Whether you’re looking to save on a pricey product, tick off your Christmas shopping list or just treat yourself, the John Lewis Black Friday event should be high on your agenda – and thankfully, it’s well underway.
Throughout the whole of November (yes, the retailer started early this year!), the stalwart has been discounting big-ticket items from the likes of Apple, Ninja, Shark, Charlotte Tilbury, AllSaints and Dyson, across tech, laptops, home appliances, beauty, fashion, mattresses, and so much more.
Delivering on its promise of stellar savings, the John Lewis Black Friday sale serves as the perfect opportunity to save on a new moisturiser, pair of earrings, vacuum cleaner or air fryer.
To save you from wading through the sheer number of offers available, as always, the IndyBest team of expert deal-hunters are on hand throughout the event and rounding up the best Black Friday deals at John Lewis. You’re welcome.
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Best John Lewis Black Friday 2023 deals
Apple Watch series 8, GPS, 45mm, red: Was £489, now £379, Johnlewis.com
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This Apple Watch comes packed with lots of new functionality, including temperature sensing, crash detection and sleep stage monitoring. It’s a huge upgrade over the Series 7 and still contains all the step-counting, calories and workout tracking. In our review of the smartwatch, our reviewer said: “It has a heart-rate monitor so that it can warn you if your heart rate goes unexpectedly high or low, or tell you if you have an irregular heart rhythm, along with notifications of cardio fitness.”
John Lewis organic Mulberry silk standard pillowcase: Was £45, now £36, Johnlewis.com
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Looking to get some beauty sleep? You need to add a silk pillowcase to your sleep environment. While we’ve not tested this one, the benefits of them have been well documented, including ensuring optimum hydration levels are maintained, and in turn, improving the look of fine lines and wrinkles.
Bosch series 4 WGG04409GB freestanding washing machine: Was £599, now £475, Johnlewis.com
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When it comes to investing in new appliances, Back Friday offers the perfect time to benefit from the best savings. If it’s a new washing machine you’re after, John Lewis has you covered. A very similar model took the top spot in our review of the best washing machines with our tester noting that it’s “exceptionally quiet, almost soothingly so, and it has a good selection of cycles, including dark wash, mixed load, and a super quick setting which gets your washing done in as little as 15 minutes”. This model has a 9kg maximum load, making it ideal for larger households.
Apple 2023 Apple MacBook Air 15.3in: Was £1,399, now £1,279, Johnlewis.com
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Looking for a new laptop? Well, you can save a rare £100 on Apple’s 2023 MacBook Air right now, thanks to the John Lewis Black Friday sale. In our review of the new launch, our tester said: “Apple’s MacBook Air 15in pulls off a clever trick: it adds significant extra screen size without losing the Air’s signature super-thin and super-light qualities.” Praising the portability and display for playback, they added that “the M2 processor is more than fast enough for most needs, handling all tasks effortlessly and silently.”
Ninja Foodi AF400UK 9.5L dual-zone air fryer: Was £219.99, now £179, Johnlewis.com
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Ninja’s dual zone air fryer has been reduced by £40, so now’s the time to invest if you’ve had one on your wish list for a while. The appliance comes with two interchangeable grill plates and is large enough to cook food for up to six people, making it a great option for families. Earning a spot in our round-up of the best air fryers, our tester said: “Chicken, chips and chopped-up veg cooked much faster and ended up a lot tastier and crispier compared to when cooking in the other air fryer models. So, it’s safe to say it has us sold.”
Shark anti hair wrap pet corded vacuum cleaner NZ801UKT: Was £299.99, now £179, Johnlewis.com
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This upright model features the brand’s renowned anti-hair-wrap technology and can tackle both hard surfaces and carpets – and you can switch between them with the simple touch of a button. The lift-away option makes it easy to detach the main unit of the floorhead, creating a lightweight vacuum that makes cleaning the stairs a breeze. It comes with upholstery and crevice tools, which will help tidy sofas, cushions, curtains and soft furnishings, too.
Tiffany & Co eau de parfum, 30ml: Was £71, now £56.80, Johnlewis.com
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If you’re looking for an indulgent gift to yourself or another, Tiffany’s classic eau de parfum is on sale with 20 per cent off right now. The fragrance has a floral scent and promises to be long-lasting on the skin. Not only is it luxe, but the elegant crystal bottle will also take pride of place on your dressing table.
Superdry sleeveless sequin a-line mini dress, black sequin: Was £79.99, now £63.99, Johnlewis.com
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Get party season ready for less, with 20 per cent off Superdry staples this Black Friday. This mini dress features a high neck and A-line silhouette, which combine for an effortlessly cool look for this winter and beyond. It’s super sparkly and will undoubtedly make a lovely addition to your wardrobe.
Kenwood KMX750 kMix stand mixer, black: Was £419.99, now £229.99, Johnlewis.com
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You can save nearly £200 on this state-of-the-art stand mixer. The appliance is extremely versatile, boasting six speeds, and features for all your star baker needs. The brand also claims the mixer is able to whip up enough batter for 44 cupcakes in one batch – consider us sold.
Lego speed champions Aston Martin: Was £40, now £29.99, Johnlewis.com
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With Christmas coming up, this Black Friday Lego deal will help Santa save some cash. Now with 25 per cent off, the 592-piece supercar set features Aston Martin’s Valkyrie AMR Pro and the Vantage GT3, along with a racing driver figure. Suitable for petrolheads aged nine and above, this is bound to be a hit when it’s unwrapped on Christmas morning.
When is Black Friday 2023 in the UK?
Black Friday takes place the day after the US holiday Thanksgiving, over the final weekend of November. Last year, the sales event kicked off on 25 November but this year it will land on Friday 24 November.
When will John Lewis’s Black Friday sale start in 2023?
Just like last year, John Lewis has started its Black Friday sale early, with deals now dropping daily for the entire month – ending with its Cyber Monday sale.
What were the best John Lewis Black Friday deals from last year?
In 2022, John Lewis’s Black Friday sale was impressive, with huge savings across big-ticket items.
In terms of beauty, there was an impressive 20 per cent discount on Charlotte Tilbury products, Bobbi Brown, Aesop, Olaplex and Clinique, as well as up to 30 per cent off fashion labels such as Ralph Lauren, Levi’s and Barbour.
Where household appliances are concerned, there was up to 40 per cent off Le Creuset and hundreds of pounds off Shark vacuum cleaners.
What deals can we expect from the John Lewis Black Friday in 2023?
If previous years are anything to go by, we can expect between 20 and 70 per cent savings across fashion, beauty, tech, homeware and toys during the main event. Whether you’re in the market for a Lego set, new fitness equipment or make-up essentials, John Lewis covers all fronts during Black Friday.
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