Can you believe this is the eighth year that we’ve published the iheartretail.com Black Friday, Small Business Saturday, and Cyber Monday shopping guide? I could not be more excited that every year, thousands of readers tune in to plan their post-Thanksgiving shopping with the independent retailers we’re grateful to be supporting.
If you’re a regular iheartretail.com reader, then you’re already probably pretty keen on shopping and spending locally. But if this is your first time reading our annual shopping guide, please take just a moment to check out these impressive numbers on why shopping local impacts the communities we live in:
- Small businesses donate 250% more than larger businesses to non-profits and community causes. (Source: Seattle Good Business Network)
- If you spend $100 at a local business, roughly $68 stays in your local economy. If you spend the same are a large business, only $43 stays in the local economy. (Source: Civic Economics Study in Grand Rapids, Michigan)
So there you have it, you can feel good about savings big when you shop small this holiday season – and throughout the year!
And now, here’s this year’s list as of Thursday, November 24, at 11:45 a.m. If you’re a retailer and would like to be added to this list, please email your information to me at Lisa@iheartretail.com and I’ll do my best to add your details in a timely fashion… in between great eats and drinks with family and friends, of course!
Black Friday
Apex
My Girlfriend’s Closet – 10 a.m. until 5 p.m., 25% off all accessories (jewelry, handbags, scarves, accessories, vendor items excluded
The Doodling Bug® Boutique – Pink Friday at The Doodling Bug® Boutique! Pink doughnuts, hot cocoa bar and fabulous deals! 30% off from 10am-noon (ONLINE CODE: TAKE30), 20% off from noon-2pm (ONLINE CODE: TAKE20), 10% off from 2pm-9pm (ONLINE CODE: TAKE10); Open 10am-9pm.
Cary
ADORE – Both ADORE locations will be having an extra 25% off the lowest price of everything (excluding some, not all, Chanel and Louis Vuitton)
Azura Skin Care Center – All products are buy one, get one half off. Yes, you can mix and match your products. So come in and stock up on your essentials and pick up some stocking stuffers for those hard to buy on your list! Also, laser hair removal is buy one area, get two areas free! This can be “prepay” and we safely treat all skin types! This is valid for only Friday and Saturday so stop in, call 919-307-8033, or email us at hello@azuraskin.com today!
ESCENTUELLE Signature Fragrance Creation – Gift Certificate Specials: $20 off One-Person Session (code: NCWeekend) and $40 off Two-Person Session (code: NCWeekend2) through Nov. 30th
Joint Venture Jewelry – Open 11am – 6pm; $100 OFF a jewelry purchase of $250 or more! Must mention I Heart Retail to redeem. Not valid on liquidations.
Peachy Keen – 20% OFF one item! Mention I Heart Retail to redeem. Open 11am – 6pm
Perfect Piece – Black Friday Sale featuring over 30 individual vendor sales, along with additional furniture and accessory mark downs! Sale will take place during normal business hours – 9am to 6pm
Swagger – 15% off scarves, 15% off SCOUT, 20% off Alex & Ani, ALL CLOTHING will be 15% off Wednesday – Sunday in-store and online!
Chapel Hill
Uniquities – Nov. 23-28: 15% off $200+, 20% off $500+, 25% off $800+, on full price and sale items! Not valid on previous purchases.
Charlotte, Cornelius, and Huntersville
Ivy & Leo – $20 gift cards for the first 50 customers in line! 8:00 am-10:00 am receive 30% off store-wide, 10:00 am-12:00 pm receive 25% off store-wide, and 12:00 pm-close receive 20% off store-wide
FiFi’s Fine ReSale – We will open an hour earlier, all off our items will be on Sale, excluding some red dot items and purple dot items.
We have a special offer for our VIP customers who have our FiFi’s APP. They will receive an additional sale on their APP from 9-10:30!
Uniquities – Nov. 23-28: 15% off $200+, 20% off $500+, 25% off $800+, on full price and sale items! Not valid on previous purchases.
JT Posh – 9 a.m. until 10 a.m., 30% off; 10 a.m. until 11 a.m., 25% off; 12 p.m. until 4 p.m., 20% off
Durham
Fifi’s of Durham – Come in for our regular 50% off sale and also enjoy 15% off on ALL full priced merchandise, including RED DOT DESIGNER items!
