Black Friday is approaching, marking the unofficial kickoff to the holiday shopping season. While the event offers many buying opportunities, it also presents the challenge of shopping smartly.

Opinions expressed by Forbes Contributors are their own. I write about consumer trends shaping the future of retail. The holiday shopping season is upon us, bringing new consumer spending habits ...

Black Friday is the biggest shopping event of the year with some of the best prices available on electronics, kitchen gadgets, toys, fashion and more. Retailers, such as Walmart and Amazon ...

Does the thought of Black Friday discounts and the shopping frenzy they promote make you cringe? There are three ways you can make Black Friday shopping more effective and pleasurable by following ...