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Asda: No more Black Friday

Cleoriff — Tue, 10 Nov 2015 13:52:09 GMT

Depending on your viewpoint, this news will come as a shock to some

Supermarket Asda says it will not take part in the shopping discount day known as Black Friday, which it helped to bring to the UK just two years ago.

I never attended one....but I saw the media reports of the frenzied activity this day caused.

I am quite happy knowing I can go into an Asda store on Black Friday and not be trampled underfoot

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-34774289

Re: Asda: No more Black Friday

viridis — Tue, 10 Nov 2015 14:06:13 GMT

Good. Poor excuse to shift unsold stock at the risk of over hyping to the point it became dangerous.
I'm all for black Friday deals, but when it gets to the point of uncontrolled violence to make sure you get the last one, then it has no place in a civilised retail environment.

Re: Asda: No more Black Friday

MI5 — Tue, 10 Nov 2015 14:16:52 GMT

I can remember the news reports from last year. A good call from Asda I think

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Bambino — Tue, 10 Nov 2015 14:33:05 GMT

Unfortunately it won't stop the frenzy, as it doesn't appear that any other retailers have taken the same attitude as ASDA.

I don't go anywhere near retail stores in the run up to, or during this time. I can do all the buying I want to online and avoid all the crazy people.

Re: Asda: No more Black Friday

Cleoriff — Tue, 10 Nov 2015 14:51:13 GMT

@Bambino wrote:
Unfortunately it won't stop the frenzy, as it doesn't appear that any other retailers have taken the same attitude as ASDA.
I don't go anywhere near retail stores in the run up to, or during this time. I can do all the buying I want to online and avoid all the crazy people.

Yes I normally feel quite self satisfied when I see all the rugby scrums out there...

Re: Asda: No more Black Friday

Anonymous — Tue, 10 Nov 2015 15:30:14 GMT

It beggars belief as to why people do this

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jonsie — Tue, 10 Nov 2015 17:30:23 GMT

Black Friday is just that.....very black and I keep well away from any store that turns normal people into greedy vultures willing to fight anybody for a few pounds off old stock.

Re: Asda: No more Black Friday

Anonymous — Tue, 10 Nov 2015 22:22:15 GMT

Do people not realise its over stock & old stuff that shops just want shot of

Re: Asda: No more Black Friday

Cleoriff — Tue, 10 Nov 2015 22:35:57 GMT

I honestly can understand people loving a bargain...who doesn't?....However its the behaviour of the people climbing over unfortunate others.... and having pitched battles to snag the goods. It's animalistic frenzy Most stuff can be bought online from the safety and comfort of your own home...

Re: Asda: No more Black Friday

Anonymous — Wed, 11 Nov 2015 10:04:29 GMT

Can you shop online during Black Friday? And get the same discounts?

Re: Asda: No more Black Friday

viridis — Wed, 11 Nov 2015 10:06:58 GMT

Amazon have it spot on @Anonymous
They show what will be available, at what time and how much it will be.
Then shows how many they have left.
When they're gone, they're gone. No violence, no stampede.

Re: Asda: No more Black Friday

Cleoriff — Wed, 11 Nov 2015 10:24:40 GMT

@Anonymous wrote:
Can you shop online during Black Friday? And get the same discounts?

Yes you can...Last year most of the places I use for online shopping sent me emails before their event..

These included Amazon, Argos, PC World....etc etc etc. I shop online for everything...and get a few Christmas presents this way....(including a laptop for my husband last year)

Re: Asda: No more Black Friday

Anonymous — Wed, 11 Nov 2015 15:12:39 GMT

thanks guys, it seems like a better option.

To be honest I hate going to the shops, it's always so crowded!

Re: Asda: No more Black Friday

Anonymous — Wed, 11 Nov 2015 15:22:28 GMT

I am with you @Anonymous. Will def. look into Amazon this year!

What gadgets are you planning on getting this year guys?

Re: Asda: No more Black Friday

Cleoriff — Wed, 11 Nov 2015 15:25:02 GMT

@Anonymous wrote:
thanks guys, it seems like a better option.
To be honest I hate going to the shops, it's always so crowded!

Totally agree @Anonymous and people who crowd the pavements stopping to chat with others ...prams and pushchairs impeding the way for anyone else

Now that online sales usually kick in just after midnight...you can sit there with fingers poised. Ready to click buy now...

Re: Asda: No more Black Friday

Cleoriff — Wed, 11 Nov 2015 15:28:05 GMT

@Anonymous wrote:
I am with you @Anonymous. Will def. look into Amazon this year!

What gadgets are you planning on getting this year guys?

Have just bought a brand new unlocked Z3 for my son....(Christmas and Birthday present ). Ordered it Monday...came this morning....