Black Friday sales are well underway, with inflation-fatigued consumers looking to snag markdowns on everything from pantry and toiletry staples to jackets, makeup and gaming consoles.
Although predawn lines and door busters are largely a thing of the past as sales stretch for months, Black Friday still kicks off a weekend that delivers steep discounts. And sales are especially important for consumers this year as grocery, housing and energy costs continue to climb — not to mention tariffs driving up prices for prime gift categories, including apparel, TVs and toys.
