Black Friday Shoppers Try to Get a Headstart

Following a nice Thanksgiving feast with family and friends, many Americans will hit the bed early tonight to be ready for an early wake up call. As many retailers open at 5am on Black Friday, sleeping in may also mean missing out on the best deals.

According to data from Statista’s Holiday survey, many Americans are trying to get a headstart on Black Friday, planning to hit the stores between 5 and 8am. Thankfully, a phenomenon called “Black Friday creep” that saw retailers open their doors at the stroke of midnight or even earlier on Thanksgiving evening, hasn’t taken hold.

In fact, many retailers have returned to closing for Thanksgiving, giving anxious shoppers a chance to enjoy the holidays before the shopping rush.