With everyday costs remaining at an all-time high, we’re all looking for ways to save money, and for many of us, this means taking advantage of sales, deals and discounts. New research by VoucherCodes found that a third of Brits now only shop during sales periods, such as Black Friday (31%).
For some types of purchases, this figure is even higher. For example, when buying tech two-fifths of Brits only purchase during sales periods (41%); for clothes it’s 37% of us, and 34% when purchasing a holiday. Some people are taking their frugalness to another level, going so far as to quit shopping altogether for the next six months until they can make the most of the Black Friday sales (39%).
However, many of us simply don’t want to wait until the winter to snap up a bargain. That’s why VoucherCodes has launched Black FriMAY - a brand new savings event with unbeatable savings exclusive to VoucherCodes! The event aims to make summer more affordable by offering Black Friday-level discounts ahead of the summer, so you can stock up on all your sunny weather essentials without busting your budget!
When is Black FriMAY?
Black FriMAY takes place exactly six months before Black Friday, giving shoppers the perfect opportunity to grab a deal on their summer wardrobe, garden furniture, holidays and more. Lasting for seven days between 22nd -28th May, bargain hunters will be able to find offers across a range of categories, such as fashion, travel, home and garden, beauty, children’s toys, food and drink and more.
What to expect
We know that this year, there are certain items that are on everyone’s summer hit list. Our research shows that in the next three months, half of Brits plan on buying new clothes for the summer (49%), and two-fifths are planning on purchasing garden essentials, such as fire pits, egg chairs, BBQs, inflatables and more (42%). Holidays are understandably also set to be very popular this summer, with many Brits planning on jetting off to escape the unpredictable British weather (27%).
So, to make sure you can save on all your summer must-haves, we’ve worked closely with some of the nation's most-loved brands to get you the best possible deals this summer, including TUI, LOOKFANTASTIC, and Samsung, just to name a few!
We’ve compiled a list of all the best discounts and rewards live over Black FriMAY week to give you a head start with your summer shopping. Check out a few of our top picks below, not all offers are live for the full seven days
TUI
If you’re looking for a deal on a summer getaway, TUI is the perfect solution. Over the Black FriMAY week, you can get a £60 Amazon voucher when you spend £500 on a holiday!
John Lewis
Get the family set for Summer. Get £20 off £200 and £50 off £500, exclusively for new and existing My John Lewis members. Join My John Lewis for free.
Virgin Media
With Virgin Media, you can bag yourself a free £150 Amazon Voucher plus £0 set up fee with Fibre Broadband Only Packages from £15 p/m at Virgin Media. This offer is available to any new Virgin Media customers.
Lights.co.uk
Lights.co.uk are offering a 15% discount when you spend over £120. Perfect for upgrading your garden in time for summer, or just updating the lights in your home.
The Fragrance Shop
As well as getting 15% off all orders at The Fragrance Shop, including fragrances in their up to 60% off mid-season sale, you can also get a free £5 Amazon voucher when you spend over £65.
LOOKFANTASTIC
Looking to upgrade your beauty regime? Look no further than LOOKFANTASTIC. This week you can get 25% off the RRP of selected beauty orders.
Samsung
This week Samsung are offering whole host of amazing exclusive discounts, including 15% off TVs over £1,500, 12% off all vacuum cleaners and 15% off all ovens - plus you'll get a free £35 voucher with all orders over £300. If you're thinking about investing in a new TV, phone, or even a new home, appliance now's the time to buy!
Domino's
Everyone loves pizza, and this week with Domino’s you can get 30% off all orders over £25. Or, if you head to their app, you can get 50% off orders.
Buyagift
If you’re in the market for some action, a spa day, or a lovely meal out, then look no further. With Buyagift, you can get an extra 25% off orders this week. All their experiences and gifts come with free extensions and exchanges, and the voucher is valid for 12 months!
Win your summer wishlist
Not only do VoucherCodes have some fantastic offers over our Black FriMAY week, but we’re also giving one lucky person a chance to win their summer wishlist. The winner will get £2,000 to spend on everything they need to make their summer the best one yet. Whether it's flights or festival tickets, garden furniture, a new wardrobe, or even your very own hot tub - it’s completely up to you!
Plus, if you enter the competition before 24th May, you’ll be entered into an early draw to bag yourself the ultimate summer staple: a free iced coffee. The coffee voucher will be added to your VoucherCodes account on 25th May if you’re a winner, so don’t forget to come back and check if you’re one of the lucky few.
How to get the most out of Black FriMAY
Like what you hear? Avoid missing out on any Black FriMAY action by following our top tips below.
Download the VoucherCodes app
We have our very own mobile app so you can get all the latest deals and offers straight to your phone. Whether you’re at home or on the go, you’ll never miss out on a discount again. You can download the app via the App Store, or Play Store if you’re an android user.
Sign up to our Newsletter
When entering our competition or visiting the Black FriMAY page, make sure you sign up to the VoucherCodes Newsletter, that way you’ll be first to hear when any new offers go live. Just don’t forget to tick the little box to sign up to marketing emails.
Install DealFinder
As well as our app, we also have a browser extension. DealFinder searches for discount codes and rewards whilst you're shopping and automatically adds them to your basket so you can use our Black FriMAY offers and save in just a couple of clicks.
Follow us on socials
VoucherCodes can be found on all the main social media platforms including Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and TikTok. Throughout the Black FriMAY week we’ll be sharing some of the best offers from the nation's favourite brands so give us a follow and keep an eye out for some great deals.
Take advantage of our NHS and Student offers
If you work for the NHS or are a student you can get even more discounts with VoucherCodes. Just sign up with your normal email address and then verify your account with your NHS or student email address to get access to bonus offers.
