The term Black Friday, coined in the 1960s, first represented the history of pedestrian chaos on the Friday after Thanksgiving. In the late 1980s, retailers worked to change the negative connotation to reflect businesses going from operating “in the red” (at a loss), to “in the black” (generating profit) as a direct result of shoppers spending so much on discounted items the Friday after Thanksgiving.
Since then, the day has evolved into one of the most profitable days for retailers and marks the beginning of the holiday shopping season for many. 12% more Americans are expected to shop this year, with an average spend per adult of $397.50 (roughly $87 billion nationally, which is $3 billion less than 2018).
In case you’re planning on being within the additional 12%, we’ve compiled a list of deals being offered by local businesses (along with a few resources to your national chain deals) so you can support our economy while saving a buck.
Clothing + accessories
Apricot Lane Mount Pleasant, 1612 Palmetto Grande Dr # 101
Deal: Buy two items, get $20 off; buy three items, get $30 off; buy four items, get $40 off; buy five items, get $50 off. Doors open at 6 a.m. + swag bags will be available today only.
Berlin’s Men’s Clothing, 114 King St.
Deal: 30% off any single item in the store. Black Friday only.
BeijaFlor Jeans, 157 Village Green Ln., Kiawah
Deal: 25% off 1 item, 30% off 2 items, and 35% off 3 or more items through Dec. 2.
Charleston Shoe Company, 161 King St. and 188 Meeting St.
Deal: Buy one, get one free all day on Black Friday. Deal applies to select styles + inventory and will vary by location. Get a sneak peek of some of the styles included in the deal here.
Coastal Footwear, 625 Freshfields Dr., Kiawah
Deal: 15% off $100+, 20% off $200+ and 25% off $300+ through December 1.
E. Blackhurst, Deal applies online only
Deal: 25% off gift cards purchased online, now through the end of December.
Fresh Produce, 218 King St.
Deal: 40% off Friday + 30% off Saturday.
Holly & Brooks, 526 Freshfields Dr., Kiawah
Deal: Black Friday promotions throughout the day plus a special 60% off area.
Polly’s Fine Jewelry, Multiple locations
Deal: 50% OFF on 11/29 and 11/30. Some exclusions apply.
Rheos Gear, Online only
Deal: BOGO + free Turkish beach towel.
Scraps of Magic, 84 Society St.
Deal: 20% off in-store and online. Use code CM20 for online purchases.
SeaCoast Sports and Outfitters, 585 Freshfields Dr., Kiawah
Deal: 15% off $100+, 20% off $200+ and 25% off $300+ through December 1.
Southern Tide Kiawah, 495 Freshfields Dr., Kiawah
Deal: 20% off $125+, 25% off $200+ and 30% off $275+ November 29 through December 1.
Under the Almond Trees, 171 King St.
Deal: At least 10% off entire store, with up to 75% off select items and 50% off diaper bags and diaper bag accessories. BOGO free Fiona Walker Wall Decor.
Services
The Water Room, 701 East Bay St., Suite 105
Deal: 10% off gift cards purchased in-store, over the phone or online Black Friday - Cyber Monday. If purchasing online, use the code “Blackfriday”.
Woodhouse Spa, 725 Johnnie Dodds Blvd., Mount Pleasant
Deal: All retail items in-store are 20% off. This includes - but is not limited to - Voya Skincare, Skinceuticals, Ugg apparel, Cat’s Pajamas, Dermaflash, a variety of candles and jewelry.
Events
Mount Pleasant Towne Centre, 1218 Belk Dr.
Deal: MPTC is giving away $3,000 in gift cards throughout the morning of Black Friday. Register to win one of six $500 gift cards to Belk, Bed Bath & Beyond, lululemon, Lush Fresh Handmade Cosmetics, Palmetto Moon or Ulta Beauty. Details here.
Gaillard Center, Deal applies online only
Deal: $10 off each ticket to these shows using the code BLACK and 20% off tickets for these shows using the code FUN20. Offers expire 12/3.
