Black Friday

Your digest of analysis from the British and international press

Your digest of analysis from the British and international press

Consumer watchdog says better prices can be had on most of the so-called bargain offers

The sales to track to make pre-Christmas savings

Economic optimism increases ahead of annual shopping spree

Analysis by Which? shows that nearly nine in ten product prices were the same or cheaper earlier in year

Console bundles include new releases such as Death Stranding and Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order

The biggest sales event of the year is nearly upon us - and the deals are starting to land

Consumer group Which? says the shopping event is ‘all hype’

There are already discounts to be had on the latest smartphones

From speakers to gaming wheels, here are the best discounts from this year’s bonanza

Beware of scams amid the bargains to be had in shops and online

Twitter reacts to the lack of queues and fighting

Over half of British shoppers are expected to splash out on online deals over the next few days

From smart TVs with lifelike clarity to portable speakers with incredible audio, here are the latest technology deals

From Battlefield 1 to Forza Horizon 3, here are the top gaming offers in this year's holiday season

Avoid the chaotic crowds and shop from the safety of your laptop with post-Thanksgiving deals from top retailers

Rise in online sales and continued price deflation lie beneath headline trend

Profit margins can be hit as shoppers save up to splurge on day of discounts - and then return much of what they purchased

Tweeters mocked Amazon's day of discounts, but online retailer reports strong sales

Britons spend more on Christmas gifts than anyone else in Europe - here are tips to save some cash