Black Friday is coming up quickly, with thousands of retailers flaunting their best deals of the year. We're shoppers at heart, so you know we're already scoping out 2024's offerings! Given that the list of stores and brands hosting Black Friday and Cyber Monday sales this year is essentially endless,

Jie Zhang, a professor of marketing at the University of Maryland’s Robert H. Smith School of Business, points to a 1951 mention of “Black Friday” in a New-York based trade publication — which noted that many workers simply called in sick the day after Thanksgiving in hopes of having a long holiday weekend.

One of the most sought-after gifts during the holiday season is UGG boots. At DSW, we are seeing discounts of up to 40% off on select UGG boot styles, including the top-rated UGG essential mini bootie, now on sale for about $40 off its original price.