Inside Amazon’s Pop Up Shop in London (November, 2017)

In addition to running ten days of black friday deals, Amazon will also be operating a physical shop in London’s Soho Square. So what exactly does an Amazon Shop look like on the high street? We sent one of the team down to check it out… This actually isn’t the first time Amazon have dabbled … Read more

Sell-Out Christmas Toys Over the Years

When you think of sell-out Christmas toys, the film Jingle All the Way might come to mind, where Arnie and Sinbad’s characters fight their way through the Christmas chaos to buy their children the ever-coveted, elusive TURBO-MAN. Of course many might think the film greatly hyperbolises real life, every now and again we do see … Read more

Xbox One S vs PS4 Pro

With both Microsoft and Sony releasing new versions of their flagship games consoles this year that final third of gamers might be wondering which machine to opt for when it comes to upgrading their current device. Here we’ll have a look at the two newest offerings from the gaming giants and offer as unbiased an … Read more

Very.co.uk Accidentally Reveals Black Friday Deals Early

In what we can only assume was a technical error, Very.co.uk and VeryExclusive.co.uk accidentally made their Black Friday 2016 websites visible over the weekend. And whilst the pricing shown didn’t reflect the upcoming black friday sales, it did give us a glimpse of both what is likely to be on offer. The sites also included … Read more

10 Reasons Why We Love Autumn

Autumn is just around the corner, so we’re starting to reminisce about things we’re most looking forward to this season. With the Autumnal Equinox on Thursday the 22nd this year, we are already starting to dust off our wellies and our rain jackets. There are so many reasons to love autumn, but here are our … Read more

REI Closed on Black Friday to Encourage Consumers to #OptOutside

REI, or Recreational Equipment, Inc. is closing its doors on Black Friday this year, asking shoppers to instead #OptOutside and explore the great outdoors. The outdoor gear and sporting goods company will be closing its 143 shops nationwide throughout the US and its 12,000 employees will have the day off with paid leave. REI’s Black … Read more

The History of Black Friday

Black Friday occurs the Friday after the American holiday, Thanksgiving, which is always celebrated on the fourth Thursday of November. It is viewed by many as the start of the Christmas season with major retailers offering incredible sales and vast discounts on much of their merchandise. Origin of the Term ‘Black Friday’ The name ‘Black … Read more

How to Prep For the Black Friday Sales

We’re still a ways away from Black Friday just yet, but there are a few things we can do to prepare ourselves for the infamous shopping day. Follow this guide, and you’re sure to get all the good sales come November the 27th. Take the Day Off If you intend on doing some Black Friday … Read more