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Friday, November 25, 2016
shopping
Discount dreams day Dedicated shopper Cara Hunt offers advice on how to cash on Black Friday offers in the Bahamas
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oday is Black Friday - the one calendar day designed to totally fulfil a shopaholic’s dreams. Can you say mega sales all weekend long? And although Black Friday is an American tradition, always held the day after Thanksgiving and designed to boost Christmas sales, Bahamians with their love of “tings” have happily claimed the holiday as their own. While in the past that might have meant jumping on a plane and heading overseas, local merchants have recognised that Black Friday is the perfect opportunity to encourage shopping at home. So whether you are in the market for household items to begin your rebuilding efforts in the aftermath of Hurricane Matthew, getting a jump start on your Christmas gift giving, looking to stock your liquor cabinet or just a cute outfit to wear, take some time to take advantage of the extended shopping hours and mass discounts being offered across New Providence. To help you plan your shopping, Tribune Weekend has compiled a list of several places to hit. The stores at Harbour Bay will open at six o’clock this morning with specials happening all over the plaza. Shoppers are encouraged to check the shopping centre’s Facebook page every hour
on the hour for more information about specials. Similarly the South West Plaza on Carmichael Road promise visitors to their stores will benefit from sales all weekend. Consider shopping at the Rubins outlet, which advertises up to 75 per cent off, or celebrate a great deal at Bristol Wines and Spirit which has big discounts on Patron among other things. CBS Bahamas will have massive sales of up to 75 per cent will help you take the sting out of hurricane related repairs or getting your house painted for the holidays. Not only is The Mall at Marathon the place to see Santa, but Kelly’s House and Home started their holiday sale yesterday, making it the perfect time to start shopping for all the items you need to trim your Christmas tree. What’s the one thing that’s better than shoes? Shoes on sale of course ... and with The Shoe Village offering Black Friday discounts you won’t have to feel guilty about buying your favourite style in every colour. Other stores such as Bella Donna and JaDazzles are also offering savings with Bella Donna opening its doors at 5am. BTC will also be having a Black Friday special with a special ‘door buster’ offer of a free Samsung J2 prime phone with the purchase of $29.99 2G data from 5am to 7am at Southwest Plaza while supplies last, then for $69.99 any time after 7am until stores close at all their locations nationwide. Check the social media pages of your favourite stores to see what other deals will be available. • cbrennen@tribunemedia.net