The Alley, Deal applies online only
Deal: $30 off NYE party tickets.
Food and Drink
Bar and Cocoa, 1111 Bowman Rd., Mount Pleasant
Deal: 10% off all online orders; 15% off online orders over $125; and 20% off online orders over $200. Free priority shipping on all orders.
Deco, 28 Ann St.
Deal: VIP + bar specials, 20% off.
FortyEight - Wine Bar & Kitchen, 547 Freshfields Dr., Kiawah
Deal: 25% off all non-alcohol retail items through Dec. 1.
Rusty Bull Brewing, 3005 W. Montague Ave. Suite 110, North Charleston
Deal: Buy one get one ½ off to-go beers – including crowlers (all beers on the wall) and Bellyitcher 4 packs.
Beauty
Bluemercury, 600 Freshfields Dr., Kiawah
Deal: 20% off and gifts with purchases through Nov. 30.
b.tan, Online only
Deal: Now through Dec. 12, 40% off entire site when you use the code “BFCM40” at checkout.
Gifts
Buy Way of Charleston, Online only
Deal: Now through Cyber Monday, everything is $25 off (including clearance items) and free shipping available to orders of over $50. No code needed – discount will be taken off at checkout.
Fieldshop by Garden and Gun, 334 Meeting St.
Deal: 15% off in-store purchases (located inside The Dewberry hotel). Online only: 10% off signature gift boxes.
Graefic Design, Online only
Deal: Buy any stocking stuffer item + get a pop socket for $5. Free shipping on all holiday orders over $50. Offers valid online only, Black Friday through Dec. 18.
Fitness
Pure Barre Charleston, 164-C Market St. + 1300 Savannah Hwy.
Deal: 25% off the first three months of an unlimited membership.
Studio Barre James Island, 1956 Maybank Hwy.
Deal: Free Quick Tuck Classes at 8 a.m., 9 a.m., 10 a.m., 11 a.m., + noon. 20% off all boutique purchases (open 7 a.m.-3 p.m.). Package/membership sales like 4 classes for $19 (must use within a consecutive two-week period) + 5 classes for $65 (4-month expiration) available too.
STUDIO 33, 209 Freshfields Dr., Kiawah
Deal: Purchase a class card of 5, 10, or 20 and get a 2nd card (equal or lesser value) 50% off.
Home
Architectural Antiques & Design, 1011 St. Andrews Blvd. A, West Ashley
Deal: 20% off any retail price, with some higher markdowns. Only exclusions are fabrics and cast sone. Promotion runs through Dec. 25.
East Bay Hardware, 1409A King St.
Deal: Weber Genesis II Special Edition (floor model only) $549 – regularly $949.
Lensitude, Online only
Deal: 30% off all wall art prints (code: CHS30) and 10% off products (code: CHS10).
Palmetto Scent Studio, 211 Farm Lake View Rd., Kiawah
Deal: Receive a free gift with a purchase of $30+ through Nov. 30.
The Wine Glass Photographer, Online only
Deal: 30% off all wall art prints (code: CHS30) and 10% off products (code: CHS10).
Be sure to keep an eye on your favorite local business’s social media platforms – that’s where they’ll likely share deals + specials they may be having for Black Friday.
National Chains
○ Best early Black Friday 2019 deals available today: $199 PS or Xbox, AirPods Pro discounts and more (CNET)
○ 2019’s Best Places to Shop on Black Friday (WalletHub)
○ Thanksgiving and Black Friday store hours: Here’s when major retailers are open for deals (USA Today)
Small Business Saturday
Small Business Saturday at Park Circle
Multiple participating retailers will have promotions, customer appreciation perks, and activities. More details here.
East Bay Hardware, 1409A King St.
Deal: 22” Weber Performer Deluxe $239 (reg. $439) and other sales.
Scraps of Magic, 84 Society St.
Deal: 20% off in-store and online. Use code CM20 for online purchases.
Studio Barre James Island, 1956 Maybank Hwy.
Deal: All boutique items 20% off.