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Black Friday 2014: Your complete step-by-step guide

Black Friday, the biggest and most-hyped shopping holiday of the year, is approaching faster than ever. But whether you're heading out to shop Thursday, Friday, or skipping the crowds altogether and shopping online for Cyber Monday, our friends at DealNews.com are here to help you get the most out of Black Friday 2014. 

14. The best stores for Cyber Monday

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A customer leaves at a Home Depot store in Matthews, N.C., Tuesday, Nov. 18, 2014. Home Depot's third-quarter profit rose 14 percent as comparable-store sales climbed in the US, suggesting that a huge data breach announced two months ago has not shaken the faith of its customers.

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Despite Amazon and Walmart's reign during the rush and thrill of the entire Black Friday week, there are a selection of other merchants that are also worth your time, energy, and hard-earned bucks once Cyber Monday rolls around. These stores came out on top of the class for the 3-day period, from Sunday through the Tuesday after Cyber Monday. That's not to say that these stores didn't throw out some impressive deals on Black Friday itself, but most listed here held back their very best stuff until the first wave sales had passed.

Google Play

Best for: Those looking to bag a freebie after an exhaustive Black Friday period of shopping and spending.

Home Depot

Best for: Thrifty D.I.Y aficionados and handymen who don't mind a trip in-store to collect their goodies.

Ralph Lauren

Best for: Sartorially-inclined shoppers who are looking to stock up on high-quality basics likely to hit the best price of the year.

Joe's New Balance Outlet

Best for: Runners and fitness try-hards who look for motivation in a stylish, albeit inexpensive, pair of sneakers.

Boscov's

Best for: House-proud savers looking to score some cheap-as-chips kitchen items, from discounted dishes to low-cost cookware.

6pm

Best for: Big discounts on popular labels, including The North Face, Columbia, and other sportswear favorites.

Tommy Hilfiger

Best for: Preppy guys and gals looking for some designer threads at the best possible price.

Groupon

Best for: Shoppers looking to save on a myriad of treats from credit offers to restaurant reservations.

Crocs

Best for: Scoring some all-time price lows after some likely lackluster shoe deals on Black Friday.

REI-OUTLET

Best for: Keen campers looking to stock up on discounted outdoor essentials.

Read the full Dealnews blog post here.

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