Making Cents: Black Friday is an opportunity - but be careful

The Black Friday phenomenon, which rolls around again on November 24, has exploded in popularity in Ireland in recent years, writes Gráinne McGuinness

The Black Friday phenomenon has exploded in popularity in Ireland in recent years, and rolls around again on November 24. In its US home, it is a popular shopping day because it falls the day after Thanksgiving and many people are off work.

However, despite the fact that it is an ordinary working day here, retailers and shoppers have adopted the day with enthusiasm.