If you’re reading this, it’s already too late – Best Buy’s best buys have been going all week… But don’t fret – there are still plenty of Black Friday deals worthy of leaving the house (including Best Buy which re-opens at 8 a.m.)

But first – where did all the midnight shopping madness come from?

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 your local businesses’ shopping deals checklist (along with a few resources to your national chain deals) so you can support our economy while saving a buck.

And let’s not forget Small Business Saturday.

The Saturday after Thanksgiving — the day after Black Friday — has been dubbed Small Business Saturday, and several local stores have deals that day. Check those out, too.

Piecewise Coffee, 2001 State St., Cayce

Deal: $25 gift card on Friday or Saturday and receive a free drink coupon to use anytime in the New Year.

Hotel Trundle, 1224 Taylor St.

Deal: 20% off when you book through Monday, Dec. 2

Marigold Modern Kids, 2732 Devine St.

Deal: 30% off the entire store

South Carolina State Museum, 301 Gervais St.

Deal: All levels of museum membership will be $25 off Friday, Nov. 29-Sunday, Dec. 1. Discount only applies to purchases made in person at the State Museum

S&S, local online boutique

Five Points:

2G’s, 723 Saluda Ave.

Small Business Saturday Deal: Additional 50% off all clothing + free gift wrapping

Charlotte CBD, 610 Harden St.

Small Business Saturday Deal: 25% off your purchase

Drip (Five Points location only), 729 Saluda Ave.

Small Business Saturday Deal: 10% off Drip gift cards

Revente, 737 Saluda Ave.

Small Business Saturday Deal: 15% off your purchase

Sid & Nancy, 733 Saluda Ave.

Small Business Saturday Deal: 15% off your purchase

Sunrise Artisan Bath & Body, 710 Saluda Ave.

Small Business Saturday Deal: 25% off your purchase

Village Idiot Pizza, 2009 Devine St.

Small Business Saturday Deal: 20% off entire order with a retail receipt from a Five Points biz dated 11/30

Yesterday's Restaurant, 2030 Devine St.

Small Business Saturday Deal: Free beverage (tea or soft drink) with purchase of any meal with receipt from a Five Points biz dated 11/30

Rosewood:

Rosewood Market, 2803 Rosewood Dr.

Small Business Saturday Deal: Spend $100 and receive a $20 gift card.

Rose Talbert Paints, 2521 Forest Dr. + 549 Knox Abbot Dr., Cayce

Small Business Saturday Deal: 30% off all regular priced Rose Talbert paint product lines.

Main Street:

Browtopia, 1520 Main St. #1D

Small Business Saturday: Hot cocoa bar, new retail items, sales + a giveaway.

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. There are lots of great deals from larger chains this year too:

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