All Future Shop stores opening early for its biggest Black Friday sale yet

Savings continue through the weekend and ends with a Cyber Monday splash on Futureshop.ca

BURNABY, BC, Nov. 25, 2014 /CNW/ - Now entering its sixth Black Friday sale in Canada, Future Shop has seen the widely popular occasion balloon to become its second-most successful sales weekend of the year.  To support Canadians' desire to make the most out of this shopping opportunity, Future Shop is pleased to announce it is opening all stores across Canada early on Friday, November 28. Every store will open doors at 6:00 a.m. local time; stores in Quebec will open at 8:00 a.m. local time, respecting laws.

Future Shop will once again feature tremendous deals in-store over Black Friday weekend, and is anticipated to drive record sales right through to Cyber Monday – the Monday following Black Friday – with a massive Futureshop.ca online sale to cap off the weekend.

Media are invited to visit all Future Shop stores on Black Friday to capture the excitement of eager Canadians, ready to shop the hottest deals during one of Canada's biggest retail days of the year.

Interview opportunities:

The following representatives from Future Shop are available for comment:

• Thierry Hay-Sabourin, vice-president of e-commerce
• Elliott Chun, communications manager
• General managers and local representatives from Future Shop stores across Canada

Topics for discussion:

• Black Friday and Cyber Monday shopping trends in Canada
• Sales results expectations and comparisons to previous years
• Impact of Black Friday and Cyber Monday on retailers and the holiday shopping experience
• How Future Shop is embracing and celebrating Black Friday and Cyber Monday
• Gift suggestions for everyone in your life

To locate the Future Shop store nearest you or for more information, visit Futureshop.ca.

About Future Shop
Founded in 1982, BC-based Future Shop is Canada's leading destination for a total retail experience. With 135 stores across the country, the nation's premier web store (www.futureshop.ca), and unparalleled customer support from Geek Squad both online and in-store, Future Shop continues to be a leader in Canadian retail. Having been recognized for 'Best Omni-Channel Integration' at the 2014 Canada Post E-commerce Innovation Awards, Future Shop delivers the largest in-store selection of consumer electronics and lifestyle goods, and features an expanded assortment of products online at FutureShop.ca. Through its Future Generation Tech Labs community initiative, Future Shop is proud to connect youth with technology to inspire, motivate, and empower their education (www.futureshop.ca/futuregeneration).

SOURCE: Future Shop