Morrisville
cute buttons gift and paper boutique – Open 10a to 8p, gift with purchase of $25 or more.
Paisley – Black Friday-40% off an item 10am-1pm, 15% off the rest of the day
Raleigh – Cameron Village
Bailey’s Fine Jewelry – Limited edition Alex and Ani snowflake charm and 20% off your entire Alex and Ani purchase, Nov. 24-28
bevello – Receive a scratch-off ticket at the time of checkout to reveal your discount, receive up to 30% off! Make a $150 purchase and receive a FREE bevello tote bag while supplies last
Certain Things – 8:00 am-10:00 am receive 50% off clothing*, and 10:00 am-6:00 pm receive 20% off clothing* (*limited exclusions)
Charlotte’s – 9:00 am-10:00 am receive 25% off storewide*, and 10:00 am-6:00 pm receive 20% off store-wide (*special orders and some exclusions apply)
Fifi’s – Receive 15-50% off store-wide
Great Outdoor Provision Company – Tons of “Chill Friday” deals throughout the weekend, find the full list here. Also, 10% of your purchase during the hours of 9:00 am-12:00 pm on Friday goes to WRAL’s Coats for Children benefiting the Salvation Army of Wake County
Ivy & Leo – $20 gift cards for the first 50 customers in line! 8:00 am-10:00 am receive 30% off store-wide, 10:00 am-12:00 pm receive 25% off store-wide, and 12:00 pm-close receive 20% off store-wide
Kristen’s Shoes & Apparel – 8:00 am-10:00 am receive 50% off, 10:00 am-12:00 pm receive 40% off, and 12:00 pm-6:00 pm receive 30% off shoes, boots, and apparel
Light Years Jewelry – 15% off all fashion, sterling silver, 14kt gold-fill, vermeil, plain or stone rings, through Sunday 11/27
Mod Mule – CoFi handmade leather IPAD Cover give away: come by store to register for raffle being drawn at 8:00 pm; 40% off certain items until 1:00 pm; 20% off any one item after 1:00 pm
Moon & Lola – 30% off store-wide and sale items up to 75% off
Opulence of Southern Pines – Buy any Barefoot Dreams robe or lounger and receive a pair of Barefoot Dreams Cozy Chic socks free
The Local Squirrel – 25% off storewide on Friday and Saturday, INCLUDING artwork
Uniquities – 25% off all dresses (includes cocktail dresses) on Nov. 25, 26, 27th (Friday-Sunday)
Raleigh – Downtown
the art of style – 20% off all black merchandise
Crude Bitters and Sodas – $2 off all Crude Bitters products for cash payments, raffle tickets for giveaways for cash payments specialty gift sets.
Emily & Co. – 10% off all furniture and 20% off Christmas ornaments
Galatea boutique – Join Galatea as we collect Coats and Socks to benefit our local Raleigh Rescue Mission. The need is great and Galatea is here to help… donate clean coats and new socks and Get 15% off a new coat, sweater, jacket, etc… at Galatea Boutique!
Holly Aiken Bags + Stitch – 25% off in-stock and custom at Stitch and online use code: GIVING valid through Nov. 28″
Runologie – “Let’s Keep Moving” sidewalk sale with select apparel from $5-$25, select shoes @ $50 and $75 as well as complimentary mimosas, coffee and beer while you shop.
Seaboard Wine & Tasting Bar – 20% off case discounts mix & match (some exclusions apply. See website for details). $5 flights at the wine bar all day! Choose three 1.5oz pours of any wines open at the bar for $5!” Free “Shop Small” tote bags to the first 20 customers.
Raleigh
A Bridal World – A free veil with the purchase of a wedding gown! Free veil value up to $150; any veil chosen with a price above $150 can have the difference paid. Valid with a wedding gown purchased on 11-25-2016 that is valued at $399 and up.
ADORE – Both ADORE locations will be having an extra 25% off the lowest price of everything (excluding some, not all, Chanel and Louis Vuitton)
Ambiente Modern Furniture – Up to 70% off – Nov. 25-Dec. 4
Around Again – 24th Annual Turkey Day Sale!
