Black Friday Sales 2021: Mall Hours In Georgia

GEORGIA — Last year, the coronavirus pandemic changed Black Friday as Americans knew it. Retailers in Georgia cut back hours. Some moved sales online to avoid large crowds in stores.

Black Friday falls on Nov. 26 this year. Millions of Americans are now vaccinated against the coronavirus, which means many die-hard shoppers are planning a return to Black Friday normalcy.

Not so fast, some experts say.

While coronavirus may not be top of mind as Americans hit the lines outside their favorite retailers, the ongoing global supply chain issues could take a huge bite out of their Black Friday fun.

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Thanks to supply chain issues, many popular holiday gifts will be in short supply or more expensive than usual. While sales might be starting sooner this year, shoppers might not see the steep discounts they’re used to on Black Friday, CBS News reported citing Consumer Reports. The problem could be worse for new or in-demand products such as high-tech toys.

Still, some shoppers aren’t likely to miss out on their favorite holiday tradition.

As you plan this year’s Black Friday itinerary, you’ll want to know when malls and shopping are open in metro Atlanta, listed in alphabetical order:

• Arbor Place: Closed on Thanksgiving Day, open 7 a.m.-9 p.m. on Black Friday.
• Atlantic Station: Open 10 a.m.-9 p.m. on Thanksgiving Day and Black Friday.
• Avalon: Closed on Thanksgiving Day, open 9 a.m.-9 p.m. on Black Friday.
• Avenue East Cobb: Open 10 a.m.-7 p.m. on Thanksgiving Day, and 9 a.m.-9 p.m. on Black Friday.
• The Avenue Peachtree City: Open 10 a.m.-9 p.m. on Thanksgiving Day and Black Friday.
• The Avenue West Cobb: Open 10 a.m.-9 p.m. on Thanksgiving Day and Black Friday.
• The Collection at Forsyth: Open 10 a.m.-9 p.m. on Thanksgiving Day and Black Friday.
• Colony Square Mall: Closed on Thanksgiving Day, open 8 a.m.-9 p.m. on Black Friday.
• Cumberland Mall: Closed on Thanksgiving Day, open 9 a.m.-9 p.m. on Black Friday.
• The Forum on Peachtree Parkway: Open 10 a.m.-9 p.m. on Black Friday. Some retailers will be open Thanksgiving Day. Call individual stores for hours.
• The Gallery at South DeKalb: Open 10 a.m.-8 p.m. on Thanksgiving Day and Black Friday.
• Greenbriar Mall: Closed on Thanksgiving Day, open 10 a.m.-8 p.m. on Black Friday.
• Halcyon: Closed Thanksgiving Day, except for Ocean and Acre and HOBNOB Neighborhood Tavern. Open 10 a.m.-9 p.m. on Black Friday.
• Krog Street Market: Closed on Thanksgiving Day, open 7 a.m.-10 p.m. on Black Friday.
• Lenox Square Mall: Closed on Thanksgiving Day, open from 6 a.m.-9 p.m. on Black Friday.
• Mall of Georgia: Closed on Thanksgiving Day, open 6-9 p.m. on Black Friday.
• The Mall at Stonecrest: Closed on Thanksgiving Day, open 9 a.m.-9 p.m.
• North Georgia Premium Outlets: Closed Thanksgiving Day, open 6 a.m.-9 p.m. on Black Friday.
• Northlake Mall: Closed on Thanksgiving Day, open 8 a.m.-9 p.m. on Black Friday.
• North Point Mall: Closed on Thanksgiving Day, open 9 a.m.-9 p.m. on Black Friday.
• Outlet Shoppes at Atlanta: Closed Thanksgiving Day, open 6 a.m.-9 p.m. on Black Friday.
• Perimeter Mall: Closed on Thanksgiving Day, open from 9 a.m.-9 p.m. on Black Friday.
• Phipps Plaza: Closed on Thanksgiving Day, open from 8 a.m.-9 p.m. on Black Friday.
• Ponce City Market: Closed on Thanksgiving Day, open 10 a.m.-9 p.m. on Black Friday.
• Tanger Outlets Commerce: Closed on Thanksgiving Day, open 6 a.m.-9 p.m. on Black Friday.
• Tanger Outlets Locust Grove: Closed on Thanksgiving Day, open 6 a.m.-9 p.m. on Black Friday.
• Town Center at Cobb: Closed on Thanksgiving Day, open 7 a.m.-9 p.m. on Black Friday.

A recent survey by Gallup found Americans plan to spend an average of $837 on gifts this season, up just slightly from the $805 they estimated they would spend last year.

Both pandemic-era estimates are lower than what Gallup found in the preceding few years, including the record-high $942 recorded in 2019.

Meanwhile, the National Retail Federation is predicting holiday spending this year has the potential to shatter previous records. The organization has predicted holiday sales will increase between 8.5 percent and 10.5 percent over 2020, meaning shoppers intend to spend about $859 billion.

To avoid overspending on holiday gifts, it’s important to make a list, set a budget and stick to it. Also, know your shopping triggers. For example, many people can’t resist a sale. But not all bargains are created equal, and shoppers should be wary of the “buy more, save more” types of deals.

“You think you are getting a better value when you see $10 off $50 or $20 off $50, but it’s the same percent discount, so don’t let that discount claim make you spend more,” consumer savings expert Andrea Woroch told CNBC.

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