Black Friday (shopping) Black Friday (shopping) Black Friday is an informal name for the Friday following Thanksgiving Day in the United States, which is celebrated on the fourth Thursday of November. The day after Thanksgiving has been regarded as the beginning of America's Christmas shopping season since 1952, although the term "Black Friday" didn't become widely used until more recent decades. Many stores offer highly promoted sales on Black Friday and open very early, such as at midnight, or may even start their sales at some time on Thanksgiving. Black Friday is not an official holiday, but California and some other states observe
Stage Stores Stage Stores Stage Stores is a department store company specializing in retailing brand name apparel, accessories, cosmetics, footwear, and housewares throughout the United States. The corporate office is located in Houston, Texas. Stage Stores operates 793 stores in 42 states under the Bealls, Palais Royal, Peebles, Stage, Gordmans, and Goody's nameplates. The company operates stores primarily in Midwestern, Southeastern, Mid-Atlantic, and New England regions. Stores can be found in shopping malls and centers or in standalone locations. In 2011, Stage Stores began a new chain called Steele's, but in March 2014 it was announced that these stores are being sold