bThe lack of 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 already spent weeks flooding their websites and customers’ email inboxes with early Black Friday deals.

If history and advertisers are to be believed, the best bargains are still to be had from Black Friday through Cyber ​​Monday, a four-day period known as BFCM for short in the retail world. This is especially true for big ticket items, seasonal goods, and the latest trending products.

However, consumer advocates point out that high discounts are not a one-off opportunity. They advise buyers to do a comparison, research price history and read the fine print to ensure they are buying what they really wanted and at a good price.

However, some people like to step out from behind the computer or phone screen to enjoy the holiday atmosphere and music at a local mall or shopping district. Retailers are promising in-store experiences and exclusive offers to get them in the door. A number of stores that were closed on Thanksgiving are reopening early Friday as retailers work to get the holiday shopping season into full swing.

Here are the Black Friday store hours for some well-known national chains.

Best Buy Black Friday hours

Best Buy stores are 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 during regular business 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 5 a.m

Lowe’s Black Friday hours

Lowe’s opens at 6 a.m

Macy’s Black Friday hours

Macy’s stores are open from 6 a.m. to 11 p.m. Opening hours vary by location.

Sam’s Club Black Friday hours

Sam’s Club stores are open during regular hours.

Sephora Black Friday hours

Some Sephora locations open early and/or stay open late. Opening hours vary by location.

Target times for Black Friday

Most Target stores open at 6 a.m

Walmart Black Friday Hours

Walmart stores are open from 6 a.m. to 11 p.m