Black Friday: Preplanning Best Practices

Black Friday: Preplanning Best Practices
Jennifer Melendez struggles to carry bags of goods at the Black Thursday sale at the Toys 'R' Us store in Times Square Nov. 22, 2012 in New York City. Andrew Kelly/Getty Images
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Black Friday marketing executions seem to start earlier each year. Already, some regional retailers are offering Black Friday pricing for their weekend sales blitz. Given these occurrences, as a small-business owner involved in selling goods or services, it is logical to start developing what your marketing communications will be for this upcoming shopping season.

With back-to-school wrapping up, many retailers realize their second highest sales period next to Christmas. While the majority of the shopping has already occurred for back-to-school, there are some parents who focus their spending after school starts. So, there are some residual sales that could be realized. Deploying an online retargeting strategy allows you to re-engage potential buyers as you delve into your plans for Black Friday. You don’t want to leave any money on the table for someone else to get.