Black Friday may still be a few weeks away, but popular retailers like Amazon, Walmart and Target have already announced early deals and big sale plans.
Thanks to shifting consumer trends, sales once reserved for a single day or the weekend after Thanksgiving have expanded into the weeks leading up to and after the day, giving consumers more chances to develop their holiday shopping plan of attack and nab more deals.
Whether you're looking for the latest tech, toys and goodies for the little ones in your life, or a great price on fashion and beauty products you've been holding off on buying, early savings events and Black Friday day-of flash sales are some of the best times to cross items off your list.
Here is our guide to Black Friday prep, including when and where to shop for popular deals.
Check before you shop: Save money with these Black Friday shopping tips