Arrive between 10am-11am for an extra 20% off your entire purchase! Arrive between 11am-12pm for an extra 15% off your entire purchase! Arrive after 12pm for all day savings of an extra 10% off your entire purchase.
Atlantic Avenue Orchid & Garden – ALL Trees and Shrubs 50% OFF, late fall and winter is the best time to plant trees and shrubs in North Carolina. Talk to our staff about which plants will perform well for your needs and space.
BeyondBlue Interiors – Ornaments and accessories 25% off, additional 10% off sale items, *few exclusions apply
Bunn DJ Company – Be here at 10am this Friday for our Black Friday Sale! DJ Services and all add-ons on sale! First come, first served!
Call in orders will be taken at 11am. *limited dates apply ”
Dazzle & Lace – 20 percent off one item and 10 off all additional purchases. Free delivery in the Raleigh area for orders over $100. Visit us online or contact us to place your custom holiday orders. We have something for everyone and every budget. Discount offer expires Dec. 1, 2016.
J. Alane’s Fine Lingerie – Black Friday
15% off Everything All Day* Excludes current markdowns, Previous Purchases and previous special orders
MADISON – 9am-2pm: 25% OFF STORE-WIDE. Cameron Village & North Hills, 2pm thru Sunday 11/27: 15% OFF STORE-WIDE. Open 9am-7pm.
Market Imports – 30% off store-wide
Midtown Olive Oil – Purchase $50 or more, receive a $10 gift card. *one card per customer; not valid with other offers; Friday: 10 am – 6 pm
Mobley’s Shoes – 20% off all boots, 15% off all clogs, $10 off slippers
Monroe 26 – Black Friday 15% off your total purchase OPEN: 10am-5pm, (Some exclusions apply)
nuvonivo – Up to 80% off Fashion, including free shipping on all orders!
Paisley – Crabtree Valley Location: Thanksgiving night-15% off your entire purchase, Black Friday-20% off your purchase 6am-10am, 15% off the rest of the day
Raleigh Diamond Fine Jewelry – Raleigh’s largest fine jewelry showroom featuring thousands of fine, designer, estate and antique jewelry pieces. Come browse our 10,000 square foot showroom and enjoy 20% our entire storewide inventory. Unbeatable service, value and selection await you at Raleigh Diamond.
Red and White Shop – 20% off all purchases over $75; valid in-store 10 a.m. until 8 p.m.; use online until 11:59 p.m. with code BLKFRIDAY20
Scout & Molly’s – Join us for mimosas, coffee & KILLER BLACK FRIDAY DEALS! We will open early at 8am! Shop early to save BIG! 40% OFF 8AM-12PM
30% OFF 12PM-4PM, 20% OFF 4PM-8PM, *Black Friday Deals exclude any already reduced merchandise with a greater discount
SRI Shoe Warehouse – 6-10 a.m.: 30% off; 10 a.m. until closing: 20% off; includes shoes, jewelry, and and apparel.
The Organic Bedroom – 10%-20% off Organic and Natural mattresses
Uniquities – Nov. 23-28: 15% off $200+, 20% off $500+, 25% off $800+, on full price and sale items! Not valid on previous purchases.
Unleashed, the Dog & Cat Store – Visit our Crabtree Valley Mall kiosk on Black Friday for a special treat! Our kiosk will be open 6am-10pm and with any purchase we will be giving a FREE gourmet, all-natural, wheat-free decorated bakery cookie!
Online
A Native Look – 15% off sitewide on Friday, November 25!
Bald Head Blues – Polos and button downs 25% off. Jackets, boxers shorts, tee shirts 30% off cotton shorts, pants 40%. All woman’s tunics and kids tees and polos item 40% off.
geekchicfashion – Every purchase on Black Friday will receive a free gift with purchase! An exclusive, handmade (by me) leather keychain with geekchic glasses charm. Plus free shipping all weekend with code: THANKFUL16
JustNeem Body Care – Sign up at justneem.com for coupon code that will be sent via email Friday Morning, November 25. The first 100 Customers to use coupon code will receive 30% off and free shipping on their entire order. Remaining Customers that use coupon code after the first 100 will receive 25% off and free shipping on their entire order. Black Friday Sale will last through Sunday, November 27.
