What are some interesting Black Friday retail stories?

Well, I heard of a situation where a store's website crashed on Black Friday. Customers had filled their virtual carts with items, but when they went to checkout, the site just froze. People lost their deals and were extremely frustrated. Also, there are times when the prices marked as 'discounted' on Black Friday are actually not that much of a bargain. A friend of mine thought she got a great deal on a TV, but later found out it was only a few dollars less than the regular price a month before.

There are also stories of overcrowded stores where it's almost impossible to move around. Shoppers end up getting pushed, shoved, and sometimes even trampled. For example, in some big department stores, people rush towards the discounted electronics section and it becomes a chaotic mess. It can be a very dangerous situation, not to mention the stress it causes.

Well, there was a time when a store's inventory system crashed on Black Friday. Customers were grabbing items, but the registers couldn't ring them up properly. Some people had to leave their carts full of items they thought they were getting at a great deal, only to be disappointed. Also, employees often have to deal with really rude customers during this time. They get yelled at for things out of their control, like running out of a popular item.

The most memorable one for me was when a big-box store had a 'doorbuster' deal on a new game console. People started camping out days in advance. When the doors finally opened, it was chaos. People were climbing over each other, and some merchandise got damaged in the process. It was a total mess.

Sure. There's a story of a bookstore that on Black Friday, instead of focusing on big bestsellers, they promoted local authors. They set up special readings and signings. It was a huge success as it attracted a different crowd who were interested in supporting local talent.

There are horror stories about parking too. Finding a parking spot near the store on Black Friday can be a nightmare. People drive around for ages, sometimes missing out on the early - bird deals because they are stuck in the parking lot. And when they do finally park, they might be so far away from the store that they have to walk a long distance in bad weather or with a lot of shopping bags, which is very inconvenient.

Well, in some 'Friday Black Stories', it might be related to superstitions. For example, there could be a story where a family believes that if they don't perform a certain ritual on Friday, bad things will happen to them. Or perhaps a story about a cursed object that only shows its power on Fridays. It could also be a story about a group of friends who experience paranormal activities every Friday when they meet at a particular place.

One Black Friday story is about the long queues outside stores. People would camp out overnight just to be the first to get the best deals. They'd bring tents, sleeping bags, and even hot drinks to keep warm. Another story could be about the amazing discounts that some stores offer. For example, a high - end electronics store once slashed the prices of their latest TVs by half, causing a huge rush of customers.

Sure. There are stories of people fighting over the last item on the shelf. I mean, really getting into physical altercations. It's supposed to be a time of shopping and celebration, but instead, it turns into a battlefield. And some stores have really bad inventory management. They advertise big sales, but then they don't have enough stock. So, customers end up disappointed and angry.

One interesting story from Black Friday 2019 was the long lines outside popular stores. People were camping out overnight just to get the best deals on electronics like the latest smartphones and gaming consoles.