Inside Hobby Lobby on Black Friday: What in-Store Clearance Aisles Actually Look Like

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Many shoppers assume holding out for late November guarantees the best price on holiday accents. This assumption is false.

The retailer retired its famous "40% off single item" coupon back in February 2021, shifting to an everyday sales model. As a consequence, prices during Black Friday week match identical prices offered during the second week of October. If an artificial wreath is priced at $59.99 with a 50% discount on November 28, that identical wreath sold for $29.99 three weeks earlier.

Wait too long, and selection disappears. Hobby Lobby does not maintain warehouse restocks for late holiday promotions. Once an artificial tree model, a specific ornament collection, or patterned holiday ribbon sells out in mid-November, regional stores rarely receive secondary shipments. Holding out for Black Friday often trades product availability for identical pricing.