Black Friday is no longer just for Americans. It has become a popular event in Canada, and yes folks, it is here to stay. Twenty years ago most Canadians would have told you that Boxing Day was the main holiday shopping event. And now thanks to an increased Canadian dollar, increased duty-free limits for cross border shoppers and a huge surge in online shopping, Canadians have two major shopping days each year.
This presents a huge challenge for Canadian retailers. Good grief, it’s bad enough that retail giants like Target are landing on Canadian soil, now they have to worry about Canadians bolting south for better deals. Or worse, sitting in their the comfort of their own homes and clicking “confirm order” on items at a reduced price with free shipping. So how do they stay competitive?
In recent years, Canadian retailers have resorted to holding Black Friday deals of their own. Do you remember the days when they even offered to match American prices? And now they have presented a new strategy: Pre-Black Friday sales. Yep, you can get better “Black Friday” deals a week before Black Friday. Have you wondered why there has been a surge in Midnight Madness and One Day Sales in the middle of November? It’s all an effort to get Canadians to spend their money before Black Friday. Hmmm….very sneaky.
Although their efforts are bold, most Canadians will still enjoy the near-free deals on Black Friday. They will stand in long lines, park a mile away from any mall, sit on their computer for hours and even take the day off of work to get a better deal. Black Friday is the new Boxing Day.
Do you do most of your Christmas shopping on Black Friday? Let us know!
Today, Thursday November 15th only, save 25% on all Barbie brand toys from Chapters/Indigo online only. Shipping is free on orders of $25 or more. Click here to shop.
November 15th – 18th, save 30% on all dresses, skirts, and coats from Jacob Canada. Offer applies to regular priced items shown here.
Old Navy’s bringing Black Friday right to our Canucks door steps. Starting on November 23rd and until November 24th, pick up gifts for everyone on your list on major sale during Cheermageddon!
With deals like 50% off outerwear for kids, $19 famous jeans for adults, and $10 performance fleece for the entire family, your wallet won’t have to feel the burn!
Saturday the 24th is a shopping extravaganza you won’t want to miss at Old Navy, with doorbusters and timed deals. Be sure to check the plethora of deals before heading out to Old Navy to know exactly what you want to buy. Happy Shopping!
November 16th – 18, save 25% on your in store purchase at Laura Canada with your privilege card. If you do not have a Privilege card you will still save 15% off your purchase during these three days. The Privilege card costs $35 to sign up and you will get 10% off your regular price and sale purchases year round. Click here to lean more.
Chapters Canada is offering a printable coupon for the following discounts:
- save 10% on your entire online purchase. Enter the promo code FRIENDS at the checkout to receive your discount. Valid until November 19, 2012.
- save 25% on your purchase when you spend $50 or more in store. Applies only to regular priced in stock merchandise. Valid irewards card must be presented at the time of purchase. Promotion runs from November 15-18, 2012.
Please read the coupon carefully for all exclusions.
Click here to print off your coupon!
For a limited time, take an extra 30% off all sale shoes and boots from Aldo Canada. Offer is valid in store and online. Shipping is free on orders of over $75 or more, and remember to sign up for the email newsletter to receive a code for an additional 10% off your order. Click here to shop.
Now until Sunday November 18th, get 40% off your purchase of $75 or more, or 30% off your purchase of $30 or more from Bath and Body Works Canada. Offer cannot be combined with any other coupons. Click here to print yours.
Receive 20x the Optimum points when you spend $125 or more at Murale by Shoppers Drug Mart, in store, or online, from November 15th – 17th. Click here to shop online.
The last round of Mattel coupons have been released early! Click here to print or order the following coupons by mail:
$10 off Hot Wheels Team Hot Wheels
$15 off Hot Wheels RC Terrain Twister RC Vehicle
$10 off Thomas and Friends Steam & Speed R/C Thomas
$10 off Barbie PhotoFashion
$5 off a Mattel Apptivity Toy
This Friday November 16th, Toys’R’Us Canada will be having a moonlight madness sale. Save up to 1/2 price on select toys, and earn 100 bonus Airmiles with a purchase of $100 or more during the sale. There will also be different hourly specials from 6pm to 10pm. Click here to preview the deals, and to find a store near you.
22,500 buy one get one free Olivieri Cooking Sauce coupons are now available. Click here to order yours through the Olivieri Canada Facebook page.
I just got an email from Shoppers Drug Mart
We’ve chosen you to be one of the first to receive our new personalized email offers!
We’ve rounded up the things you need, want and love – and added some very special offers exclusively for you!
In addition to receiving our regular Thursday email, you’ll also receive an email every Friday – and each one will contain a new set of exclusive offers that we know you’ll love!
Enjoy!
Sincerely,
Shoppers Drug Mart
It looks like they could be doing store coupons on a regular basi s as it doesn’t say optimum anywhere. They seem to have a good relationship with the more popular manufacturers who don’t usually offer coupons so it will be interesting to see the coupons this week.
Take an extra 40% off clearance items from Aerie Canada until November 20th 2012. Offer excludes undies and is valid both in store and online. Click here to shop Aerie online.
Both in store and online, save an extra 40% on all clearance items from American Eagle Outfitters Canada. Offer is valid until November 20th 2012. Discount will automatically be applied online. Click here to shop.
