Google advises electronics shoppers to stay home on Black Friday

But, with retailers promising almost as many web bargains, we want to be ready with mouse in-hand. NRF predicts more than 183 million will shop online Monday. Always look for “in store only” notations in circulars. Department stores, shopping malls, all seem to be quite airy before noon, the majority of people opting to do their shopping in the afternoon.

However, knowing which stores are going to have which deals is not enough on its own. Here are some of the Black Friday apps you should know about.

Bon-Ton: You can shop select Black Friday deals now.

Online shoppers are already getting free shipping and returns through December 25.

In addition, Best Buy is offering a 49-inch 1080p Toshiba TV at $149, compared to the normal price at $430.

Most banks that are closed on Thanksgiving will be open for regular hours on Black Friday, which is not a federal holiday (though it may be a national shopping holiday). Other things are at their lowest price on black Friday.

Black Friday sure gets a lot of hype, but when you talk to shoppers, you find that a lot of people would rather avoid it.

McDaniel says more and more Black Friday deals are now available on your phone or laptop. So what’s wrong in knowing about coupons and deals available throughout the year and saving while you shop? Use code THANKS to save 20 percent and shop via Ebates.com to earn 10 percent cash back.

Staples will take a bit longer to kick off its Black Friday sales. For the first 250 customers in line when doors open at Belk stores at 6pm on Thanksgiving, a gift card ranging from $5-$1000 dollars will be handed out. Even if you go hard-core shopping on Black Friday, I promise you’ll find something big to entice you on Cyber Monday.

Home Depot: Will be closed on Thanksgiving.

Google is trying something new this Black Friday to ease the headache of shopping for both consumers and retailers. Seasonal associates and those who have been with the company for under 90 days will receive a 15 percent discount.

Tamara Gaffney, director of Adobe Digital Index, calls the proliferation of mobile an “opportunity to do “shopping under the table” on Thanksgiving Day”, she says. Toys are one item not cheapest on Black Friday.

Walmart: Stores will be open regular hours on Thanksgiving and many have grocery sections.

Kroger – Open until 5 p.m.

Carson’s will also maintain access to the Muncie Mall between 6 p.m. and 1 a.m. Thanksgiving and between 7 a.m. and 9 p.m. on Black Friday. Forrester expects an 11 percent uptick in online sales totaling $95 billion, with mobile sales taking up a larger portion of that sum. Electronics retailer hhgregg and clothes giant Old Navy.

Sports Authority: Online sales will likely start at midnight Wednesday.

Other major US retailers including Target said they will offer the same deals online as in store from Thanksgiving morning.