Small Business Saturday
Apex
My Girlfriend’s Closet – Downtown Apex store open 10:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m., enjoy 15% off your entire purchase including clearance and tag sale, savngs up to 90%, vendor items excluded.
The Doodling Bug® Boutique – Grab a Shop Local Tote Bag with $50 purchase! Open 10am-9pm.
The Rusty Bucket – Shop at The Rusty Bucket Friday, Saturday AND Sunday… FREE GIFT with purchases over $50, FREE BUCKET BUCKS to save you $ on your shopping in December, FREE SHIPPING * for your visiting out of state family and friends so they can get their purchases back home with no hassle* within continental United States and with minimum $50 purchase (does not apply to furniture)”
Cary
ADORE – Both ADORE locations will be having an extra 25% off the lowest price of everything (excluding some, not all, Chanel and Louis Vuitton)
ESCENTUELLE Signature Fragrance Creation – 15% off our naturals line (lotions, essential oil blends, and all-natural perfume) online and in-store Saturday, 11/26 (10 am – 6 pm); Gift Certificate Specials: $20 off One-Person Session (code: NCWeekend) and $40 off Two-Person Session (code: NCWeekend2) through Nov. 30th
Azura Skin Care Center – All products are buy one, get one half off. Yes, you can mix and match your products. So come in and stock up on your essentials and pick up some stocking stuffers for those hard to buy on your list! Also, laser hair removal is buy one area, get two areas free! This can be “prepay” and we safely treat all skin types! This is valid for only Friday and Saturday so stop in, call 919-307-8033, or email us at hello@azuraskin.com today!
Joint Venture Jewelry – Open 11am – 6pm, $100 OFF a jewelry purchase of $250 or more! Must mention I Heart Retail to redeem. Not valid on liquidations. We are also hosting our annual Holiday Wishlist Party on Sunday, November 27 from 1pm – 5pm. Featuring festive refreshments and all sales benefit Polka Dot Mama Melanoma Foundation — shopping with a cause! Learn more here: http://www.jointventurejewelry.com/event/holiday-wishlist-party-2016
My Girlfriend’s Closet – Downtown Cary location open 11:00 am – 4:00 pm, enjoy 15% off your entire purchase including clearance and tag sale, savings up to 90%, vendor items excluded.
Peachy Keen – 20% OFF one item! Mention I Heart Retail to redeem. Open 11am – 6pm. We are also hosting our annual Holiday Wishlist Party on Sunday, November 27 from 1pm – 5pm. Featuring festive refreshments and all sales benefit Polka Dot Mama Melanoma Foundation — shopping with a cause! Learn More Here: https://www.facebook.com/events/100708647080469/.
Perfect Piece – Sales and mark downs continue through Saturday during Small Business Saturday
Swagger – ALL CLOTHING will be 15% off Wednesday – Sunday instore and online!
Unleashed, the Dog & Cat Store – All of the Unleashed locations are excited to participate in Small Business Saturday! We will be giving out $5 vouchers with any purchase. The vouchers are good for anything in the store anytime during December and January, with no exclusions. We are open 10am-8pm.
Chapel Hill
Uniquities – Nov. 23-28: 15% off $200+, 20% off $500+, 25% off $800+, on full price and sale items! Not valid on previous purchases.
Cornelius and Huntersville
FiFi’s Fine ReSale – All items in our store will be on Sale excluding some red dot items and purple dot items. The first 36 customers will receive a special gift!
Uniquities – Nov. 23-28: 15% off $200+, 20% off $500+, 25% off $800+, on full price and sale items! Not valid on previous purchases.
Durham
Wine Authorities – The annual Sustain-A-Bull sale kicks off on Saturday (the 26th). This post-Thanksgiving tradition celebrates the vibrant local-shopping experience in the Bull City, and numerous retailers participate. Our contribution to the independent shopping festivities is a 20% discount on all Wine Authorities Selections. What’s more, you can save 25% on cases made up entirely of these WA-only offerings. Don’t worry if you’re a Raleigh customer! We appreciate your support and enthusiasm, and you’ll be able to take advantage of this nine-day (ending on Sunday, 12/4) sale as well. As usual, a “secret signal” is required to get in on the action. Don’t forget to show us the horn sign in the Bull City or the wolf in Packtown / Oak City at check out!
