Archwood Exchange hosts business events monthly and organized a block party featuring small and Black-owned businesses.

Then head to your favorite local retailer for Record Store Black Friday. Already in its 14th year, RSDBF is another chance to snag a suite of special releases (CDs, records and singles) from some of your most beloved bands and solo artists.

From air fryers to hair dryers, in the past decade Black Friday deals have become increasingly common. But some small businesses say the tradition is harming high streets and forcing traders into cutting prices they can ill afford to.