While REI is conspicuously not having a Black Friday sale, there are sales at Backcountry and Public Lands, along with some great deals at our favorite cottage industry brands like Six Moon Designs, Zenbivy, Gossamer Gear, and more. Below are the best deals on all our favorite tents, backpacks, sleeping bags, pads, cookware, outdoor apparel, and more. Not sure what you need? Check out our many outdoor gear guides.
'Tis the season to shop till you literally drop with the ABC Savings Holiday Extravaganza! We're turning up the holiday cheer with deals from more than two dozen incredible brands on products you already love-and some new favorites you're about to discover. Get ready to deck your halls (and your closet, and your kitchen) with everything from cozy lounge sets and sleek earbuds to festive mocktail mixes and smart cooking solutions, just in time for the most wonderful time of the year!
As a shopping writer, I'm constantly on the hunt for the best deals. One place I can always count on for great prices across a wide range of products - from bedding and tech to kitchenware and cleaning supplies - is QVC. And now is the time to check it out if you want to save big bucks because the retailer's three-day Non-Stop Holiday Event is here!
For small businesses, the holiday season is both a blessing and a balancing act. From November through December, many companies earn up to 30% of their annual revenue but also experience the most intense stress on inventory, logistics, staffing, and marketing systems. The pressure to meet demand while keeping margins healthy is challenging. According to Adobe, consumer spending is forecasted to reach $253.4 billion for the 2025 holiday season.
Switch Force posted a cryptic message referencing "912" and "missing games," suggesting that a Nintendo Direct featuring more Switch 2 games could take place on September 12. VGC, meanwhile, said it heard from sources that a Nintendo Direct is planned for mid-September. Nintendo hosting a Nintendo Direct in September would not be surprising at all given Nintendo historically hosts Direct events in September.
The Toasts not Tariffs Coalition warned that tariffs could result in a $2 billion sales loss during the holiday season, affecting 25,000 American jobs.
