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Department Store Holiday Sales

Macy's Kicks Off the Friends and Family Sale Ahead of Black Friday

— October 26, 2021 — Marketing
The Friends and Family Sale is kicking off early this year at Macy's to help customers get a head-start on their holiday shopping. The department store's early Black Friday sale includes All-Clad, Cuisinart, KitchenAid, and more amazing markdowns.

Bargain-hunters can tackle holiday shipping with expert advice delivered straight to their phones. Customers can sign up for text message alerts from deal-hunting nerds ar Reviewed for the best pre-Black Friday Friends and Family Sale deals. Macy's early start to holiday shopping aims to avoid product shortages and shipping delays.

The current sale is offered until November 3rd. Macy's will then begin its official Macy's Black Friday 2021 sale with weekly deals and exclusive savings. The full line-up of markdowns and discounts will be available on November 23rd.

Image Credit: Macy's
Trend Themes
1. Early Holiday Sales - The trend of department stores offering early holiday sales allows customers to start shopping for gifts earlier, creating an opportunity for companies to launch new product lines early.
2. Mobile Deal Alerts - The trend of companies sending exclusive deals and alerts to customers' phones creates an opportunity for disruptive innovation in the mobile marketing industry.
3. Pre-black Friday Sales - The trend of offering pre-Black Friday sales can create a sense of urgency for customers to purchase items before they sell out, which creates opportunities for companies to leverage scarcity and create higher sales volumes.
Industry Implications
1. Retail - Departments stores can disrupt the retail industry by offering early holiday sales and pre-Black Friday deals that attract more customers, increase sales, and reduce the chances of products selling out.
2. Marketing - The mobile marketing industry can be disrupted by offering personalized deal alerts for customers interested in specific products or services, increasing customer engagement and purchase rates.
3. Logistics - The logistics industry can be disrupted by pre-Black Friday sales and early holiday shopping, which could allow companies to better manage their supply chains and reduce the chances of shipping delays or inventory shortages.
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