Morrisville
cute buttons gift and paper boutique – 15% off entire purchase (excludes sale and custom items), Open 10a to 8p, Gift with purchase of $25 or more
Paisley – Snacks and Drinks will be served in both locations, 20% off your purchase at both locations
Raleigh
A Bridal World – A free veil with the purchase of a wedding gown! Free veil value up to $150; any veil chosen with a price above $150 can have the difference paid. Valid with a wedding gown purchased on 11-26-2016 that is valued at $399 and up.
ADORE – Both ADORE locations will be having an extra 25% off the lowest price of everything (excluding some, not all, Chanel and Louis Vuitton)
Ambiente Modern Furniture – Up to 70% off – Nov. 25-Dec. 4
Around Again – Small Business Saturday – we will be serving drinks and light refreshments. All shoppers can register for a chance to win a gift card!
Atlantic Avenue Orchid & Garden – All weekend long: Christmas Ornaments – Buy One, Get One FREE; Holiday Ribbon – 50% OFF; Margaret Furlong Angels – 50% OFF; Everlasting Christmas Trees, Wreaths, & Garland – 30% OFF, Multiple styles and sizes available; Precision Swivel Garden Seat – 50% OFF
Crowemag Toys – 10% off all items in store and at flea market location(NC State Fairgrounds Flea Market inside the education bldg)
Dazzle & Lace – This offer us the same as Black Friday. Plus mention this ad and receive a gift from us to you! Offer expires 12/1/16.
Drum for Change – 17% off School Programs for 2017. Book now, save now. All arts education programs contracted between now and Christmas are eligible for this never-before offered discount. Learn more at https://www.smore.com/3wfb4
J. Alane’s Fine Lingerie – Small Business Saturday, Buy 2 items get a 3rd for 50% off**, **Least expensive item will be marked down 50%”
MADISON – 15% OFF STOREWIDE. Open 10am-7pm. Cameron Village & North Hills
Market Imports – 20% off store-wide
Midtown Olive Oil – Purchase $50 or more, receive a $10 gift card. *one card per customer; not valid with other offers. Saturday: 10 am – 6 pm”
Mobley’s Shoes – 20% off all boots, 15% off all clogs, $10 off slippers, through November 27, 2016!
Monroe 26 – Small Business Saturday- 20% off your total purchase. OPEN 10am-4pm (Some exclusions apply)
nuvonivo – Up to 80% off Fashion, including free shipping on all orders!
Paisley – Snacks and Drinks will be served in both locations, 20% off your purchase at both locations
Porch Fly Clothing – Use code SHOPSMALL to gain 40% off site-wide on porchfly.com
Uniquities – Nov. 23-28, 15% off $200+, 20% off $500+, 25% off $800+ on full price and sale items! Not valid on previous purchases.
Unleashed, the Dog & Cat Store – With every purchase on Small Business Saturday, at all of our locations, we will give a $5 voucher good for anything during December or January. Stock up on goodies for you pets, or gifts for your pet-loving friends! Open 10-8. Our mall kiosk will follow the mall’s extended Holiday Hours, which is 9am-10pm on Saturday.
Raleigh – Downtown
the art of style – 20% off entire store
Crude Bitters and Sodas – $2 off all Crude Bitters products for cash payments, raffle tickets for giveaways for cash payments specialty gift sets.
Emily & Co. – 10% off all furniture and 20% off Christmas ornaments
Galatea boutique – Join Galatea as we collect Coats and Socks to benefit our local Raleigh Rescue Mission. The need is great and Galatea is here to help… donate clean coats and new socks and Get 15% off a new Coat, Sweater, jacket etc… at Galatea Boutique! Let’s make a difference together!
Holly Aiken Bags + Stitch – 25% off in-stock and custom at Stitch and online use code: GIVING valid through Nov. 28
Runologie – “Shop Small” Group Run to start at 10AM which includes a 4 mile running route around downtown Raleigh to independent, local business for your shopping ideas. Select apparel from $5-$25, select shoes @ $50 and $75 as well as complimentary mimosas, coffee and beer while you shop.
Seaboard Wine & Tasting Bar – 20% off case discounts mix & match (some exclusions apply. See website for details. Free wine tasting from 12-4pm featuring wines discounted 25% by the case!
