This Friday, November 25, it’s time for one of the biggest deals in the world, Black Friday. It will not have escaped your attention that many retail chains and retailers are also participating in this successful discount day in Spain. We clearly see an upward trend and expectations for this year are high. We are therefore happy to tell you more about what you can expect in both Spain and the Netherlands this year.
What exactly is Black Friday?
Now it’s impossible to imagine Spain without Black Friday, but before we tell you more about what exactly you can expect this year, we think it’s important to give you more information about the origin of Black Friday. This discount festival, which takes place every year on the Friday after the American holiday of Thanksgiving, originated in America.
There are several theories as to how Black Friday originated, but one theory which is believed to be true from many dates from the American city of Philadelphia in the year 1965. During this Friday after Thanksgiving, it was so crowded in this and the surrounding cities that people were talking about a “Black Saturday” as we sometimes call it in the Netherlands while in traffic to holiday destinations.
Another theory that emerged around 1981 claims that this name may have come from the fact that retailers have only appeared in the black (i.e. more) since these discount days. The truth will probably lie somewhere in between, but the fact is that this discount festival has become one of the most popular economic events in the world.
Black Friday in Spain
In Spain, Black Friday has been on the rise for years and this year too has taken into account a huge influx of orders both offline and online. Big retail chains like Decathlon, El Corte Ingles, Carrefour, MediaMarkt offer discounts that can go up to 50% and this will naturally attract many people. In the year 2021, an average of around 260 euros was spent per person in the Netherlands and Holland Spain 242 euros per person during the Black Friday discount days, this year is expected to be more.
Other than Friday
While the focus used to be almost exclusively on Fridays, we now see that retailers are already slacking off with steep discounts in the run-up to Black Friday. Many retailers also start with big promotions during the week of this discount festival, and it’s even possible to snag deals on the Monday after Black Friday. “Cyber Monday” is also making its appearance in Spain, as it is happening almost everywhere in the world.
Do you want to stay informed on the most advantageous Black Friday promotions in Spain then it’s smart to start now with a fun quest. There are great deals to be found in every product category and while you’re at it, you can of course also get it right now Black Friday offers in the Netherlands to discover. This way you kill two birds with one stone and your wallet will thank you no matter what.
