Police called to 'Black Friday' frenzy at Welsh stores
Police were called to a Tesco store in Cardiff overnight after reports of clashes between customers squabbling to get their hands on 'Black Friday' bargains.
Welsh retailers welcome 'Black Friday' rush
The festive shopping season starts today with retailers across Wales expecting thousands of shoppers on what is known as 'Black Friday'.
Originally imported from America, the term refers to the day when shops see a rush in the run up to Christmas and offer big discounts and deals.
Last year, Black Friday was the second busiest spending day in the entire year, with shoppers parting with more than £200 million.
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'Black Friday' frenzy sees police called to stores
Police were called to several Tesco stores in Wales to deal with chaos at midnight. Huge numbers hunted for bargains in shops and online.
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13 top tips on how to bag a bargain on Black Friday
As shoppers gear up for one of the biggest challenges in the bargain hunter's calender, Ashleigh Swan shares her top Black Friday tips.