It's just a few weeks away and Black Friday 2014 will officially start Nov. 28, the Friday following Thanksgiving.

This mad sale day was previously held in the United States alone and different retail stores offer great deals and sales for customers. Now, retailers from United Kingdom and other countries are joining in the fun, including Amazon UK, Apple, John Lewis and Asda.

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Black Friday got its name because businesses saw their profits in the black or profitable on this day. A couple of retailers will begin offering discounts as early as Nov. 24. Reports claim Macy's, Best Buy and Walmart will open their doors at 6:00 p.m. on Thanksgiving Day, Nov. 27.

Several online stores will also offer promos on Nov. 28 at midnight.

In the United States, a couple of stores will open at 5:00 p.m. on Black Friday while UK stores will open at 8:00 a.m. The event is infamous for its long queues at stores so people are encouraged to shop online during this time, instead.

Those that would rather go to the stores should be there early with comfortable clothes, shoes and a whole lot of patience.

Apple fans can get discounted gift cards in the United States and big cash discounts in UK.

Amazon will also offer lightning deals, which are offers limited to several amazing products at reduced prices.

John Lewis will offer greats deals on laptops, gadgets and TVs while Asda is expected to offer promos similar to Walmart's. People should start watching out for great deals starting Nov. 24.

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