Black Friday has become something of an anachronism in the e-commerce age. The day after Thanksgiving marks the official start of the holiday shopping season, but retailers have been flooding their websites and their customers’ email inboxes for weeks with early Black Friday deals.

If history is a guideline And as advertisers may believe, the best bargains can still be found from Black Friday through Cyber ​​Monday, a four-day period known simply as BFCM in the retail world. That may be especially true for big ticket items, seasonal merchandise and the latest trendy products.

However, consumer advocates note that deep discounts are not a one-time opportunity. They advise shoppers to compare stores, research price histories and… read the fine print to make sure they buy what they really want, at a good price.

That said, some people enjoy getting out from behind a computer or phone screen to soak up the holiday atmosphere and music at a local mall or shopping area. Retailers promising in-store experiences and exclusive offers to get them through the door. Some stores that were closed on Thanksgiving will reopen early Friday as retailers work to kick the holiday shopping season into high gear.

Here are the Black Friday shopping times of some prominent national chains.

Best Buy Black Friday Hours

Best buy stores will be open from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m

Dick’s Sporting Goods Black Friday Hours

Most Dick’s Sporting Goods stores are open from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m.

Home Depot Black Friday Hours

Home Depot stores open at 6 a.m. and close according to regular store opening hours. Specific closing times may vary by store.

JCPenney Black Friday Hours

JCPenney stores open at 5 a.m

Kohl’s Black Friday Hours

Most Kohl’s stores open at 5am

Lowe’s Black Friday Hours

Lowe’s opens at 6am

Macy’s Black Friday Hours

Macy’s shops are open from 6am to 11pm. Opening hours vary by location.

Sam’s Club Black Friday Hours

Sam’s Club stores are open during regular business hours.

Sephora Black Friday Hours

Some Sephora shops open early and/or stay open late. Hours vary by location.

Target Black Friday Hours

Most Goal shops open at 6am

Walmart Black Friday Hours

Walmart shops are open from 6am to 11pm