.m. (Online Black Friday deals begin at 3:00 a.m. ET on Nov. 26)

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