Everything you need to know about Black Friday 2020

While containment and the Covid-19 crisis continue to weigh on the economic fabric, Black Friday is preparing to return on November 27. The major players in French and global e-commerce

November 27, 2020 marks the return of Black Friday.

The opportunity to take advantage of exceptional promotions on a wide variety of products.

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Amazon, Cdiscount, Apple, Fnac, Darty… All these giants are getting ready to offer you their best prices to equip you and / or start your Christmas shopping.

Here is everything you need to know before the start of this big date.

What is Black Friday and where does it come from?

Born in the United States in the 1960s, Black Friday has today become an institution on the other side of the Atlantic, but also in Europe (for the past ten years).

This is a major commercial operation that aims to provide consumers with good deals and discounts of up to 80%.

Its origin is not really known, but it is believed that its name comes from the very congested (and therefore black) streets that were common to observe when returning from American homes after Thanksgiving.

What is the date of Black Friday?

Organized at the end of November, more precisely on November 27, 2020, this Black Friday concerns many brands and various merchants, among the biggest names in e-commerce.

And although it starts on a Friday (as its name "Black Friday" suggests), it is actually spread over a longer period with discounts posted a few days before that famous Friday and which continue over time. , until Cyber Monday, organized the following Monday (November 30, 2020).

Black Friday in France

It was not until the 2000s that Black Friday took hold in France.

Now become a key event of the year and a major commercial issue, the biggest brands as well as small traders have got into the game and are offering significant discounts on their items.

This is all the more true on the Internet with high consumer expectations for high-tech products, smartphones, video game consoles, etc.

Black Friday at Amazon

Global e-commerce giant,

Amazon

is one of the main participants of this great meeting.

On this platform, the reductions are numerous and concern all types of products: technological products (smartphones, tablets, laptops, connected speakers, etc.), but also mobility solutions such as electric scooters or equipment for the home ( small and large household appliances).

We also expect reductions and good deals to begin a few days before the key date of November 27, 2020. As a reminder, Amazon had offered good deals 3 days before the start of the operation in 2019.

Black Friday at Cdiscount

Already renowned for its low prices all year round,

Cdiscount

It is also preparing to offer you exceptional discounts on the occasion of Black Friday 2020. There is no doubt that the most anticipated products for this new edition are game consoles (like the Nintendo Switch and the PS4).

But this French e-commerce player is innovating this year by also offering you significant reductions on its range of services: Cdiscount Voyage or Cdiscount Énergie.

Black Friday at Apple

The apple giant has long shunned this commercial operation.

But it is now present at this meeting and should offer attractive prices (through the platforms that distribute its products) on MacBooks, iPhones and iPads during Black Friday 2020.

Black Friday at Fnac

With its vast offer, the

Fnac

is also preparing to please you with good deals and very interesting prices on a large part of its catalog: games, toys, books, CDs and vinyls, DVDs, computer equipment, game consoles, smartphones, e-readers, etc.

It is almost certain that you will find something to equip yourself or to please your loved ones during Black Friday.

Black Friday at Darty

Now involved for several years in the development of Black Friday in France,

Darty

is also preparing to communicate its good plans on a wide range of products.

It would not be surprising to discover from November 27, 2020 significant reductions on home equipment (household appliances), but also on the world of sound, beauty, telephony and IT.

Black Friday at Rue du Commerce

Another e-commerce platform in France affected by Black Friday,

Shopping street

has already announced that major cuts will affect the IT sectors, Apple products, sound (with headsets and headphones) and many more products.

Black Friday at Boulanger

Finally,

Baker

will not be left out on November 27, since the brand has already announced that it will offer promotions and good deals on almost all of its universe.

You should therefore be able to equip your home at a low cost (household appliances), but also have fun by replacing your smartphone, your TV or your computer equipment.

Black Friday is the big event at the end of the year.

Promotions and low prices are numerous there, and they allow you to stock up on good deals before the end of the year holidays.

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