Black Friday has become a global shopping phenomenon, drawing millions of shoppers with irresistible deals and discounts. What once started as a post-Thanksgiving tradition in the U.S. has evolved into a worldwide event that marks the start of the holiday shopping season.

The day after Thanksgiving marks the official start of the holiday shopping season, but retailers already have spent weeks flooding their websites and customers’ email inboxes with early Black Friday offers.

If history is any guide and advertisers are to be believed, the best bargains still are to be had from Black Friday through Cyber Monday, a four-day period known in the retail world as BFCM for short. That may be especially true for big ticket items, seasonal merchandise and the latest trendy products.

Some people enjoy stepping out to take in the holiday atmosphere and music at a local mall or shopping area. Retailers are promising in-store experiences and exclusives to get them through the door. A number of stores that were closed during Thanksgiving reopen early Friday as retailers work to kick the holiday shopping season into high gear.

Here are a few stores to shop:

There’s Midea Black Friday, Grand Square Black Friday, Amazon Black Friday, Walmart and Amazon.

Every year, shoppers look forward to the biggest sale event of the year—where discounts are plentiful and wishlists can finally be fulfilled. Many brands release interesting offers. The difference? Exclusive discounts you won't believe!

Mark your calendars, Black Friday has kicked off already, and if you’ve been eyeing that home appliance upgrade, now is the time to make it happen. 

Don't hesitate!