Wine Authorities – The annual Sustain-A-Bull sale kicks off on Saturday (the 26th). This post-Thanksgiving tradition celebrates the vibrant local-shopping experience in the Bull City, and numerous retailers participate. Our contribution to the independent shopping festivities is a 20% discount on all Wine Authorities Selections (look for the tag on these hand-picked exclusives and check out the list below). What’s more, you can save 25% on cases made up entirely of these WA-only offerings. Don’t worry if you’re a Raleigh customer! We appreciate your support and enthusiasm, and you’ll be able to take advantage of this nine-day (ending on Sunday, 12/4) sale as well. As usual, a “secret signal” is required to get in on the action. Don’t forget to show us the horn sign in the Bull City or the wolf in Packtown / Oak City at check out!
Online
geekchicfashion – Come shop with me in person at Perch Studios Holiday Market (106 S. Greensboro St, Carrboro NC) and get 10% off! Plus free shipping online all weekend with code: THANKFUL16
JustNeem Body Care – Sign up at justneem.com for coupon code that will be sent via email Friday Morning, November 25. The first 100 Customers to use coupon code will receive 30% off and free shipping on their entire order. Remaining Customers that use coupon code after the first 100 will receive 25% off and free shipping on their entire order. Black Friday Sale will last through Sunday, November 27.
Our State Store – 20% Off All Orders with Code GIFTLOCAL (excludes food)
Cyber Monday
Apex
The Doodling Bug® Boutique – Free Shipping, YAY!
Cary
ESCENTUELLE Signature Fragrance Creation – 20% off Prt-a-Porter Fragrances (for women and men) purchased online Monday 11/28; Gift Certificate Specials: $20 off One-Person Session (code: NCWeekend) and $40 off Two-Person Session (code: NCWeekend2) through Nov. 30th
Joint Venture Jewelry – Free shipping nationwide for all phone in orders from our website! www.jointventurejewelry.com Call 919-678-0092 to place your order.
Peachy Keen – Free shipping nationwide for all phone in orders from our website, Facebook or Instagram! www.thepeachykeen.com Call 919-678-0092 to place your order.
Charlotte
hidden arrow – It’s Cyber Monday, and it’s about to go down with 30% off the entire site! Oh and did we mention our NEW look and NEW arrivals?! How convenient. Today only, use code: itslitfam at checkout. Happy shopping babes! Love y’all, mean it.
Cornelius
FiFi’s Fine ReSale – We will offer free shipping to anyone who purchases from our website. All they have to do is go to www.fifislkn.com and hit the shop button!
Durham
Peter Millar – Orders placed through Monday receive complimentary Peter Millar S’well bottle
Morrisville
Paisley – 20% off on our website www.paisleync.com
Online Only
geekchicfashion – Everything on the website will be up to 30% off (no code needed)! Plus Free Shipping all weekend with code: THANKFUL16
Our State Store – 20% Off All Orders with Code GIFTLOCAL (excludes food)
nuvonivo – Up to 80% off Fashion, including free shipping on all orders!
Downtown Raleigh
Crude Bitters and Sodas – $2 off all products online, special one day gift sets.
Galatea boutique – Join Galatea as we collect Coats and Socks to benefit our local Raleigh Rescue Mission. The need is great and Galatea is here to help…donate clean coats and new socks and Get 15% off a new Coat, Sweater, jacket etc…. at Galatea Boutique!
Holly Aiken Bags + Stitch – 25% off in-stock and custom at Stitch and online use code: GIVING, valid through Nov. 28
Runologie – Free shipping on all online orders with the CODE: RUNFREE
Porch Fly – Use code SHOPSMALL to gain 40% off site-wide on porchfly.co
Lumina Clothing – Use code CYBER16 on your order at LuminaClothing.com to get 15% off your entire order. No questions asked.
Feelgoodz – 40% off the entire site
House of Swank – ALL SHIRTS $25 / 2 FOR $40 THROUGH MONDAY AT MIDNITE
Raleigh
Dazzle & Lace – Buy one get one half off. Offer expires 11/29/16. Place order by email or phone.
MADISON – 25% OFF SITEWIDE with code CYBERMONDAY
Midtown Olive Oil – Online orders over $50 are 20 % off. Coupon Code: cybershop
SRIShoes.com – 20% off the entire site
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