TYLER, Texas — If you are looking to get ahead on your gift shopping checklist then you may have already - or still need to visit local retail stores for Black Friday sales.
On Friday, the Broadway Square Mall in Tyler was full of East Texans who were shopping for apparel, jewelry and other doorbuster deals.
Major retailers in the mall had deals like buy one get one and discounts ranging from 30% to 70% off items like shoes, toys, and even sportswear.
Local businesses also had some great deals and say that Black Friday is a time where they earn an extra burst of revenue.
One pair of sisters have been on the hunt for discounted gifts since early in the morning.
"We just left Old Navy where everything was 50% off. The checkout lines were long this morning, but there's no traffic so it was nice," Black Friday shoppers Jody Evers and Janece Fletcher said.
For people who didn't get a chance to shop in person, make sure to grab your laptop and check out all the deals Cyber Monday has in store after the weekend.
It's a perfect option for those interested in staying away from the crowds and traffic that come with Black Friday sales.