Black Friday (shopping) XXL" (XXL day) instead of Black Friday. An alternative was brought up by some online businesses in 2018, called "French Days", which goal is to replicate Black Friday during spring season (starting around the first day of May). In Germany, "Black Friday" retailer advertisements refer to "Black Week" and "Black Shopping" in English language, with sales lasting an entire week (excluding Sundays when most retail stores are closed). During this sale time, stores keep their normal working hours; and though goods are offered at reduced prices, the prices are no more significantly slashed than normal weekly price reductions. Apple was
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