Black Friday 2022: All you need to know about the year's biggest shopping event

It's officially time to prepare for the holiday shopping season.

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From Black Friday sales popping early to worries about inflation, the 2022 holiday shopping season is going one for the record books.

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Black Friday is the day after Thanksgiving, which means the 'Biggest Shopping Day of the Year' will be on November 25.

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However, Black Friday 2022 sales are already live right.

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Here's what we expect to see this year.

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1. Online shopping will reign supreme. The pandemic inspired both shoppers and stores to focus more on online deals rather than in-store ones.

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2. More stores will follow the trend of keeping their doors closed on Turkey Day. Thanksgiving Day will be an online shopping bonanza.

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3. With inflation driving up prices, many shoppers are looking for ways to make their purchases easier on their wallets.

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4. Amazon and other retailers have trade-in programs that give shoppers credit for their used items.

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5. High-tech items will see amazing discounts on Black Friday.

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6. You'll also be able to find great deals on home improvement items from retailers like Lowe's and Home Depot.

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