Black Friday week has arrived with many retailers already offering top savings on big name brands.

What started as a single day of discounts has turned into an extended sales event, spanning several days both in store and online.

Black Friday is this Friday, November 25 but here are some of the best buys you can get right now.

Get some deals before Black Friday:

•Amazon: Started from Monday, November 14

•Argos: Started Thursday, November 23

•eBay: Started from Thursday, November 17

•Tesco: Started from Monday, November 21

•Carphone Warehouse: Started from Monday, November 21

•Travel operators Thomson, Thomson Cruises and First Choice: Starting from Wednesday, November 23

Some stores giving great deals on the day: •Currys

•Samsung

•Nike

•New Look

•Ann Summers

Some facts about Black Friday

Originated in the USA in 1932 Retailers open early and offer slashed prices on goods while most retail websites offer discounts from midnight to midnight Takes place the Friday after Thanksgiving in America

Asda (a subsidiary of the American firm Walmart) introduced it to the UK in 2013 but publicly abandoned it in 2015

Now the biggest shopping day of the year in the UK Last year, 1.1 billion was spent on Black Friday with a spend of 3.3 billion over the entire weekend.

1.4 million people went into debt last year as a result of overspending

Origin of the name not known but it is believed that it could have come from the fact that many shops have their biggest profits on that day and detail their gains in black ink

How can I make the most out of the biggest shopping day of the year?

Queue early and wrap up warm and queue up early to avoid disappointment.

And wear something bright. If you find yourself getting shoved to the back of the queue when the doors open and you’re wearing something that makes you stand out, there’s always a chance shop staff might remember you were at the front and ensure you still get a good deal.

Get online

Most retailers will have offers available on their dedicated websites, and often with exclusive deals not available in stores.

If you miss out on Black Friday deals because you’re stuck at work, do not fear as you can always shop online on Cyber Monday (November 30), a day dedicated to extra deals.

Check social media Follow your favourite stores and brands on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

Flash sales and offers will immediately be posted on social media channels, which means you could potentially bag a bargain without even leaving the office or the comfort of your sofa.