Deals
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Deal seasonLate November
Black Friday
The largest discount event of the year across most international markets, now effectively a multi-week season.
Coverage scheduled
- Deal season
Summer, with a second autumn event
Prime Day
A retailer-specific membership sale that increasingly pulls competing retailers into matching promotions.
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- Deal season
The Monday after Black Friday
Cyber Monday
Originally an online-only follow-up to Black Friday; today mostly a continuation of the same season.
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- Deal season
November to late December
Christmas & Gifting
Gift buying, delivery cut-offs and the returns rules that apply after the holiday.
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- Deal season
Late December to mid January
January Sales
Clearance of end-of-line stock, and the point where genuine year-low prices sometimes appear.
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- Deal season
August to September
Back to School
Laptops, tablets and stationery, plus the education pricing that is available all year round.
Coverage scheduled
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